In this episode, Omoanatse Agbugui, Per Scholas Senior Director of Diverse by Design, shares her experience in moving from a career in nursing to one as a diversity champion to form a more diverse workforce. You’ll hear her speak about how diversity matters in her personal life to how she knew she always wanted to advocate for others to thrive in a workplace, knowing they belong. 

Nikki Lanier, CEO of Harper Slade, a racial equity advisory firm focused on helping organizations and communities advance equity for some and equality for all. She is an experienced leader with over 25 years of career achievements that span Banking, Labor and Employment Law, Collective Bargaining, Human Resources, and State Government.

In this episode, Nikki Lanier shares her experience helping organizations and communities advance equity for all through speaking engagements and using her platform to lead and form a more diverse workforce. 

In today’s episode, Google’s Sr. Director, Diversity Strategy, Narrative, and Partnerships and Diverse by Design Advisory Board member Maria Medrano discusses the power of harnessing cultural competence and storytelling in management. Tune in to learn about how leaning in with curiosity can create transformational leaders.

Michelle McKenna, CIO of the National Football League, discusses her experience navigating a male-dominated industry and her role in the NFL’s diversity and inclusion journey.

This episode features TEKsystems Executive Director of Inclusion and Diversity, Franklin Reed. During our conversation, Franklin walks through the mechanics of operationalizing diversity and inclusion within an organization. 

This episode features Shawn Harris, Success Engineer at Cypress.io, recent cancer survivor, Black woman, and proud member of the LGBTQ+ family. Listen as she shares her experience with inclusion and belonging in tech.

This episode features Dropbox’s Sr. Director of Technology Strategy, Data Engineering and Operations Hank Spraggins. Listen as he shares his story and discusses why diversity in tech is essential for the survival of the American tech workforce.

In this episode Per Scholas’ President and CEO Plinio Ayala shares the story of Per Scholas, a national organization that advances economic equity through rigorous training for tech careers, connecting diverse and skilled graduates to leading businesses across the nation.