Last year I made a pact with myself that I would not turn down a public speaking role unless it was for a really, really good reason. Too often I think that a panel or show would be made better by including more women and minorities – a fact I can only help remedy by speaking up myself, when the opportunity comes.
The most recent of these ventures was thanks to the lovely and inspiring Tarah Ferguson, whose series, Tarah Talking Tech, highlights women in Vancouver’s tech sector working on unique and interesting projects. I am honoured to be a part of her show, and believe in what Tarah is doing. You can visit her blog here to learn more.
Claire Atkin 