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Forever FAB Podcast“Technically Speaking, You Are The Creator of your Own Development” This is my interview with Alexandra Holien Part 2As VP of Revenue and Strategy, Deputy Director at Ada, Developers Academy, Alexandra Holien works to develop economic empowerment for those who are underrepresented in the tech industry. Holien grew up partly in Louisiana and partly in Washington state, two very different parts of the country that gave her early insight into how race and gender can play out in different environments. As an undergraduate, she majored in American & Ethnic Studies. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, giving her a unique lens through which to evaluate the tech industry’s progress on diversity, equity, and inclu...2022-06-2826 minForever FAB Podcast“Technically Speaking, You Are The Creator of your Own Development” This is my interview with Alexandra Holien Part 1As VP of Revenue and Strategy, Deputy Director, Developers Academy, Alexandra Holien works to develop economic empowerment for those who are underrepresented in the tech industry. Holien grew up partly in Louisiana and partly in Washington state, two very different parts of the country that gave her early insight into how race and gender can play out in different environments. As an undergraduate, she majored in American & Ethnic Studies. She later pursued a Master of Arts in Cultural Studies, giving her a unique lens through which to evaluate the tech industry’s progress on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. She employ...2022-06-2829 min
While BlackBreaking into Tech & Wealth w/ Alexandra Holien of ADA DevelopersThe tech industry not only needs more black and brown folks but it is also creating pathways toward significant income and wealth for those who break in. On this episode we sit with Alexandra Holien, Deputy Director of ADA Developers, as she provides context on the what, why, when, and how of breaking into tech. She takes care to show you how to get the right education and experience for those truly interested in enriching their life position inside of this industry. She goes in detail with the programs and work options that ADA Developers offers to help folks...2022-02-171h 16
Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots410: Ada Developers Academy with Alexandra HolienAlexandra Holien is the Vice President of Revenue and Strategy and Deputy Director of Ada Developers Academy. She talks with Chad about working for a nonprofit that prioritizes teaching Black, Brown, Latinx, Indigenous, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and low-income folks software development for free.
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CHAD: This is the Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots Podcast, where we explore the design, development, and business of great products. I'm your host, Chad Pytel...2022-02-1034 min