Diversity in Technology: A View from the Top
What does it take to land a leadership role in technology? Achieving smooth success is already a feat riddled with tests for any individual, but some face a distinctly unique set of challenges. This panel will focus on diverse leaders in technology who are navigating this challenge, and their paths to getting there and will address questions like:
- What are the utmost priorities in service delivery, workforce, and technology?
- What barriers are impacting some from securing more leadership roles in technology across the public sector? How do we change the dynamic?
- What specific and action-oriented approaches should be taken to foster a culture that retains and promotes more individuals in technology
Featuring insights from:
- Maisha Dottery, Chief Information Officer, California Department of Community Services and Development & PSN Advisory Board Member
- Wendy Weaver, Chief Information Officer, California Department of Conservation
- Jennifer Chan, Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer, California State Lottery
- Jennifer Elliott, Risk & Privacy Officer, California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA)
- Rufus Coleman, SLED Director & General Manager, Infoblox
- Moderator: Ehrien Marth, Major Account Executive, US Public Sector, Ping Identity
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