Katelyn
Falk
Principal Security Technical Program Manager at Zoom
"Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group"
"Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group"
Fri May 23 - 1:00 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group"
"Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group"
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Session: Create Your Space in Technology: four steps to create an employee resource group
Does your organization lack a Women in Technology employee resource group? No problem. In this session we will follow basic steps to establish a Women in Technology group, obtain executive sponsorship, and drive engagement amongst members. Learn how to establish leadership, create a charter and yearly goals, all while creating a supportive and inclusive environment for women in the technology profession. All this can be done virtually and with little budget. Join this session to learn more!Key Takeaways
- the importance of women in tech focused employee resource groups and how to partner with your DEI teams, stakeholders, and/or executive sponsors
- Four steps to create an employee resource group for women in technology 1. Establish leadership 2. Create mission statement 2. Recruit and retain members 4. Listen and Adjust
- Main take away: ask for all participants to create a mission statement for the employee resource group and share with someone
Bio
Katelyn Falk is a principal technical security program manager from Seattle with 13+ years of experience. Recently named one of 2023 SIA Women in Security Power 100, Katelyn is a co-founder of Zoom’s “Women in Security” employee resource group, which is aimed at creating a dedicated space for women in, and aspiring to be in, security. Her day job consists of accelerating Zoom’s New Product Introduction Security testing. Katelyn has a passion for the recruitment and retention of women in the security field and works to provide resources and support to Zoom’s Women in Security group. She is raising a tiny human, dog, and cat in her spare time.