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Harnessing Diversity
Event Recap from Silicon Forest Tech Summit: Harnessing Diversity
Lightning Talks
First Session
A lightning talk at the Silicon Forest Tech Summit is an efficient presentation method designed for speakers to swiftly impart insights on technology, inspire with innovative ideas, or share their personal or professional stories. These talks are brief yet impactful, focusing on delivering key messages in a clear and engaging manner.
Dr. Richard Osibanjo - Director SPTD, Intel
Rick Turoczy - Founder, Silicon Florist
Natalie Ruiz - CEO, Answer Connect
Corey Frazier PhD, PE - Sr. Program Manager, Client Segments, Intel
Isaac A. Pendergrass - Sr. Software Platform Engineer, NVIDIA
Vivek Patel - VP of Enterprise AI, InfoSec and Global IT, Ampere
Marcus DelGado, EMBA - Lead Project Resource Analyst, NASA Jet Propulsion
Hector Dominguez Aguirre - Open Data & Privacy Coordinator, City of Portland
Rita Munarwi - Director, Principal Technical Program Manager, Microsoft
sumanoharan narayanan - Director of Engineering, Automated Technology Group & Daimler Trucks North America
Hamdi Ali - Community Engagement, PCEF
Yoseph Ukbazghi - Founder, STEAM Circuit
Service Leadership
A Gateway to Community
Expect an insightful discussion on how servant-leadership principles can foster community growth and individual well-being. The panel will explore practical strategies for integrating service-oriented leadership within tech organizations to build more supportive and engaged communities.
Fidele Ferer - ED, Project LEDO
Romanna Flores - IT System Analyst, Intel
Stephen Green - ED, Business for a Better Portland
Dr. Joseph Bull - Dean, MCECS, PSU
Lightning Talks
Our final series of lightning talks from the following speakers highlighting their story and tech insights for their organization.
Natalie Ruiz - CEO, AnswerConnect
Rita Munarwi - Program Manager, Microsoft
Jarvez Hall - Director, East Metro STEAM Partnership
Dwindell Joseph Feely -
Natnael Girmai - Ambassador, WordisBond
Keynote Panel
Our event will conclude with an intimate conversation with leaders in education who will speak on the importance of education in the future of technology
Dr. Richard Osibanjo - Chief of Staff, Intel
Dr. Adrien Bennings - President, Portland Community College
Dr. Charlene Williams - Deputy Superindenent, ODE
Dr. Robert D. Kelly - President, University of Portland
Network & Resource Fair
*Activities and Demonstrations available*
Thank you to our sponsors and community partners!
Come meet:
Portland Community College
Intel
ASML
Cameron Stallings
Portland State University
JIREH
Autodesk
Oregon State University
Washington County Chamber of Commerce
Work Systems
Free Geek
PDX WIT
OMSI
Mesa Oregon
Technology Association of Oregon
Centro Cultural
Blacks In Tech