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Episode 59: Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead, Mozilla
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English - July 10, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes - 27.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsEducation Science Social Sciences engineering stem girls math science technology women womeninstem Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Tara Robertson, Diversity & Inclusion Lead for Mozilla, is a diversity champion. In this episode, you'll learn about her passion for an open internet, and why jobs in tech are "awesome." Tara candidly admits she still has a lot to learn, but also talks about her proudest moments and accomplishments. You're going to hear about a lot of things an organization is doing right when it comes to diversifying their workplace and supporting their people. Plus, you'll find out how she lifts heavy things - both for fun and for work.
Tara Robertson is an intersectional feminist who uses data and research to advocate for equality and inclusion. Currently working as the Diversity & Inclusion Lead for Mozilla, she has more than 10 years experience making open source and tech communities more diverse and welcoming.
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Relevant Links: Aubrey Blanche Berkeley Lab - Diversity & Inclusion Firefox Firefox Monitor Highland Games "How to Support Your Transgender Employees," Forbes, April 28, 2019 Lizzo Mozilla Pocket (by Mozilla)Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood)
Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes
Produced by: Vanessa Hennessey
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