Trina L. Martin

This thought-provoking talk will detail the inequality of women of color in tech being underrepresented, underpaid, and discriminated against in the white male-dominated industry. It will explore the biases women of color in tech face and the impact on women these women. This talk will leave you ready to take action in order to close the racial and gender wage gap that women of color in tech endure.

Women in tech work extra hard to prove their worth. Equal pay and promotions are obstacles that women face, along with bias and discrimination, which cause many to leave the technology profession. Remaining in the tech industry does no good if women can't advance into leadership. Visible women leaders are assets technology fails to see as growing investments. This talk will highlight the benefits of having women in leadership positions for the industry, companies, and other women in tech. You will leave this talk ensuring that women in tech have a pipeline to leadership.

We all have made mistakes in our lives. Often times we feel helpless and hopeless because we think our mistakes define us. This motivational and inspirational talk will empower you to change your mindset so that you don't allow your past to determine your future.