
Actions Panel
Diversity in Tech: Portland Based Solutions
When and where
Date and time
Thursday, December 7, 2017 · 5:30 - 8:30pm PST
Location
eBay 1400 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97201
Description
In alignment with the TechTown PDX Diversity Pledge, we too believe it is necessary to do more to support and shape a more diverse tech sector. As tech professionals, we think collective action and accountability are required to address the underrepresentation of women, LGBTQ+, and people of color in our industry.
Sponsored by Thinkful, the #1 coding boot camp in America by Course Report, join panelists from Chick Tech, Free Geek, Out in Tech, Lesbians Who Tech, and more for a discussion on how some organizations are continuously working to empower diversity and digital inclusion in our community.
Panelists:
Justin Hulog - Out in Tech, Portland Chapter Founder
Sara Rasmussen - Free Geek, Digital Inclusion Manager
Janel Hull - ChickTech, Community Manager
Patricia "Posey" Posey - Women Who Code, Community Engagement Manager
Heather Knight - Lesbians Who Tech, Portland Chapter Representative
Kellie O'Donnell - Salesforce, Principal Escalation Manager
Jeremy Roberts - Janrain, Sales Development
Gabrielle Blackwell - Cloudability, Business Development Manager
Moderator:
Emma Holland - Thinkful, Community Manager
Venue Sponsor:
Gail Frederick - eBay, VP Developer Ecosystem
About Thinkful:
Thinkful is a career accelerator that supports graduates seeking high-growth careers in technology. We focus on the flexibility and accessibility offered online with the support and networking opportunities offered in-person. Thinkful grads are job-ready after working alongside professional engineers through 1-on-1 mentorship, in-depth curriculum and a learning model that emphasizes real-world application over theory. Ranked #1 best overall Bootcamp in America by Course Report, 91% of our graduates finding a job within six months. Find out more about Thinkful Portland on our website.
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About the organizer
Coming soon! Thinkful Portland is a career accelerator equipping people with the education and network to launch new careers and take their place in the world's next workforce. You'll be able to join us for free workshops, info sessions, tech talks, and happy hours focused on building relevant technical skills and growing professional networks. To join the Thinkful network visit Thinkful.com