I’m thrilled to join Tech Intersections 2025 as a speaker! This year’s theme, “Unbreakable Tech Leaders,” is a testament to our resilience and power as women of color in tech.
🎟 Tickets: techintersections.org
#WOCinTech #WomenInTech #TechIntersections #Oakland
🎟 Tickets: techintersections.org
#WOCinTech #WomenInTech #TechIntersections #Oakland
December 20, 2024 at 5:25 PM
I’m thrilled to join Tech Intersections 2025 as a speaker! This year’s theme, “Unbreakable Tech Leaders,” is a testament to our resilience and power as women of color in tech.
🎟 Tickets: techintersections.org
#WOCinTech #WomenInTech #TechIntersections #Oakland
🎟 Tickets: techintersections.org
#WOCinTech #WomenInTech #TechIntersections #Oakland
“Who here has been part of a toxic work environment?” Every. Single. Hand. went up 🤚🏼🤚🏽🤚🏾🤚🏿😱
Something is seriously broken in tech 🤔 In this thread, I’ll tweet out advice from this workshop @lakeisha_poole @StacyMG9 #TechIntersections
Something is seriously broken in tech 🤔 In this thread, I’ll tweet out advice from this workshop @lakeisha_poole @StacyMG9 #TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
“Who here has been part of a toxic work environment?” Every. Single. Hand. went up 🤚🏼🤚🏽🤚🏾🤚🏿😱
Something is seriously broken in tech 🤔 In this thread, I’ll tweet out advice from this workshop @lakeisha_poole @StacyMG9 #TechIntersections
Something is seriously broken in tech 🤔 In this thread, I’ll tweet out advice from this workshop @lakeisha_poole @StacyMG9 #TechIntersections
“Projects fail because of the people, not technology.” @Maira_Benjamin
What would our industry look like if we really took this to heart?
#TechIntersections
What would our industry look like if we really took this to heart?
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
“Projects fail because of the people, not technology.” @Maira_Benjamin
What would our industry look like if we really took this to heart?
#TechIntersections
What would our industry look like if we really took this to heart?
#TechIntersections
I met @VicBRob at last year’s #TechIntersections – so proud to see her leading a session this year, teaching improv + confidence to Women of Color in tech ☺️🧡🙌 #WOCinTech @tech_intersect
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
I met @VicBRob at last year’s #TechIntersections – so proud to see her leading a session this year, teaching improv + confidence to Women of Color in tech ☺️🧡🙌 #WOCinTech @tech_intersect
#TechIntersections is easily one of my fave conferences:
1️⃣ Designed with so much intention + focus on quality & community
2️⃣ The conversations @ the edges of the mainstream are much more interesting, whether it’s tech, career tips, or advice for entrepreneurs 🌟 #WOCInTech
1️⃣ Designed with so much intention + focus on quality & community
2️⃣ The conversations @ the edges of the mainstream are much more interesting, whether it’s tech, career tips, or advice for entrepreneurs 🌟 #WOCInTech
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
#TechIntersections is easily one of my fave conferences:
1️⃣ Designed with so much intention + focus on quality & community
2️⃣ The conversations @ the edges of the mainstream are much more interesting, whether it’s tech, career tips, or advice for entrepreneurs 🌟 #WOCInTech
1️⃣ Designed with so much intention + focus on quality & community
2️⃣ The conversations @ the edges of the mainstream are much more interesting, whether it’s tech, career tips, or advice for entrepreneurs 🌟 #WOCInTech
Candidates are SO HUNGRY for feedback after interviews, and they’re esp valuable to underrepresented folks trying to break into tech.
Yet companies are *terrified* of getting sued and don’t share if.
How might we solve this problem? 🤔 #WOCInTech #TechIntersections
Yet companies are *terrified* of getting sued and don’t share if.
How might we solve this problem? 🤔 #WOCInTech #TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
Candidates are SO HUNGRY for feedback after interviews, and they’re esp valuable to underrepresented folks trying to break into tech.
Yet companies are *terrified* of getting sued and don’t share if.
How might we solve this problem? 🤔 #WOCInTech #TechIntersections
Yet companies are *terrified* of getting sued and don’t share if.
How might we solve this problem? 🤔 #WOCInTech #TechIntersections
For how impactful blockchain is going to be, the community is still small & developers are scarce.
@daisysuniverse_ is *hustling* to bring in marginalized communities and a social impact lens into the ecosystem. So freakin cool! 🤩👩🏾💻🙌
#TechIntersections #WOCinTech
@daisysuniverse_ is *hustling* to bring in marginalized communities and a social impact lens into the ecosystem. So freakin cool! 🤩👩🏾💻🙌
#TechIntersections #WOCinTech
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
For how impactful blockchain is going to be, the community is still small & developers are scarce.
@daisysuniverse_ is *hustling* to bring in marginalized communities and a social impact lens into the ecosystem. So freakin cool! 🤩👩🏾💻🙌
#TechIntersections #WOCinTech
@daisysuniverse_ is *hustling* to bring in marginalized communities and a social impact lens into the ecosystem. So freakin cool! 🤩👩🏾💻🙌
#TechIntersections #WOCinTech
RADICAL IDEA 💡 For your next technical whiteboarding interview, ask – v. nicely – whether whiteboarding is regular part of the job (usually no) & ask if you can do it in a way that suits you better (e.g. laptop 👩🏾💻👩🏻💻)
@cindyalvarez #TechIntersections #WOCinTech #StartupJobTips
@cindyalvarez #TechIntersections #WOCinTech #StartupJobTips
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
RADICAL IDEA 💡 For your next technical whiteboarding interview, ask – v. nicely – whether whiteboarding is regular part of the job (usually no) & ask if you can do it in a way that suits you better (e.g. laptop 👩🏾💻👩🏻💻)
@cindyalvarez #TechIntersections #WOCinTech #StartupJobTips
@cindyalvarez #TechIntersections #WOCinTech #StartupJobTips
“Job postings get taken off the website all the time... even when you’re in the middle of interviews!” 😩
👉 Job seeker tip: get organized & save PDFs of *every job you submit an application for” 📄
#TechIntersections #StartupJobTips #WOCinTech
👉 Job seeker tip: get organized & save PDFs of *every job you submit an application for” 📄
#TechIntersections #StartupJobTips #WOCinTech
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
“Job postings get taken off the website all the time... even when you’re in the middle of interviews!” 😩
👉 Job seeker tip: get organized & save PDFs of *every job you submit an application for” 📄
#TechIntersections #StartupJobTips #WOCinTech
👉 Job seeker tip: get organized & save PDFs of *every job you submit an application for” 📄
#TechIntersections #StartupJobTips #WOCinTech
“Hiring Managers don’t know how to write job descriptions. Often they have little bearing on the *actual job.* So don’t read a JD and immediately think you aren’t qualified.”
1st tip from @cindyalvarez in the Career Skills Panel at #TechIntersections! #WOCinTech
1st tip from @cindyalvarez in the Career Skills Panel at #TechIntersections! #WOCinTech
November 16, 2024 at 6:07 AM
“Hiring Managers don’t know how to write job descriptions. Often they have little bearing on the *actual job.* So don’t read a JD and immediately think you aren’t qualified.”
1st tip from @cindyalvarez in the Career Skills Panel at #TechIntersections! #WOCinTech
1st tip from @cindyalvarez in the Career Skills Panel at #TechIntersections! #WOCinTech
They may be of your color but they may not be of your kind.
They may be of your kind but they may not be your color.
Build up allies of all kinds.
@LeahBMH #TechIntersections #Intersectionality #Allyship
They may be of your kind but they may not be your color.
Build up allies of all kinds.
@LeahBMH #TechIntersections #Intersectionality #Allyship
November 16, 2024 at 5:53 AM
They may be of your color but they may not be of your kind.
They may be of your kind but they may not be your color.
Build up allies of all kinds.
@LeahBMH #TechIntersections #Intersectionality #Allyship
They may be of your kind but they may not be your color.
Build up allies of all kinds.
@LeahBMH #TechIntersections #Intersectionality #Allyship
The right job can help you discover hidden parts of yourself.
“As a Technical Trainer, I got to translate technical information and share it with others — for me it was a gift. It was life-changing.”
@LeahBMH’s Inspirational + hilarious closing at #TechIntersections 😍
“As a Technical Trainer, I got to translate technical information and share it with others — for me it was a gift. It was life-changing.”
@LeahBMH’s Inspirational + hilarious closing at #TechIntersections 😍
November 16, 2024 at 5:53 AM
The right job can help you discover hidden parts of yourself.
“As a Technical Trainer, I got to translate technical information and share it with others — for me it was a gift. It was life-changing.”
@LeahBMH’s Inspirational + hilarious closing at #TechIntersections 😍
“As a Technical Trainer, I got to translate technical information and share it with others — for me it was a gift. It was life-changing.”
@LeahBMH’s Inspirational + hilarious closing at #TechIntersections 😍
“There are people who can bring their full selves to work. I’m not one of them.” @BiancaCreating
The level of mental gymnastics URMs have to go through all day - worrying about being deferential, humorous enough - it can be so taxing.
#TechIntersections
The level of mental gymnastics URMs have to go through all day - worrying about being deferential, humorous enough - it can be so taxing.
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:53 AM
“There are people who can bring their full selves to work. I’m not one of them.” @BiancaCreating
The level of mental gymnastics URMs have to go through all day - worrying about being deferential, humorous enough - it can be so taxing.
#TechIntersections
The level of mental gymnastics URMs have to go through all day - worrying about being deferential, humorous enough - it can be so taxing.
#TechIntersections
You dont really get to declare yourself an ally, *other people* refer to you as an ally based on your actions.
Ask the Q: “Are you ready to be uncomfortable? Take risks and losses to do the right thing?” @BiancaCreating
#TechIntersections
Ask the Q: “Are you ready to be uncomfortable? Take risks and losses to do the right thing?” @BiancaCreating
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:53 AM
You dont really get to declare yourself an ally, *other people* refer to you as an ally based on your actions.
Ask the Q: “Are you ready to be uncomfortable? Take risks and losses to do the right thing?” @BiancaCreating
#TechIntersections
Ask the Q: “Are you ready to be uncomfortable? Take risks and losses to do the right thing?” @BiancaCreating
#TechIntersections
“The Unspoken Rules of VC” panel is full of honest advice & genuine commitment to uplift other Women of Color 💞
#TechIntersections @jomayra_herrera @MariaSalamancaM @adinatecklu @sydneypaige10 @unolil #FutureofVC
#TechIntersections @jomayra_herrera @MariaSalamancaM @adinatecklu @sydneypaige10 @unolil #FutureofVC
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
“The Unspoken Rules of VC” panel is full of honest advice & genuine commitment to uplift other Women of Color 💞
#TechIntersections @jomayra_herrera @MariaSalamancaM @adinatecklu @sydneypaige10 @unolil #FutureofVC
#TechIntersections @jomayra_herrera @MariaSalamancaM @adinatecklu @sydneypaige10 @unolil #FutureofVC
How to “accidentally” find mentors:
Ask around for help on *specific* Qs. Potential mentors like being able to provide *specific* answers, and over time it leads to a longer-term relationship.
@cindyalvarez
#TechIntersections
Ask around for help on *specific* Qs. Potential mentors like being able to provide *specific* answers, and over time it leads to a longer-term relationship.
@cindyalvarez
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
How to “accidentally” find mentors:
Ask around for help on *specific* Qs. Potential mentors like being able to provide *specific* answers, and over time it leads to a longer-term relationship.
@cindyalvarez
#TechIntersections
Ask around for help on *specific* Qs. Potential mentors like being able to provide *specific* answers, and over time it leads to a longer-term relationship.
@cindyalvarez
#TechIntersections
Career dev tip from @JordanPedraza
“You always need an exec/sr leader who can advocate for you, no matter how big or small the company. Whenever I had that I did well, when I didn’t, my career regressed.”
So many gems 💎 in this small but mighty panel!
#TechIntersections
“You always need an exec/sr leader who can advocate for you, no matter how big or small the company. Whenever I had that I did well, when I didn’t, my career regressed.”
So many gems 💎 in this small but mighty panel!
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Career dev tip from @JordanPedraza
“You always need an exec/sr leader who can advocate for you, no matter how big or small the company. Whenever I had that I did well, when I didn’t, my career regressed.”
So many gems 💎 in this small but mighty panel!
#TechIntersections
“You always need an exec/sr leader who can advocate for you, no matter how big or small the company. Whenever I had that I did well, when I didn’t, my career regressed.”
So many gems 💎 in this small but mighty panel!
#TechIntersections
These slides 👌
@NatashaVianna’s talk on “Building Yourself in a Tech-Centered World” #TechIntersections
@NatashaVianna’s talk on “Building Yourself in a Tech-Centered World” #TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
These slides 👌
@NatashaVianna’s talk on “Building Yourself in a Tech-Centered World” #TechIntersections
@NatashaVianna’s talk on “Building Yourself in a Tech-Centered World” #TechIntersections
SV: “We’re changing the world!”
SV, in reality: Changing very few lives in very narrow sections of the world.
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
SV, in reality: Changing very few lives in very narrow sections of the world.
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
SV: “We’re changing the world!”
SV, in reality: Changing very few lives in very narrow sections of the world.
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
SV, in reality: Changing very few lives in very narrow sections of the world.
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
The Lies of Silicon Valley, @EricaJoy
1. Tech jobs are only in SV.
2. People know what they’re doing.
3. We’re changing the world.
4. We care about your work-life balance.
5. All tech people are rich.
(cont.)
#TechIntersections
1. Tech jobs are only in SV.
2. People know what they’re doing.
3. We’re changing the world.
4. We care about your work-life balance.
5. All tech people are rich.
(cont.)
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
The Lies of Silicon Valley, @EricaJoy
1. Tech jobs are only in SV.
2. People know what they’re doing.
3. We’re changing the world.
4. We care about your work-life balance.
5. All tech people are rich.
(cont.)
#TechIntersections
1. Tech jobs are only in SV.
2. People know what they’re doing.
3. We’re changing the world.
4. We care about your work-life balance.
5. All tech people are rich.
(cont.)
#TechIntersections
“Find people with the same goals and support each other. Don’t just rely on your companies for your career development.”
YES. THIS. 🙌
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
YES. THIS. 🙌
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
“Find people with the same goals and support each other. Don’t just rely on your companies for your career development.”
YES. THIS. 🙌
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
YES. THIS. 🙌
@EricaJoy #TechIntersections
On being a “cool girl” in tech, @EricaJoy:
“Yeah, I’m in for video games. Sure, I’m super into paintball. Sure, I’ll laugh at your racist jokes. Sure, I’ll move to NY to get away from toxic coworkers. Sure, I’m cool. I’m chill.”
#TechIntersections
“Yeah, I’m in for video games. Sure, I’m super into paintball. Sure, I’ll laugh at your racist jokes. Sure, I’ll move to NY to get away from toxic coworkers. Sure, I’m cool. I’m chill.”
#TechIntersections
November 16, 2024 at 5:52 AM
On being a “cool girl” in tech, @EricaJoy:
“Yeah, I’m in for video games. Sure, I’m super into paintball. Sure, I’ll laugh at your racist jokes. Sure, I’ll move to NY to get away from toxic coworkers. Sure, I’m cool. I’m chill.”
#TechIntersections
“Yeah, I’m in for video games. Sure, I’m super into paintball. Sure, I’ll laugh at your racist jokes. Sure, I’ll move to NY to get away from toxic coworkers. Sure, I’m cool. I’m chill.”
#TechIntersections
Retweeted Idalin Bobé 🇵🇷🇨🇺👩🏽💻 (@IdalinBobe):
.@techintersections will highlight the voices of 70 womxn of...
.@techintersections will highlight the voices of 70 womxn of...
November 18, 2024 at 6:17 AM
Retweeted Idalin Bobé 🇵🇷🇨🇺👩🏽💻 (@IdalinBobe):
.@techintersections will highlight the voices of 70 womxn of...
.@techintersections will highlight the voices of 70 womxn of...