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Power! Everybody wants it. Everyone doesn't know how to get it, especially women of color. We are often put in positions without being given the "rules of the game." We often forget that we have agency and a level of influence that can be used to our benefit. This episode explores what agency and power is and gives listeners advice on how to use their P.O.W.E.R to their benefit in leadership situations.
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1) Grew up with a mother that was in technology. She was interested in visual arts and she found a way to combine her love for both.
2) Majored in computer science. She graduated and moved quickly through the ranks.
3) She's lived on four continents and 2011 started her own company.
4) She will not be defined by other people. She is her own person.
Carnellia Ajasin Bio
She is the CEO of Mind Katalyst, an innovation design and strategy technology firm. Carnellia is also a product executive, business advisor, investor, and author.
Carnellia and her team help ambitious organizations, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs stay relevant, understand digital trends, emerging technology, and create growth through the development of meaningful and purposeful software and hardware products and services.
She’s held senior-level positions at Oracle DBA at Ernst & Young and Capgemini, leading enterprise-wide technology implementations throughout North America and in Europe. Carnellia has been intimately involved with many emerging technologies and is passionate about supporting the global entrepreneur and startup ecosystem, align, strategize, innovate, execute and expand purposeful tech product ideas.
website: https://mindkatalyst.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/mind-katalyst/
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1) She's a woman of color in STEM.
2) You have space and agency; use them both
3) Set boundaries and stick to them.
4) Be vocal about them. Be willing to believe that there might be push back to your boundaries.
Katrina Strohl Bio
Katrina Strohl (they/she) is a Navy veteran who served as an Aviation Structural Mechanic (AM). Now, with over 10 years of Human Resources (HR) experience and a passion for psychological safety, Katrina continues to serve others. In 2018, Katrina decided to take her own life after internalizing the behavior of a toxic workplace. Since then she has become a huge advocate of mental health and works to reduce the stigma through their services and show.
Website: https://www.katrinastrohl.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-strohl/
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1. She's a 1st generation college student that didn't know she wanted to be in STEM.
2. Her scores on the ACT launched the idea that maybe STEM was an option for her. She started getting excited about the sciences.
3. She fell in love with Biology and the rest was history.
4. She has many stories to tell about being the first and only. She struggled to figure what type of scientist she wanted to be. She did undergraduate research that led her down a path.
5. She feels that she now as a Biotechnologist has earned the right to innovate.
Dr. Ti'Ara Griffen Bio
Dr. Griffen supports drug development efforts for cancer patients by advancing computational precision medicine research. As a cancer biology and bioinformatics scientist, she has dedicating my career to exploring the intersection of genetics and medicine in order to increase the life expectancy of those who are diagnosed with cancer.
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1) Susanne got into STEM later in life. Though I think that finance is a STEM profession as well. She decided that she didn't want to do that anymore.
2) She went back to school for IT. She was doing volunteer work to get her into the field and build a network.
3) She acknowledges that being the first and only is hard work. She had a hard conversation with herself about whether she wanted to stay in.
4) She believes that being in STEM is a choice but also believes that when you say yes to something, there has to be a No someplace else.
5) We need other people to be successful in STEM.
6) Her book is an amazing book that talks with and to women of color in Tech. It is a great read. Get your copy today.
Susanne Tedrick Bio:
Susanne Tedrick currently works as a cloud infrastructure specialist and is the author of the critically-acclaimed book, “Women of Color in Tech” for John Wiley & Sons. Fiercely committed to increasing the participation of women and people of color in STEM professional opportunities, Susanne performs community service work for several non-profits, including serving as Vice Chair of the Advancing Tech Talent and Diversity Executive Council for CompTIA and as a coalition member for the Command Shift initiative for NPower. Susanne is the winner of CompTIA’s 2020 Diversity Technology Leader Spotlight Award, for her advocacy for increased diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry.
Website: www.susannetedrick.com
Book website: https://webelongintech.com/
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I love a good book. Reading is one of my favorite things to do. Fun Fact about me: I always have a book on me at all times. The airport, the grocery store, the doctor's office. I am never without a book.
The truth is that reading these books have been therapy for me. There are books on this list that I've read multiple times and the pages are marked and tabbed. They were just that impactful for me. I hope they are for you also.
These books are all written by women and the majority of them speak to women and women of color. I hope you enjoy them.
Professional Troublemaker by Luvvie Ajayi Jones (https://amz.run/4ysm)
Career Rehab by Kanika Tolver (https://amz.run/4ysl)
Letters to My Sisters in Engineering by Brittany Wilkins (https://amz.run/4ysk)
You're More Than a Diversity Hire Women in STEM by Angelique Adams, PhD. (https://amz.run/4ysj)
Maybe Its You by Lauren Handel Zander (https://amz.run/4ysi)
The Memo by Minda Harts (https://amz.run/4ysh)
Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper (https://amz.run/4ysg)
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1) Erica's love of computers started early when her mom brought home a computer. She says that the computer was her babysitter.
2) Her whole world changed when they were able to get the internet. Her knowledge of the computer and its capabilities really grew.
3) She got used to being the only Black girl in the buildings when she went to college at the University of Alaska.
4) She really loves Tech. Her love for tech is greater than her disdain for things (discrimination, harassment, etc.) that happened to her in tech.
5) She is about making the needed changes so that the industry she loves can be more inclusive and more diverse for the betterment of us all.
Erica Joy Baker Bio:
Erica Joy Baker is an engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chief Technology Officer for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, and known for her outspoken support of diversity and inclusion. Erica's career in tech began fourteen years ago doing domain administration for the University of Alaska Statewide System, before becoming a Googler in 2006. She has worked at companies including GitHub, Google, Slack, Patreon, and Microsoft. Erica is on the Advisory Boards for Atipica and Hack the Hood, and is a Tech Mentor for Black Girls Code.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericajoy
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This episode is Dr. Toshia and the mike talking about her experience working through workplace trauma and the toll that it took on her. She gets candid and real about her experiences and her thoughts on how she made to the other side of it.
This is a great listen with good solid advice about how to be the best you.
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1) Julia has been coaching in this area since before it was a thing. She is very passionate about it.
2) Coached her friend to a 6 figure job and thus a career was born.
3) She has some really good advice for Black women on the market.
a) The cover letter is still a thing
b) Spend time on your resume
c) Get your LinkedIn profile together
d) Practice for the interview
e) Do a skills match.
Julia Rock Bio:
By day Julia provides project advisory expertise for Finance & Accounting projects, identifying opportunities to harmonize financial data sources and streamline analysis to facilitate faster, more efficient decision making and drive profitability.
From 5-9, she's a career strategist and leadership coach, helping ambitious corporate professionals across the globe define their career goals and develop clear action plans to achieve success.
You don’t have to work below your potential. You don’t have to continue your career in a toxic workplace with no growth opportunities. You can find a career that is worthwhile, fulfilling, and lucrative. And she's got the tools to help you do just that.
Her signature coaching methods will help you take the guesswork out of your job search and career advancement journey so that you can not only discover your dream career, but take the actionable steps to make it your reality.
To date, she's have been featured in:
✔️ Business Insider
✔️ Fortune
✔️ Entrepreneur
✔️ Monster
✔️ xoNecole
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website: https://rockcareer.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-rock
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1. She grew up in STEM. Her parents are both biologists. She worked in her mother's biology lab when she was very young.
2. She was surrounded by a community of support for STEM.
3. She found that within biology there were things that she didn't feel comfortable with.
3. Sci-Fi Art is one of her passions.
Dr. Semarhy Quinones Bio
She is a bacterial geneticist from Puerto Rico. She earned her bachelor's degree in Microbiology from the University of Puerto Rico, Humacao, where she participated in PR-LSAMP and MARC-U*STAR undergraduate research programs. She completed her PhD degree in Microbiology from the University of California, Davis, where she studied the origin of mutations under stressful conditions with John R. Roth, Ph.D. as her doctoral advisor. Currently, She is a full-time Biological Sciences lecturer at Sacramento State. She also works with the CSU-LSAMP Statewide Alliance, the CSU-LSAMP at Sacramento State, and the RISE Programs preparing the next generation of scientists.
She also works as an independent artist creating artwork to increase the visibility of women of color, who have historically been underrepresented in STEM.
website: https://www.semarhyquinones.com/
artwork: https://www.redbubble.com/people/semarhy/shop
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/semarhyquinones
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1. Aicha's STEM story started very young. She's always been a tinkerer. She has loved math and science for longer than she can remember. She was one of three girls to go to school in Morocco.
2. She believes that kids don't have limiting beliefs. We instill them later. Kids are free thinkers and we should embrace that knowledge for as long as possible.
3. She also believes that productivity includes time for play and leads to being creative.
4. She is six sigma certified.
5. Believes in the mission of Rocket Club for all kids.
Aicha Sharif Bio:
Aicha Sharif is the Dean of Rocket Club, the award-winning, global entrepreneurship, coding, and robotics academy for kids aged 7 to 14. Aicha’s passion for her works started as a child when she worked on her family’s farm in Morocco. She was the first female in her family to go to high school and eventually paid her way through college in England. She is Six Sigma and Hashin Kanri Certified and holds an MBA in Project Management and an MA in International Business from the London Business School. Aicha climbed the ranks quickly to become an executive at companies like Inhabitr and 3M. Aicha is very passionate about education, especially for girls and under-privileged children, she runs the SuperGirls Forum within Rocket Club and is an active volunteer with the Arman Roy Foundation. She enjoys building relationships and teams through inclusive and supportive cultural practices. When she’s not working, Aicha enjoys spending time with her two daughters (who are members of Rocket Club!), cooking, reading, and playing tennis.
website: www.rocketclub.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aicha-sharif
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1) Paula is from a family of engineers!! She learned a lot watching her brother's journey to engineering and knew fairly early on that she wanted to be an engineer.
2) She learned early on that asking questions and being curious are tools that she used to help advance opportunities for herself and her career.
3) She enjoyed her time at Penn State.
4) Loves the works she has had the opportunity to do in the Pharmaceutical industry. But wasn't afraid to change paths.
5) Is a BIG STEM advocate for women internationally.
Paula Garcia Todd Bio
She became a chemical engineer because she comes from a family of engineers. Her father, grandfather, brothers and uncles are all engineers… She was incredibly lucky to have this exposure from such an early age, constantly surrounded by examples of how engineers improved her life, so it felt obvious to pursue this path herself. She wants all kids to experience this – to be surrounded by the confidence and optimism that they have the power to fix anything in this world.
She loves helping people. She was first drawn to medicine, but since she fainted at the sight of blood, becoming a doctor was not in the cards for her. This is what drew her into pharmaceuticals, where she has worked for 17 years. Her career allows her to witness the magic that happens when difficult problems are met by innovative solutions through STEM.
She is passionate about introducing STEM to children. She has volunteered on boards and organizations focused on increasing the number of female and under-represented students in STEM fields, especially engineering, for the past decade. She has developed new K-12 programs aiming to improve understanding of the real world applicability of STEM while changing the face of what an engineer looks like. She has been active in diversity, equity, and inclusion advocacy within the industry, working through women’s and Latinx employee resources groups at each of her companies to create awareness and improve company cultures. In 2019, she was named an AAAS IF/THEN® Ambassador by the American Association for the Advancement of Science for her devoted work in STEM outreach and will be featured in a life-sized statue exhibit of outstanding women in STEM fields (debuting in Dallas, TX in 2021). In 2020, she was named both Woman of the Year in Engineering by Women in Technology and a Community Trailblazer by STEMConnector’s Million Women Mentors.
Hard to believe that this Brazilian girl, born from Chilean parents, has adjusted so well and found her own definition of success. She went on to receive my B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State. Engineering has proven to be a solid foundation that has opened many opportunities through her career progression.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-garcia-todd-8b88716
Website: https://www.paulagarciatodd.com/
Website: https://www.fabfems.org/users/paula-garcia-todd
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1) Shemika didn't even consider college. She thought it was out of reach even though she went to a gifted and talented high school.
2) She deferred and became a braider. She did that and worked throughout her college career. It took her 4 years to find a job in her field. Stay persistent.
3) She wants you to know that it is okay to step outside of your comfort zone and do something different. Stretch yourself. You will thank yourself later.
Shemika White Bio
Shemika Antonette is an ASQ and Six Sigma certified Quality engineer, specializing in process improvement and quality system maintenance with years of experience in the medical device industry. Originally from Brooklyn, NY she moved to Connecticut to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Hartford. She is receiving her Master of Science in Engineering Management from Western New England University and is continuing to pursuit an MBA.
As CEO of Notes of Beauty, Shemika pairs her passion for natural hair and skincare with her knowledge of chemistry and her love of music. As she advances in her career, she continues to mentor aspiring black engineers through her platform, now coined as Engineering My Natural. Her goal is to impact her community by inspiring those who seek a career in STEM and helping them navigate their career paths.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shemika-white
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1) She's smart and beautiful. She says that Chemistry chose her and not the other way around.
2) She believes that being in STEM is important that she was inspired by having a chance encounter with a scientist. That meeting changed her life.
3) That scientist awarded her a scholarship that allowed her to attend her dream college, LSU where she received her degree.
4) She believes that having friends, mentors, sponsors, and a good support system are all needed especially in STEM Careers.
5) She understands that all of us are multifaceted people with more than one singular gift. That we can be STEM professionals AND a dancer, or debutante, or pageant queen. All are possible.
6) She believes that she is changing the face of pageantry and the face of STEM.
Dr. Treva Brown Bio
Treva Brown was born and raised in North Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her diploma from Baton Rouge Magnet High School. She dreamed of attending Louisiana State University and her physics teacher provided her with advice and information. Treva recalls, “Ms Cao told me about STEM programs at LSU and I began considering them and came across the LA-STEM [Louisiana Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics] Scholars Program, for which I applied, and met Dr Isiah Warner. It was through listening to his story, and some research through the LSU Chemistry website, that I decided to choose Chemistry as my major and have loved it ever since.”
Treva became a LSU tiger in the Department of Chemistry at LSU and took charge of her undergraduate experience. Her journey as an undergraduate was a very fruitful experience. She began research in Professor Jayne Garno’s group. She gained intensive experience in atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning probe lithography to study organic thin films of n-alkanethiols. She analyzed and performed surface chemistry studies of organosilanes via particle lithography and chemical vapor deposition. Treva presented her research and won presentation awards at many conferences across the nation including ACS, SERMACS, NOBCChE, and Triple EX. As a senior, Treva served as a TA for General Chemistry Laboratory, which was good experience in preparation for graduate school. Eager to share her passion for STEM, Treva became a counselor in a summer program hosted by the Office of Strategic Initiatives. She served as a role model for the incoming LSU freshmen, entering the LA-STEM Research Scholars Program, helping them to transition into college life. She emphasized the principles of leadership, scholarship, and success by expressing the importance of excellence in mentoring, education, research, and outreach. As she reminisced about her time in the Department, Treva says, “I appreciated the outpouring of encouragement and support from programs such as LA-STEM Research Scholars, LS-LAMP (Louis Stokes Louisiana Alliance for Minority Participation), IMSD (Initiative for Maximizing Student Development), and HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) Professors Program. Without the continued encouragement and support from the professors and staff that worked with these programs, I probably would not be where I am today in the scientific world.”
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1) She was the "GeekSquad" before there was a Geek Squad.
2) She believes that connection is vitally important especially when we are talking about STEM and how it works in the "real" world.
3) Be the beta tester means be a part of the early adoption of technology. Keep your ears open and find the next best thing going. Be a part of the group that's willing to test it out. Its how we grow.
4) She LOVES Clubhouse. She sees it as a way to delete the geographical barriers to knowledge and growth.
Neferteri Strickland Bio:
Neferteri Strickland is a cybersecurity technologist and podcast host who serves her community by supporting education initiatives in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, (STEM) education and post PreK-12 career readiness. Neferteri has a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications from Savannah State University, Master of Professional Studies in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity from The Pennsylvania State University, and industry certifications as a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Project Management Professional (PMP), and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teachersand
website: https://www.teachersand.com/
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1) The thing I love most about Neirda is that you can tell right off the bat that she enjoys what she does. She has a passion for it. Our kids are in great hands here.
2) The STEM vs. STEAM conversations was one of the best that I've had on this subject. I'm still a STEM girl however I can and do appreciate her argument and you will also.
3) STEM should be fun!!
Neirda Lafontant Bio
Haitian-American Neirda Lafontant, 41, uses her background as a civil engineer to pave the way for future innovators in S.T.E.A.M., (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) careers. A dynamic speaker and motivator, Lafontant created the nonprofit FUNducation in 2019 to give kids, especially under-represented kids, an opportunity to build robots, learn about forensics, explore coding, and more. “Many kids don’t know about these careers and could never imagine themselves in a S.T.E.A.M. profession,” she says. “But, especially as a Black woman, I like to tell them, ‘If you can see it, you can be it.’
website: www.funducation.org
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1) Dr. Adams is an Army brat who moved around a lot in her youth.
2) She has had mentoring of life AND engineering and credits both of those things with her success.
3) She wrote her book because of the experiences that she has had being a chemical engineer and a Black woman.
Dr. Angelique Adams Bio:
I am an engineer with over 25 years of experience in manufacturing, operations, strategy, and innovation most recently serving as the Chief Innovation Officer at Aperam, a multi-billion/yr global manufacturer of stainless steel and specialty alloys. I have a Ph.D. from Penn State and an MBA from MIT. You can learn more about my career here.
I went from being laughed at when I told professors I wanted to pursue a Ph.D., to leading hundreds of scientists around the world. I’ve lectured at universities and consulted for leaders in industry, academia, and the nonprofit sector.
For more than a decade, I’ve been sought out as a career mentor and coach, especially for women and people of color. And for the same amount of time, I have been frustrated by the lack of role models, resources, and advice for the people I help. So, I decided to create something myself.
The You’re More Than a Diversity Hire book series fills the gap left by HR, well-intentioned mentors, and general career books. I provide the best actionable advice from successful diverse insiders.
I’ve started the series with women in STEM. Leveraging my own 25 years of experience and insights from over 80 women across a broad range of industries, working on four continents, I address pressing topics like how to command respect at work, how to develop a career roadmap, and how to handle haters who judge you for pursuing a career you love.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angeliqueadams/
Website: https://drangeliqueadams.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Angelique-Adams/e/B08TW185V4%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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1) Tiffani Teachy is the truth. She is true to her mission and making sure that girls and underrepresented groups get access to and are exposed to STEM. She means it!!
2) She is an author twice over. You can learn about both her books from her website.
3) Parents do the work to find opportunities to expose kids to STEM.
4) If you have an idea for a book. Write it. Look for help from free-lancers but write it and get it out there.
5) In her second book, she talks about how she made her way through imposter syndrome and you can also/
Tiffani Teachy Bio
Tiffani Teachey is a Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) advocate, professional speaker, and international bestselling author of the children's book What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z, available in Spanish, French, and Swahili, coloring & activity book, teacher's guide, and women's empowerment books Saving Lives While Fighting for Mine: Stories Empowering Women to Win and Pretty, Paid, and Powerful: 40 Days to Empowering the Woman Within. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Masters of Science degree in Engineering Management, both from The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
As an engineer with more than sixteen years of experience, Tiffani has a passion for inspiring the next generation to engage in STEM careers. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Tiffani was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, enjoys traveling and being a youth mentor.
website: https://tiffaniteachey.com/
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1) Rasheeda is determined to live her life OUT LOUD!!!
2) She is not your stereotypical computer programmer and she plans to never be that person. She has a level of what she calls "go get it-ness" which means she's always striving for something. She's always learning.
3) She believes that you must be strategic in your career plan.
4) Sometimes you really do have to leave to get what you want.
5) Remember that you work but you also have to live. Don't let work be the only thing in your life. Have some outlets that bring you joy.
6) You must be a speaker box for yourself.
Rasheeda Williams Bio:
Rasheeda is a successful professional with over 25 years in the I/T STEM field. She has 3 sons and enjoys motivating and inspiring young BIPOC boys and girls. Her desire is to be a face and voice for the STEM field with the hope of changing the narrative as to what techies look like as well as to create awareness around the roles of the numbers in the field. She is passionate about being a change agent and making a difference in the lives of youth and young adults. She is currently writing a book to chronicle her experiences as a black female in tech with chapters focusing on knowing your worth, navigating Corporate America, Negotiating salary, and more.
website: www.randomlyrasheeda.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasheedawilliams
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In this follow-up episode, Dr. Quigley and I discuss social justice as it relates to STEM, Data Science, and AI. How important it is that students are STEM literate but also are literature through conversation, knowing good data (information) from bad data (information). She believes that one key to being STEM literate is developing one skill that you use in your daily life. We all have skills but we haven't classified them as a STEM skill.
We also talked about the idea that WaKanda could really exist if we were serious about it!! Think about the possibilities of that idea.
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1) Dr. Quigley was homeschooled for a bit of time. Her homeschool experience was positive.
2) She fell in love with science pretty quickly. Chemistry was her favorite. She went to Spelman College for Chemistry but soon found that Physics made more sense to her.
3) She knows and believes that the "hidden" curriculum and the mastering of it is the thing that contributes to the well being of students while in college and in high school.
4) The steps to STEM are really taught in high school or college. They should be.
5)She talks about the engineering process, engineering mindset and how it can be applied across disciplines.
6) She has been able to apply her science and engineering background to data science and AI and sees the value that all things STEM can bring to social justice movements all over the world.
Dr. Lauren Quigley Bio:
Dr. Quigley is a research-driven STEM education specialist with 10+ years of progressive experience leading STEM Education programs in higher education, nonprofit, government, and industry settings. Proven leader with the ability to combine vision, research, policy, and practice in order to design, launch and reorient STEM education initiatives.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-t-b6844126
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1) Tinisha grew up in a single-parent household where college wasn't the first thought. She decided that she wanted to go and found a way to do that. Computer Science was her ticket.
2) She was used to being the "first and only" in her classes as is the story of many young, minority students in advanced and STEM courses.
3) She believes that having or feeling a sense of belonging is key towards retaining and keeping minority talent in the STEM pipeline.
4) She and her partners at Primary Talent Partners are working the entire STEM pipeline to ensure that minority students have the access, abilities, opportunities, and support for STEM.
5) She really believes in paying it forward.
Tinisha Bookhart Bio:
Tinisha Bookhart is a Partner of Primary Talent Partners with 20+ years as a leader in Information Technology. Experienced leading dedicated and matrixed cross-functional teams onshore, nearshore, and offshore; data migration, integration, and warehousing technology solutions.
website: https://www.primarytalentpartners.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinishabookhart
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Episode Summary
1) The art of storytelling is important to master especially in terms of interviewing. We need to know how to tell our own story with our own skills.
2) LinkedIn is a search engine. You have got to use your keywords. Use every bit of space that LinkedIn gives to tell your story. Even if you don't update your resume (and you should) please update your LinkedIn profile.
3) Interview! Interview! Never take yourself off the market. Take the call. Have the interview.
4) She calls herself the Bully Coach because she makes sure that your skills, gifts, and talents are all documented and accounted for and she helps you through the process. She's someone you want in your corner.
Adriane Simpson Bio:
Adriane Simpson is the CEO and Founder of The LinkedIn Pros, a LinkedIn consulting and 6-figure coaching agency for small businesses and career professionals. Her strategic process has helped hundreds of professionals navigate the online barriers that prevent job seekers from moving forward in their careers and small businesses from gaining new leads and clients. With extensive experience in coaching clients to attain their personal and professional revenue goals, Adriane is eager to teach best practices on how to land your next best opportunity with an optimized LinkedIn Profile and clear strategic direction. Coaching and empowering clients to success is her superpower.
Website: https://thelinkedinpros.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianesimpson1913
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Episode Main Points
1) She has always been into computer programming and Information Systems.
2) She went to Law School because she got a bad grade in a Business Law class and thought "I'm not going to let this beat me."
3) Her definition of what a cybercrime is is on point. Gotta listen in to get it.
4) She calls herself a cyber defender. She wants to stop cyber crimes from happening and know how devastating they can be. She really wants us all to be safe online.
5) She has worked hard in her career and believes that integrity can carry you a long way. Mentorship is important.
6) Don't get attached to titles. Your journey should coincide with who you are. You shouldn't have to turn yourself into a pretzel for a title.
Mary Chaney Bio:
Mary N. Chaney, Esq., CISSP, CIPP/US, has over 25 years of progressive experience within the fields of Law, Information Security, Privacy and Risk Management. She graduated from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio with her B.S.B.A in Information Systems and received her J.D. degree from Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
Ms. Chaney spent several years practicing law in Washington, DC focusing primarily on anti-trust and intellectual property rights infringement cases. She then transitioned to serve her country by becoming a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where she investigated cybercrime and served as their Information Systems Security Officer.
Ms. Chaney obtained her Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification in 2008 and her Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) certification in 2019. In her corporate career, she has held senior level information security roles with Comcast, Johnson & Johnson and GE Capital.
Voluntarily, Ms. Chaney is the Chairman and CEO of Minorities in Cybersecurity, Inc. which focuses on leadership and career development for minorities and women. Ms. Chaney also holds advisory board roles for the Cyber Law Consortium, Post University and ChickTECH. In each of her volunteer endeavors Ms. Chaney strives to improve the cyber security and privacy community by ensuring both students and professionals have the resources they need to excel in their careers.
Professionally, Ms. Chaney owns her own cyber security law practice, The Law Offices of Mary N. Chaney, P.L.L.C., The Cyber Security Law Firm of Texas, where she specializes in helping, the Board of Directors, CIO, CISO and General Counsel of any company, understand each other and to legally protect the enterprise from cyber security and privacy risk.
Website: https://www.mincybsec.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marynchaney
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