Amari McGee

Fighting for Black representation in the Tech industry continues to be brutal, even with tech companies “vowing” to increase their number of Black folks in the workforce. Now let’s add diversity AND inclusion -- what is the perfect example of this? Being Black and Transgender. Those who identify as Black and Transgender have a hard time finding any representation, especially relating to sustaining or finding a job/career. This talk focuses on informing and spreading the message that there is representation, resources, and mentors available to assist with their journey into the Tech industry. With the extreme poverty rate of Transgender individuals and a majority of that percentage being Black individuals, this talk will change the narrative and mindset that it is “impossible” to succeed and thrive being Black and Transgender in one of the highest paying fields in America.

Embracing your identity is key to your transition. I discuss and provide guidance on reaching a level of confidence that you thought you'd never reach as it correlates to your identity.

This motivational speech focuses on how depression can revive your life. As a society we see depression as a negative concept. Although depression is painful, let's take a look into how depression can actually take that pain and turn it into positive change.