Diverse by Design
Diverse by Design
Per Scholas
The Diverse by Design podcast tells the stories of visionaries who are changing the diversity landscape of tech. Join host Nia Darville as she interviews decision-makers at organizations that are striving to become diverse by design. Diverse by Design is powered by Per Scholas and ITSMF. Learn more about Diverse by Design at www.diversebydesign.org
Inclusion in Action | Shawn Harris
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.
Sep 28, 2021
16 min
A Mathematical Approach to D&I | Hank Spraggins
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.
Aug 4, 2021
25 min
Creating Opportunities for Economic Equity | Plinio Ayala
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.
Jul 1, 2021
25 min
From Frustration to Action | Damien Howard
In this episode, Per Scholas Executive Vice President of Social Ventures and co-founder of Diverse by Design, Damien Howard tells the story about how he turned frustration into action to create a platform designed to help C-suite leaders make both valuable and socially impactful business decisions.
May 17, 2021
19 min