Necessary Inclusion: Embracing the Changing Faces of Technology - Hardcover

Rivers, Avis Yates

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1595985182 ISBN 13: 9781595985187

Publisher: Henschel Haus Pub, 2017

Synopsis

Information Technology is the lifeblood of every company. Hundreds of thousands of tech jobs are being created by U.S. corporations each year, but there are not enough talented people to fill those openings. Despite increased emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), women and people of color are not participating in or inventing technology. Without them, these pipeline challenges will persist. Necessary Inclusion: Embracing the Changing Faces of Technology is the one book that not only breaks down the challenges into digestible bites, it also provides a road map to solving this ever-expanding problem. Thought leader and entrepreneur Avis Yates Rivers established her own successful technology company more than three decades ago. Her story shines a spotlight on the importance of strategic mentoring, persistence, and hard work. She is a highly sought-after global speaker on the subjects of race, gender and the need to embrace the changing faces of technology. Avis is a long-time advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned businesses, and a change agent for increasing the meaningful participation of women and people of color in technology. She serves as a director on the boards of a select group of non-profit organizations, and is the National Spokesperson for NCWIT s Sit With Me Campaign.

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About the Author

Avis Yates Rivers is a 32-year Tech CEO. After a successful 11-year career at Exxon, she decided to branch out on her own and blaze a trail for others to follow. She felt growing up one of six children in New York City prepared her well for the challenge. Having spent the last five years of her corporate career selling early technology to firms in lower Manhattan also provided a platform from which she could launch a business to continue to service Exxon s customers. Exxon had sold the Office Systems division, which left a temporary void in the marketplace. So, in January of 1985, Avis founded her first tech firm. Even at a young age, her vision allowed her to see what was possible. She was already familiar with hard work, and was willing to do what was necessary to succeed. Three decades later, she has accomplished a great deal and leaves a strong legacy in the world of business. Avis has reached the point in her career where she feels it is important to be in service. She believes deeply in the late Shirley Chisholm s ideal that service is the rent you pay for the privilege of living on this earth. Avis is a long-time advocate for the increased utilization of minority and women-owned businesses, and a change agent for increasing the meaningful participation of women and people of color in technology. She serves as a director on the boards of a select group of non-profit organizations, and is the National Spokesperson for NCWIT s Sit With Me Campaign. Avis is the recipient of numerous awards, honors and recognition bestowed on her over the years, and is the embodiment of a strong faith, hard work and a lot of help along the way.

Edition details

• Publisher: Henschel Haus Pub
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1595985182
• ISBN 13: 9781595985187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 154