Dr. Ruwangi Fernando is an accomplished information technology expert and AI specialist with a strong academic and consulting background. She is the founder of Stem Sisters and co-founder of iSTEM Co, both organizations aimed at empowering women of color and promoting their employment in STEM fields. Dr. Fernando is dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality in STEM and has received numerous accolades for her work.
Dr. Fernando shares how her father's curiosity and love for gadgets sparked her interest in STEM, leading her to pursue a career in computer science. She also discusses the challenges faced by women of colour in STEM and the need for intersectional diversity and inclusion in the industry. Dr. Fernando highlights the importance of providing targeted support and opportunities for women of colour in order to break the concrete ceiling and create a more inclusive STEM sector. She shares the various initiatives she has founded, such as Stem Sisters and iSTEM Co, which aim to empower women of colour and promote their employment in STEM fields.
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