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Dwana Franklin-Davis

@dfranklindavis

Woman in Tech, CEO Reboot Representation, Wife, Mom X2, change agent, force for good, teller of truth

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Favorite quote of #SIS24 from Dr. Chelsea Clinton said by her mother, "It is important to take serious criticism from serious people seriously (from people who want you to be a better person.) It is also important to take unserious criticism from unserious people unseriously."

Favorite quote of #SIS24 from Dr. Chelsea Clinton said by her mother, "It is important to take serious criticism from serious people seriously (from people who want you to be a better person.) It is also important to take unserious criticism from unserious people unseriously."
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If you see it, you can be it–but that’s hard when you don’t have leaders to look up to. LinkedIn’s data in World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report shows that the number of women leaders are falling, impacting women at all levels in tech. Learn more: lnkd.in/gbWDPTVg

If you see it, you can be it–but that’s hard when you don’t have leaders to look up to.

<a href="/LinkedIn/">LinkedIn</a>’s data in <a href="/wef/">World Economic Forum</a>’s Global Gender Gap Report shows that the number of women leaders are falling, impacting women at all levels in tech. Learn more: lnkd.in/gbWDPTVg
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It was a privilege to moderate an engaging conversation on the “Ethics in #AI” panel during the "AI in the Classroom" event at City Tech CUNY! This 2-day event brought together brilliant thinkers, tinkerers and passionate educators to explore the integration of AI in #education.

It was a privilege to moderate an engaging conversation on the “Ethics in #AI” panel during the "AI in the Classroom" event at <a href="/citytechcuny/">City Tech CUNY</a>! This 2-day event brought together brilliant thinkers, tinkerers and passionate educators to explore the integration of AI in #education.
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Our website, your go-to hub for rebooting representation in tech, has a fresh new look thanks to Posture Interactive! Everyone's role matters in making the tech workforce inclusive and equitable for BLNA women. Help us improve representation in tech by visiting our new website👇

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I’m thankful for everyone I met at #JFFHorizons—including fellow panelists. It’s inspiring to learn alongside other leaders preparing the next generation of Latinas to enter, stay, & excel in the tech workforce. The bottom line? We can reimagine what tech looks like—together.

I’m thankful for everyone I met at #JFFHorizons—including fellow panelists. It’s inspiring to learn alongside other leaders preparing the next generation of Latinas to enter, stay, &amp; excel in the tech workforce.

The bottom line? We can reimagine what tech looks like—together.
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I’m constantly learning and unlearning. I’m lucky I get to listen to incredible students and leaders, like Vrtreena, a cybersecurity undergraduate at Western Governors U.. What we’ve learned ➡️we need to look at belonging through a disability lens. bit.ly/3yGN7VX

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📣Tech companies: it’s not just about what policies you offer. It’s about how you implement them. I was pleased to speak to Ramona Schindelheim for WorkingNation about Reboot Representation’s work to help tech talent enter, stay, & excel in the workplace: bit.ly/3yx3jZL

📣Tech companies: it’s not just about what policies you offer. It’s about how you implement them.

I was pleased to speak to <a href="/RamonaWritesLA/">Ramona Schindelheim</a> for <a href="/WorkingNation/">WorkingNation</a> about <a href="/RebootRepresent/">Reboot Representation</a>’s work to help tech talent enter, stay, &amp; excel in the workplace: bit.ly/3yx3jZL
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Welcome to the Reboot Representation Coalition, Cadence! We are thrilled to partner with you on building a tech workforce where Black, Latina, and Native American women can excel.

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Dear Tech Companies: It’s time to take the demand for flexible work as a non-negotiable reality. So what’s stopping you? Start by asking yourself: Do I trust my employees? Read more: bit.ly/3yYiqvy

Dear Tech Companies: It’s time to take the demand for flexible work as a non-negotiable reality. So what’s stopping you?

Start by asking yourself: Do I trust my employees?

Read more: bit.ly/3yYiqvy
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I am so lucky to sit down with experts like Tom Wlodkowski who remind me, “You don’t have to be perfect to start a dialogue.” Read what everyone should know when engaging with the disability community: medium.com/@rebootreprese…

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🚨Here’s my last hot-take of 2024: For skills-first hiring in tech to work, your company’s culture needs work too. That means not just bringing more people into tech—but helping them stay. Learn why we need a skills *and* approach to hiring to get there ➡️bit.ly/3P7A9VX

🚨Here’s my last hot-take of 2024: For skills-first hiring in tech to work, your company’s culture needs work too.

That means not just bringing more people into tech—but helping them stay. Learn why we need a skills *and* approach to hiring to get there ➡️bit.ly/3P7A9VX
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We’ve done it! 🎉 The Reboot Representation Tech Coalition has met our goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing degrees. 🚀 Read more about what we’ve accomplished together here: bit.ly/rebootimpact

We’ve done it! 🎉 The <a href="/rebootrepresent/">Reboot Representation</a> Tech Coalition has met our goal of doubling the number of Black, Latina, and Native American women graduating with computing degrees. 🚀 Read more about what we’ve accomplished together here: bit.ly/rebootimpact
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What are digital counterspaces, and how do they support Black women & girls in computing? These online spaces: ☁️Fuel purpose 🫱🏾‍🫲🏿Keep it real 👩🏽‍💻Keep talent thriving Thank you to those who joined me at SXSW EDU to learn how @RebootRepresent is sustaining these spaces.

What are digital counterspaces, and how do they support Black women &amp; girls in computing? These online spaces:

☁️Fuel purpose
🫱🏾‍🫲🏿Keep it real
👩🏽‍💻Keep talent thriving

Thank you to those who joined me at <a href="/SXSWEDU/">SXSW EDU</a> to learn how @RebootRepresent is sustaining these spaces.
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What if the next innovator is in a classroom now—wondering if they belong? If you’re not thinking about investing in future leaders now, you’re missing the chance to supercharge the next wave of technologists. Explore Reboot Representation’s new mission: bit.ly/4bRs1Do

What if the next innovator is in a classroom now—wondering if they belong?

If you’re not thinking about investing in future leaders now, you’re missing the chance to supercharge the next wave of technologists.

Explore <a href="/rebootrepresent/">Reboot Representation</a>’s new mission: bit.ly/4bRs1Do
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I’m proud to join Code.org ’s push to make computer science a high school graduation requirement. Basic computer science skills can launch careers—including in the emerging technological fields that are shaping our world. Sign on with me ⬇️

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🖥️ Last week, I joined The Aspen Institute, along with fellow experts to discuss how we can support girls and women to succeed in the industries reshaping our world, including AI. Didn’t get a chance to watch? Tune in here👉 bit.ly/3FhiSIw

🖥️ Last week, I joined The Aspen Institute, along with fellow experts to discuss how we can support girls and women to succeed in the industries reshaping our world, including AI.

Didn’t get a chance to watch? Tune in here👉 bit.ly/3FhiSIw
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I’m honored to join Julia Freeland Fisher and Brandon Nicholson for a Jobs for the Future (JFF) JFF fireside chat, where we’ll talk about how to unlock the promise of AI for Black students, employees, and communities. Don’t miss it! Register here: lnkd.in/gWT9fMT2

I’m honored to join Julia Freeland Fisher and Brandon Nicholson for a <a href="/jfftweets/">Jobs for the Future (JFF)</a> JFF fireside chat, where we’ll talk about how to unlock the promise of AI for Black students, employees, and communities. Don’t miss it!

Register here: lnkd.in/gWT9fMT2