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Walking the Walk
Elizabeth Caley • Chief Operating Officer • Meta
Supporting Diversity in Technology
What Do We Know
● The Technology Industry lacks diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities
● Lack of diversity in technical roles across industries, business, government, academia
What Do We Know
● Diversity drives better business outcomes
● Diversity at the board & executive levels leads to more successful IPOs
● Diversity amongst founders leads to increased business longevity and stability
Diversity Unpacked
● Diversity means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences.
● Diversity emcompasses acceptance & respect.
“Diversity” In Action
My Story
Breaking Down the Problem
● Highly complex & emotional
○ What can I control?
○ What can I influence?
○ Everything else
STEM at Early Age
Source: http://stempathsforkids.com
Source: Ann Friedman, Angie Wang, https://medium.com/matter/this-is-the-last-thing-youll-ever-need-to-read-about-sexism-in-tech-56b9a3a77af0#.yqmubn7w7
Source: Ann Friedman, Angie Wang, https://medium.com/matter/this-is-the-last-thing-youll-ever-need-to-read-about-sexism-in-tech-56b9a3a77af0#.yqmubn7w7
Source: Ann Friedman, Angie Wang, https://medium.com/matter/this-is-the-last-thing-youll-ever-need-to-read-about-sexism-in-tech-56b9a3a77af0#.yqmubn7w7
Source: Ann Friedman, Angie Wang, https://medium.com/matter/this-is-the-last-thing-youll-ever-need-to-read-about-sexism-in-tech-56b9a3a77af0#.yqmubn7w7
Breaking Down The Problem
● Not attracting candidates○ What language are you using, e.g. “Hacker”
● Not hiring candidates○ Bias in the interview process, “not like me”
● Not promoting○ Recognizing different styles of contribution & management
● Not retaining○ Pay equity, flexibility, benefits, bro-culture, role models &
mentors in the company
If you do not intentially include,
you will unintentionally exclude.
Two Personal Game-Changers
Role Models
Fearlessness vs. Perfection
Source: Lauren Tamaki, New York Times, http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/21/opinion/sunday/why-do-we-teach-girls-that-its-cute-to-be-scared.html
Thank you.
#DiversityMatters#DiversityinTech
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