As one of the most affordable and accessible platforms for people interested in Technology, WordCamps are a real-life showcase of the growing diversity in the field. However, there is still more work to be done. Increasingly, there are not only more women in tech, but more and more women over 40, as well as young girls interested in pursuing a career in a STEAM field. Additionally, there are many in under served communities that are unable to participate because of a lack of access.
As a woman of color, over 50, involved in tech, and STEAM teacher at KidsCamps and having worked with non-profits struggling to bring technology into low-income neighborhoods, Aida has seen and experienced the challenges first hand. In this interactive talk, she will discuss the different types of people looking for a way to participate in the world of technology and what may be some of the challenges.
Aida will share some ideas on how we as a WordPress community can be more inclusive, not just at WordCamp, but in places of business. She will also invite participation in hands-on activities as well as discuss and share ideas that all of us can implement in our local communities and WordPress meet-ups so everyone can have a seat at the table.
Participants will
- have a better understanding of who the emerging minorities are.
- have a better understanding of the different terms used when discussing diversity
- have a chance to participate in hands-on activities as well as discuss and offer ideas for their own solutions