The Power of Mentorship and Sponsorship to Create More Diversity in Tech

“I always bang my head against a wall at how difficult diversity and inclusion is to cultivate in organizations,” Kevin McFall shares. “It’s a business imperative. A significant percentage of high-performing companies are ones that have embraced diversity and inclusion.”

He's a Diversity and Inclusion expert focused on dismantling systems that hold back people of color in tech. He is also a co-host, interviewer, and music journalist at Vintage House. Kevin is the Managing Director and founder of Red Clay Digital, and an adjunct instructor at City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College.

In this week's show, Kevin talks about the importance of mentorship and sponsorship and why these two things are critical if we want to attract and retain diverse tech professionals. 

Tune in to listen to Kevin, and then let us know: how has technology made diversity and inclusion easier in your community?

Please share your thoughts in the comments.