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Getting Civically Engaged – A Shared Resource Guide
It’s just been a few weeks since the new administration has taken office and we think it’s safe to say many of us have been inspired by the outpouring of action. We’re getting involved like never before and for many of us, for the first time ever! We’ve seen so many resources come at us and, well, Rachel really likes creating single points of reference for people. It’s a thing. So she created this spreadsheet of resources for anyone to get civically engaged. While many of the resources are progressive, this is really a tool for anyone to get involved.
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Meet Emily Rawitsch
Emily Rawitsch will give a talk titled “Positively Positive: Applying Design to Life” at our February networking event hosted by edX. Emily Rawitsch is passionate about all things design. She blends product strategy, user research visual and design to make experiences more delightful and businesses more profitable. Emily approaches design with a business mentality, rooting decisions in user research and data as opposed to personal preference. Emily has extensive experience leading design teams and collaborating with Product, Engineering, Marketing and C-level executives.
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Going high when they go low – an account of the Women’s March in DC
Like many, a sense of foreboding and gloominess swept over me on election night as a new president was announced. Happily sheltered in my New England bubble, I was heartbroken. Unlike some of my peers however, I have the unique experience of both being an immigrant and enjoying the privilege of being able to use my voice.
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5 inspiring leaders I met at the European Women in Tech Conference
If you’ve ever wondered what the women in tech scene is like abroad, you aren’t alone. Curious about the differences, experiences, and passions of our counterparts across the pond, I attended and presented at at the European Women in Tech Conference in Amsterdam. After hearing many thought-provoking talks and mingling with leaders from various tech companies, I put together a list of the inspirational speakers who you should know. Gillian Tans, CEO, Booking.com Gillian Tans is the CEO of Booking.com, the third largest e-commerce site after Amazon and Alibaba. The company has 4,000 employees and about 60% of them are…
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What We’re Doing on Inauguration Weekend
Hi! So yeah, the inauguration’s happening soon. Right now your trusty co-leaders are sitting at the Hub, occasionally peeking at the horrific news while the Jeff Sessions hearing confirmations are taking place. It’s real. It’s really real. (As Felicia likes to say, this IS the darkest timeline). We aren’t living in a fantasy world though, so we decided that we’re going to do some things as Inclusion Geeks, and we hope you can join us. This is COMPLETELY CO-ED. Everyone is welcome!
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Feminist Holiday Book List
It’s time! You can actually spend some quality time with a book, or maybe two or five. We hope. But you might not be sure where to start. We’ve got you covered! Here’s a list of our top picks to get you through the holidays and ready for 2017 with a happy, fortified brain. Bring it! Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay A collection of essays spanning politics, criticism, and feminism from one of the most-watched young cultural observers of her generation, Roxane Gay. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth E. Wein A Michael L.
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We’re With Her
When we first launched Inclusion Geeks, we made a conscious decision to not bring politics into the community. Everyone has a right to their own opinion and we felt it wasn’t right to state ours publicly. We’ve held to this, despite the historical nature of a woman getting closest to the United States presidency in history, and despite the outrageously misogynistic character of her opposition. However, we can no longer stand by and refrain from comment.
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Ask the Community: What Makes a Great Boss?
We asked our community their thoughts on a variety of topics. Here’s the next in our series! What makes a great boss? For me, it’s someone who pushes me toward my edge but doesn’t let me fall over. Jen B. I try to embody the leadership qualities of good bosses I’ve had in the past, and so whenever my team members complimented my management style it was around three things: openness, clear communications and expectations, and trust. I value being trusted to the do the work (please don’t micromanage me!).
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Ask the Community: Asserting Yourself Gracefully
We asked our community what advice they would give to others about a variety of topics. Here’s the first in our series! What are some of the best phrases and expressions you’ve come across for asserting yourself or challenging an idea gracefully? “What’s the goal we’re trying to solve?” :Let’s think about the user.” -Tara T. I will usually challenge someone by saying, “I see your point, although from my perspective….” It acknowledges that you understand what that person said and that you hear them, but also acknowledges that you are bringing a different perspective to the table.
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Who We Donate to and Why
As many of you know, we have historically donated a portion of our proceeds to a nonprofit dedicated to promoting STEM education for girls. In previous years we’ve solely supported the amazing Science Club for Girls, but this year we decided to expand our giving to include a few other fabulous nonprofits doing great work in this space. Read on to learn more about the three nonprofits we donated to this year. Thank you all for your contributions and help in growing this incredible community! Science Club for Girls SCFG is the OG!