Event Description
The College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council, Doctoral Students Association (DSA), along with Drexel Women in Computing Society (WiCS) are proud to host a special International Women’s Day (IWD) inspired conversation with Angela V. Harris.
This event will focus on the themes of Embracing Equity and the State of Women in Tech. The conversation will be hosted by CCI Associate Professor Michelle Rogers, PhD, who is a leader at Drexel on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion with a particular focus on women in technology. Joining Dr. Rogers is alumna Angela V. Harris, a collaborative leadership coach, technology leader and philanthropist with more than 20 years of business experience in Fortune 500 companies.
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. IWD 2023's campaign theme aims to get the world talking about why "equal opportunities are no longer enough,” and to #EmbraceEquity by understanding and educating others on the difference between equality and equity and why it’s important. In this talk, Drexel alumna Angela V. Harris will share her insights on the state of Women in Tech and how to empower yourself for longevity in your career. There will be a Q&A segment in this session, so get your questions ready!
This free event is open to the Drexel community.
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About the Speaker
Angela V. Harris is an award-winning leadership coach, technology leader, and philanthropist with over 20 years of business experience in Fortune 500 companies. She is a native of Washington, DC, and holds an MS in Information Technology Leadership from La Salle University and a BS in Information Systems from Drexel University. She is the chartering president of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Greater Seattle Chapter and currently serves on the Drexel University Alumni Board of Governors, Drexel University Black Alumni Council (DUBAC), and La Salle University IT Advisory Board.
Angela has a deep understanding of the “unique experiences” that Black women face in the workplace. As a coach, her mission is to help Black women in tech strategically navigate the corporate landscape so they can be seen, feel valued, and get promoted. As a champion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry, Angela established the Angela V. Harris Scholarship Fund in 2017 to support African American students studying in the College of Computing & Informatics at Drexel University as well as other institutions. Angela is committed to creating opportunities for African American students to reach their potential. Angela’s life’s purpose is to be of service: to encourage, engage, and equip others to believe in the possibilities.
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