CandidConversations and Code
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CandidConversations and Code
Sponsored by Sisters Code and Tech Town Detroit
CandidConversations is an experience inspired by the Founder's 25+ years in Diversity, Inclusion and Technology and the many conversations that were sometimes unbelievable, heart felt, and absolutely necessary to effectuate personal and institutional change. If you are interested in engaging in non-fluffy “real talk” in a safe place where you can engage in open dialogue, ask questions, contribute, and be empowered…you don’t want to miss our candid conversations.
Our inaugural conversation will begin by taking the mystery out of coding followed by “real talk” featuring three amazing women of color in STEM fields to candidly discuss their journey, how they juggle their personal and business lives, diversity and inclusion, and answer your questions.
Coding has become a “buzz “ word and many trendy initiatives are being constructed to address the diversity gap in technology. Unfortunately, the women and people of color who are supposedly being targeted are absent from the table during the conversations and decision making process. This is a classic example of diversity without inclusion….
CandidConversations is an inclusive environment for adults where the diversity of thought and people will add to the impact of our conversations. We cherish the diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of abilities, sexual orientation, political perspective, socio-economic status, etc…Everyone is welcome.
There will also be representatives from Sisters Code and Tech Town present to talk about taking your technology goals and entrepreneurship ideas to the next level.
We look forward to hearing our perspective.
Seating is limited.
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Organizer Marlin Williams, Founder -Sisters Code
Organizer of CandidConversations and Code
Marlin G. Williams has over 25-years experience as a Global Diversity and Inclusion Officer for two Fortune 500 Organizations, professional speaker, STEM Advocate, and media contributor. Marlin has also had a successful career as a Mainframe Programmer, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Human Resource Executive and Technology Entrepreneur. Marlin is currently a Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and Entrepreneur-In-Residence at Tech Town Detroit.
After college, Marlin was an aspiring Mortician unstil she learned to code in seven languages in 13-weeks. Marlin emerged as a mainframe programmer developing and maintaing code for the automotive and banking industries. During this time Marlin noticed that she was often the only woman and person of color at the technology table, thus her passion for diversity and inclusion emerged.
Marlin founded Sisters Code with a simple goal to educate, empower and entrice women ages 25-85 to explore the world of coding and technology. Essentially she wanted to "Awaken the Mature Geek." Most recently Sisters Code was featured on MSNBC highlighting their effort and successes in bridging the gender and racial gap in technology.
CandidConversations is Marlin's latest venture, with a mission to foster "real" conversations around Diversity, Inclusion, and Technology.
Marlin has been selected to serve as the keynote speaker for Microsoft's Global DigiGirlz Programs, SXSW, Techonomy, Meeting of the minds, Tech Week, and is a regular contributor on WDIV's "Live in the D."
