NPower Maryland has announced it is hosting its first annual “Maryland Tech Leaders Salute Luncheon” that will recognize and honor alumni, tech leaders and partners who have brought the greatest contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in tech.
Honorees will be saluted for their vision and work that has created a stronger, more diverse tech workforce in the US. As a group, these leaders and alumni have brought new opportunities for people from all ethnicities, genders and socio-economic backgrounds.
The networking luncheon will take place on Thursday, August 25th from Noon to 2 pm aboard a scenic cruise through the Baltimore Harbor. For tickets and sponsorships register here.
The event’s host is Stan Stovall, veteran journalist and News Anchor with WBAL-TV and the keynote speaker is Ron Gula, President and Co-Founder of Gula Tech Adventures. De’Rell Bonner, Strategic Partnership Manager, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Amazon Web will also be a guest speaker. .
“As an organization devoted to providing technology opportunities for underserved communities, we are pleased to honor those individuals and companies who support our mission in Maryland,” stated Demetrius Goodwin, NPower Maryland’s Executive Director. “We are pleased to also recognize outstanding NPower Maryland alumni who have advanced their tech careers with local companies.”
Event Honorees:
- Tasha Cornish, Executive Director, Cybersecurity Association of Maryland
- Cynthia Gula, Managing Director, Gula Tech Adventures
- Cody L. Dorsey, Executive Director of the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition
- Michelle Geiss, MPH | Co-Founder & Executive Director, Impact Hub Baltimore
- Wanda Gispert, VP| Talent & Workforce Development, MGM Resorts International
- Jesse Hillman, VP and Chief Information Officer, Tessco Technologies
- Alexis La Broi, Director, Audio Visual Services Division, MidPoint Technology Group
- Tina C. Williams-Koroma, Esq., CISSP, PMP, President, TCecure, LLC
- Dashawn Brownley, State of Maryland Department of Human Services – NPower Alumni
- Dailyn Fowler-Holmes, Systems Administrator, The Education Trust and Hiring Manager for Interns, NPower – NPower Alumni
- Austin Cole, Program Manager, Northrop Grumman
About NPower: NPower Maryland is closing the digital divide through recruiting and connecting under-represented young adults and veterans to IT careers. Founded in 2000, NPower is a recognized national leader in recruiting diverse talent, providing tech-training, IT credentials, career readiness and placing graduates into jobs with top companies. NPower’s programs reach underserved young adults (ages 18-26), veterans and military-connected individuals in 7 regions across the United States including Baltimore, MD, NY, NJ, MI, MO, TX, and CA. NPower Maryland is led by Executive Director and Army Veteran, Demetrius Goodwin and a committed team of Marylanders who work as connectors of talent to companies and nonprofits seeking to enhance their workforce.
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