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DEI Innovation Summit 2023

DEI Innovation Summit 2023

08:19

DEI Beyond the Backlash – A Call to Action

Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.

10:47

Welcome Remarks

Sterling Summerville DEI Lead, Snap Inc.

Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.

31:44

Cross-industry Collab: Driving Progress When Times Are Tough

Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.

Cornell Verdeja-Woodson Director of Equity & Belonging, Zillow
Liliana Blanco Belonging and Inclusion Lead, Asana
Rosanna Durruthy Vice President, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, LinkedIn

02:14

A Message from Evan Spiegel

Evan Spiegel CEO & Co-founder, Snap Inc.

06:56

Lightning Talk: Demystifying DEI

Shijuade Kadree Director of Tech Equity and the Tech Accountability Coalition, The Aspen Institute

09:15

Lightning Talk: Keep Calm and Carry on (Legally) With DEI

Caren Ulrich Stacy CEO, Diversity Lab

Laura Maechtlen Partner, Seyfarth Shaw LLP

35:55

Identity: Elves, Orks & Stereotypes

Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.

Sabrina Wu Actor
Ismael Cruz Córdova Actor

12:24

Investing in Future Leaders: Transforming Pathways Into Tech

Lindsey Heisser Manager, Philanthropy Programming, Snap Inc.

Bish Paul Policy Advocacy & Communications, Washington State, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Jessica Santana CEO & Co-founder, America On Tech, Inc.

05:24

Lightning Talk: Alliance for Global Inclusion

Dawn Jones Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Vice President of Social Impact, Intel Corporation

05:08

Lightning Talk: Achieving Equity in STEMM: A National Strategy

Travis T. York, Ph.D. Director, Inclusive STEM Ecosystems for Equity & Diversity, American Association for the Advancement of Science

14:45

Inclusion by Design: Developing Products for All

Alex Rosalez Director of Product Inclusion, Snap Inc.

Imani Dunbar Head of Equity, LinkedIn

03:01

Closing Remarks

Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.

DEI Innovation Summit Archives

2022

Summit Highlights

38:24
Cross-Industry Collab: Setting Standards for the Future of DEI
Bo Young Lee Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Uber Technologies
Yemi Akisanya Global Head of DEI, Groupon
Trey Boynton Vice President, Inclusion & Impact, Chief
Iesha Berry Vice President and Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer, DocuSign
Jim Heighington Director, Chief of Staff, Google
05:41
How We Achieved Pay Equity at Micron Technologies
Fran Dillard Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, Micron Technologies

Keynote

14:41
Past, Present, Future: Disability Rights + Tech With Activist Judith Heumann
Judy Heumann Disability Rights Activist
Jake Hytken DEI Professional & Disability Rights Advocate

Panels

35:36
Championing Future Leaders: Investing in Pathways to Tech
Amber Field Chief Program Officer, Project BASTA
Marcus Sawyerr Founder and CEO, EQ.Community
​​Dr. Katie Hendrickson Chief of Staff, Code.org
Dwana Franklin-Davis Chief Executive Officer, Reboot Representation
38:24
Cross-Industry Collab: Setting Standards for the Future of DEI
Bo Young Lee Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Uber Technologies
Yemi Akisanya Global Head of DEI, Groupon
Trey Boynton Vice President, Inclusion & Impact, Chief
Iesha Berry Vice President and Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer, DocuSign
Jim Heighington Director, Chief of Staff, Google
30:44
Inclusion by Design: Developing Products for All
Liane Aihara Product Inclusion & Equity Lead, Platforms & Ecosystems, Google
Timothy Bardlavens Director of Product Equity, Adobe
Raena Saddler Head of Product Equity, Central Social Impact, Meta
Cindy Joung Product Inclusion, Snap Inc.
39:27
Leading by Example: Driving DEI Strategy From the Top
Geoffrey Williams Global Vice President, DEI, Burberry
Evan Spiegel Co-Founder & CEO, Snap Inc.
Arielle Patrick Chief Communications Officer, Ariel Investments
Arun Batra Senior Director, DEI, Snap Inc.
36:08
Real Stories, Real People: Broadening Representation in Media
Amanda Baker-Lane Head of Product & Strategy, DEIA, Amazon Studios
Melissa Potter Vice President, Strategy and Impact, Content for Change, Paramount
Jenai Kemal Founder & CCO, Zero Formation
Jess Harvie Senior Manager, DEI, Snap Inc.
40:41
Redesigning Frameworks: Implementing DEI Across Your Business
Karla Blanco External Affairs, Social Equity Director, Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact, Intel Corporation
Scott Withycombe Chief People Officer, Snap Inc.
Jerry Guerrero Director, DEI, Roku
Jarvis Sam Chief DEI Officer, Nike
Iris Bohnet Professor and Co-Director, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School

Lightning Talks

10:19
Investing in Our Future: 1000x Impact
Dr. Jessica Pandya Dean, College of Education, California State University – Dominguez Hills
Dr. Lauren Margulieux Director of the Snap Inc. Center for Computer and Teacher Education, Georgia State University
Dr. Bish Paul Global Head of DEI Industry Collaboration, Snap Inc.
05:41
How We Achieved Pay Equity at Micron Technologies
Fran Dillard Vice President and Chief Diversity Inclusion Officer, Micron Technologies
06:00
Setting Effective DEI Goals: Four Strategies for Success
Siri Chilazi Research Fellow, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard Kennedy School
05:33
Seven Questions to Expand Your Personal DEI Experience
Dr. Omekongo Dibinga Director, UPstander International
11:23
Shared Standards, Shared Accountability: Collective Action on Tech Equity
Shijuade Kadree, Esq., MPH Director, Tech Equity, Aspen Institute
Shreya Singh Hernández Research Manager, Tech Equity, Aspen Institute
10:06
Turning up the Volume on DEI: Transforming Pathways into Spotify
Elizabeth Nieto Global Head of Equity and Impact, Spotify

Join the movement: ACT NOW!

04:38
Closing Remarks
Oona King Vice President, DEI, Snap Inc.
Dr. Bish Paul Global Head of DEI Industry Collaboration, Snap Inc.

2021

Summit Highlights

42:45
Cross-Industry Collaboration: CDO Panel
Oona King VP of DEI, Snap Inc.
Melonie Parker Chief Diversity Officer, Google
Travis Robinson Global Head, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Spotify
Shannon Schuyler US Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer, PwC
Carin Taylor Chief Diversity Officer, Workday
32:35
The Journey from East London to Hollywood
Idris Elba Actor
Oona King VP of DEI, Snap Inc.

Panels

46:44
ACT Now: A CEO Perspective
Kara Swisher Journalist
Arlan Hamilton Founder and Manager Partner, Backstage Capital
Tim Ryan US Chair and Senior Partner, PwC
Evan Spiegel Co-Founder & CEO, Snap Inc.
22:42
Activate Change: Becoming an Inclusive Leader
Dwana Franklin-Davis CEO, Reboot Representation
john a. powell Director, UC Berkeley Othering & Belonging Institute
Bo Young Lee Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Uber
46:37
Operationalize DEI Throughout the Business
Siri Chilazi Research Fellow, Harvard Kennedy School
Beatriz Acevedo CEO & Co-Founder, Suma Wealth
Iris Bohnet Professor, Harvard Kennedy School
Trey Boynton Sr. Director Inclusion & Collaboration Strategy & Inclusive Solutions, Cisco
James Heighington Global Head of Measurement and Reporting, Google
Lanaya Irvin CEO, Coqual

Lightning Talks

05:50
Acknowledging Indigenous Land and Advancing Indigenous Communities
Sarah Eagle Heart Co-CEO, Return to the Heart Foundation
06:15
Access for Everyone
Mekke Okereke Engineering Director, Google
07:21
Girls Who Code
Tarika Barrett CEO, Girls Who Code
1:45
Representation in Tech
Derrick Lewis President and CEO, NAACP
17:05
Transform Pathways into Tech
Ruthe Farmer CEO, Last Mile Education Fund
Dr. Leigh Ann DeLyser Executive Director, CSforAll
10:45
Why the Mean Always Win (On Average)
Tea Uglow Founder, Creative Labs, Google