Diversity & Inclusion Podcast Archives

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Daiquiri Ryan: Key Tech Policy Issues Facing Latino Communities (Ep. 182)

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Daiquiri Ryan: Key Tech Policy Issues Facing Latinos (Ep. 182)

Daiquiri Ryan (@DaiquiriRyan) serves as the policy counsel at the National Hispanic Media Coalition where she advocates on behalf of the Latino community on Capitol Hill and beyond. Previously Daiquiri served as policy fellow at Public Knowledge,.Her other fellowships have included time at Amazon, the DC Office of Attorney General, and the Arizona Department of Education. She’s also a member of the inaugural class of Google Next Gen Policy Leaders, where she co-leads a working group focused on creative policy solutions for intellectual property and social justice.

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Dr. Alisa Valentin: The Unifying Power of Social Justice (Ep. 178)

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Dr. Alisa Valentin: The Unifying Power of Social Justice (Ep. 178)

Alisa Valentin of Public Knowledge joined Joe Miller to discuss her approach to building a constructive dialogue at the intersection of tech and social justice.

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Jevan Hutson: How Racism in Online Dating Affects Economic Opportunities (Ep. 176)

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How Racism in Online Dating Affects Socioeconomic Outcomes (Ep. 176)

Jevan Hutson (@jevanhutson) is a Gregoire Fellow at the University of Washington School of Law, where he researches technology policy, social computing, surveillance and privacy, and data ethics, and is an editor for the Washington Journal of Law, Technology & Arts.

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Mignon Clyburn: The Social Justice Dynamics of Tech Policy (Ep. 174)

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Mignon Clyburn: The Social Justice Dynamics of Tech Policy (Ep. 174)

Mignon Clyburn (@mignonclyburn) is a former FCC Commissioner and President and CEO of MLC Strategies. Mignon served at the FCC from 2009-2018, with a stint as Acting FCC Chairwoman—the first FCC Chairwoman—in 2013.

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Alicia Mazzara: Mapping How a Housing Vouchers Loophole Furthers Segregation (Ep. 171)

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Alicia Mazzara: Mapping How a Housing Vouchers Loophole Furthers Segregation (Ep. 171)

Alicia Mazzara is a Research Analyst in the Housing Division at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. She works on issues related to federal low-income housing policy.

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Chiqui Cartagena: The Public Policy Implications of Hispanic Marketing (Ep. 164)

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Chiqui Cartagena: The Public Policy Implications of Hispanic Marketing (Ep. 164)

Chiqui Cartagena joined Joe Miller to discuss the public policy implications of Hispanic marketing amidst an increased demand for Latino data.

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Amy Cappellanti-Wolf: How to Instill a Culture of Mutual Respect (Ep. 161)

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Amy Cappellanti-Wolf: How to Instill a Culture of Mutual Respect (Ep. 161)

Amy Cappellanti-Wolf is Symantec’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

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Sean Perryman: How to Promote Diversity & Inclusion in Tech (Ep. 157)

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Sean Perryman: How to Improve Diversity & Inclusion in Tech (Ep. 157)

Sean Perryman (https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanperryman/) is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Counsel at the Internet Association. He is responsible for leading IA’s advocacy efforts around diversity, inclusion, and workforce-related policies at the local, state, and federal level.

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Naeemah Clark (@NaeemahC)  is an Associate Professor of Communications at Elon University. She has edited the book, "African Americans in the History of U.S. Media," co-authored a textbook, "Diversity in U.S. Mass Media," published work in Journalism History, American Behavioral Scientist and has presented numerous papers at various conferences.  '>

Naeemah Clark: How to Define ‘Viewpoint Diversity’ in a Polarized America (Ep. 155)

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Naeemah Clark: How to Define ‘Viewpoint Diversity’ in a Polarized America (Ep. 155)

Naeemah Clark (@NaeemahC)  is an Associate Professor of Communications at Elon University. She has edited the book, “African Americans in the History of U.S. Media,” co-authored a textbook, “Diversity in U.S. Mass Media,” published work in Journalism History, American Behavioral Scientist and has presented numerous papers at various conferences. 

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