Although there is still a long way to go, sf.citi continues to push the narrative on equity and inclusion within tech’s culture, workforce, and products. Over the years, we’ve hosted a number of events exploring tech’s challenges and successes with diversity and inclusion. We will continue to host events and conversations about equity in the tech industry as we believe they are powerful tools for learning and change.
Rebalancing Power: Disrupting Sexism, Assault, and Harassment in the Workplace and Beyond
Speakers: Jess Ladd, Callisto; Peter Urias, Airbnb
Organized just after the November 6th midterm elections—when a record number of women were voted into office—Rebalancing Power explored ways to end sexual assault and harassment, and highlight how technology can be part of the solution. To carry the conversation, we heard from Peter Urias, Lead Employment Counsel at Airbnb and Jess Ladd, Founder and CEO of Y-Combinator backed nonprofit Callisto.
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The Shape of Change
Speakers: Dr. Veronica Gilrane, Google; Kim Hoffman, Intuit; Rana Sarkar, Consul General of Canada; Michelle Weaver, Hired
In honor of Equal Pay Day, sf.citi partnered with Hired to bring together a cross section of industry leaders from Google, Intuit, and the Consulate General of Canada to hold a panel conversation on the state of gender pay equity in the workforce. Attendees also enjoyed an art installation from Val Britton, The Shape of Change, commissioned by Gallery Wendi Norris.
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One City Standing Together
Speakers: Abdi Soltani, ACLU of Northern California; Clark Stevens, Airbnb; John Geschke, Zendesk; Alejandra Zapatero, Erickson Immigration Group
sf.citi partnered with the ACLU of Northern California to bring together leaders from AdRoll, Airbnb, Zendesk, and Erickson Immigration Group, to discuss issues surrounding immigration restrictions and how to move forward. Helena Price also debuted her new photography exhibit, Banned, featuring a series of tech workers who have been affected by the immigration ban.
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The Techies Project Launch Party
Speakers: Helena Price, Photographer
In honor of San Francisco Pride, over 400 guests filled the lobby of LinkedIn’s new San Francisco office for this sf.citi event celebrating diversity in the tech industry. Attendees admired photographer Helena Price’s first public showcase of the Techies Project, a portrait collection of people underrepresented in the greater tech narrative, including many LGBTQ tech workers.
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Would you or your organization like to partner with sf.citi on a future event? We would love to hear from you. Please send us a message, and we’ll be in touch shortly.
