Lead for Good: Building Better Solutions Through Diversity
Schedule
Mon Jun 27 2022 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Location
Little Space Studio | Grand Rapids, MI
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GRWebDev Powered by LaFleur and Code for Good West Michigan presentLead for Good: Building Better Solutions Through Diversity
Monday June 27, 2022 6pm - 8pm EST
RSVP
This will be a hybrid event; join us in person or online via Zoom. RSVP on Meetup as a virtual attendee; in-person attendees must register on Eventbrite.
https://www.meetup.com/grwebdev/events/286094749/
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DESCRIPTION
Diversity in the workplace is not about meeting quotas or creating attractive marketing. Building technological solutions - especially those used by the general public - requires a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Inevitably, products built by diverse teams are more robust, serve a wider audience, and have a better user experience than those created by a homogenized group. It’s just simply better business.
Please join us online or in person at Little Space Studio on Monday, June 27th for a panel discussion led by Kevin White of EKKO Studio as we explore this topic with Kiran Patel, Andrea Wallace, Geraldo Gonzalez, and Annie Kibler.
OUR PANEL
Kiran Sood Patel is a content creator at OST with a strong background as a writer and communications professional. She previously served as managing editor of an online community journalism platform in Grand Rapids and brings years of additional newspaper reporting experience covering issues in education, business, technology, city government and more. She is passionate about diversity and appreciates sharing her background as an Indian American woman with others.
Music producer/DJ, entrepreneur and technologist, Andrea Wallace (best known as Dre) has a passion for the arts and empowering those who are part of the creative economy. Dre is an accomplished music producer and DJ, performing at venues around the world and producing music for other artists, TV shows and documentaries. With that strong passion for music and technology, Dre founded Fourtifeye, a music-tech startup focused on using data to drive more meaningful connections between musicians, fans and brands. In 2021, Fourtifeye was acquired by another music-tech company called Opnr and Dre was appointed the new CEO of Opnr.
Geraldo Gonzalez is the co-founder of Aztech LLC, a web solutions consultancy focused on digital services and business growth in minority communities. Geraldo is also an active board member and programming instructor for Code on Wheels, a non-profit organization that makes tech education accessible to underrepresented communities. Entering the field of software development immediately after high school, Geraldo has spent the last five years shaping his career around addressing the technological divide in West Michigan.
Annie Kibler is the owner of Oak Tree Operations, a team of professionals that work with small organizations and start-ups to support their missions with project management and administrative services. Annie has years of experience working with West Michigan based non-profits that seek to elevate the community by providing access to technology, education and learning opportunities. Annie holds her Bachelor's in Business Administration and is passionate about making the world a better place for her young daughters.
OUR MODERATOR
Over his 30-year career, Kevin White has been a forward-thinking expert in design focused on bridging the gaps between design, engineering, and business. Kevin has helped start-ups, non-profits, Fortune 100 companies, and the public sector use design for improving lives and growing business. His values have always been to create memorable experiences while problem-solving and helping others.
SPONSORS
West Michigan Tech Talent connects local employers, educators, community organizations and workforce experts who are invested in creating a strong tech workforce. By sharing best practices, leveraging resources and collaborating on innovative solutions, WMTT is actively addressing the tech talent gap and makes upskilling affordable and accessible. Learn more at westmichigantechtalent.com.
Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, SlothWerks LLC specializes in custom web and mobile application development for startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. SlothWerks is also very active in the West Michigan creative space, supporting and collaborating with organizations such as the Grand Rapids Web Development Group, Code for Good West Michigan, Little Space Studio, Grand Circus, and many others. Download the SlothWerks Tech Calendar mobile app and learn more about their work at SlothWerks.Com.
observIQ builds next-generation observability solutions for ITOps and DevOps teams. Built by engineers for engineers, observIQ’s solutions accelerate, simplify, and enhance observability across today’s hybrid environments. For more information, visit observiq.com.
GRWebDev's title sponsor is LaFleur Marketing. LaFleur is your forward-thinking digital marketing partner, creating innovative, data-driven marketing strategies and assets for law firms, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses. Learn more about their services on the web at lafleur.marketing.
SCHEDULE
6:00pm - 6:15pm … Food & Refreshments
6:15pm - 6:30pm ... Announcements & Introduction
6:30pm - 7:30pm ... Panel Discussion
7:30pm - 7:45pm ... Q&A
7:45pm - 8:00pm … Conclusion & Networking
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Where is it happening?
Little Space Studio, 111 Division Ave S,Grand Rapids,MI,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
