Published in 10 Questions·Sep 8, 202010 Questions with Ada TagoeCloud Technical Program Manager — Born and raised in Hong Kong, Ada Tagoe (she/her) moved to the United Kingdom with her family as a teenager. …Women In Tech4 min readWomen In Tech4 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jul 2, 202016 Inspiring Caribbean Women in STEMThis June, in honor of Caribbean Heritage Month, Women of Silicon Valley dedicated our platforms to celebrating women of the Caribbean diaspora in STEM. From medicine to telecom to cybersecurity, these #CaribbeanTechies are killing the game and repping their Caribbean roots however far their journeys take them! …Caribbean20 min readCaribbean20 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 30, 20204 Questions with Narda Chisholm-GreeneSenior Manager at Verizon — Narda Chisholm-Greene (she/her) is a proud Jamaican-born, naturalized citizen of the United States. She is a resident of South Orange, New Jersey, and holds a Master Degree of Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. Narda is a Senior Manager at Verizon who manages an automation and integration team. She finds…Women In Tech2 min readWomen In Tech2 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 30, 20204 Questions with Justina Nixon-SaintilDirector of Corporate Social Responsibility at Verizon — Justina Nixon-Saintil (she/her) has a Mechanical Engineering degree, and her career has spanned leadership roles across marketing, program management, network engineering, and social responsibility. Currently, she focuses on creating and leading programs that address the barriers to digital inclusion. 1. Where’s your hometown? Calibishie, Dominica.Caribbean2 min readCaribbean2 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 30, 20204 Questions with Arlene Harris-WebberArea Manager at Verizon Inc. — Arlene Harris-Webber (she/her) is an Area Manager for Verizon Inc., servicing the Central Westchester, New York, and Connecticut regions. She is responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure for Verizon’s Fios and 5G platforms. 1. Where’s your hometown? Bridgeport, Connecticut. 2. How did you get into STEM? I was always curious about technology and science and was annoyed at attempts to…Caribbean2 min readCaribbean2 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 30, 20204 Questions with Renee J. RobleyActivations Technician at Ultimate Software — Renee J. Robley (she/her) is an Activations Technician at Ultimate Software in South Florida, and boy-mom of one. …Caribbean2 min readCaribbean2 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 30, 20204 Questions with Michele MariusDirector of ICT Pulse Consulting Limited — An experienced Consultant, Manager, Regulator, and Engineer, Michele Marius (she/her) has 20 years’ experience in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and telecommunications, in areas such as policy and regulation, regulatory administration, technology, and governance. …Caribbean3 min readCaribbean3 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 29, 20204 Questions with Yaneke HenrySenior Manager, System Performance, at Verizon — Yaneke Henry (she/her) is a Senior Manager of System Performance at Verizon from San Antonio, Texas. 1. Where’s your hometown? Bois Content, St. Catherine, Jamaica. 2. How did you get into STEM? Growing up, my Uncle John would repair old electronic equipment around the yard, so naturally, when it came time to choose a trade at Old Harbor High School I…Women In Tech3 min readWomen In Tech3 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 29, 20204 Questions with Sheryl Duffus WilliamsNetwork Engineer in Verizon Communication — Sheryl Duffus Williams (she/her) is a Network Engineer in Verizon Communication, New York, on the Voice & Video Engineering Core Network Engineering team. She obtained an MBA from Long Island University and Master’s of Science in Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology. Sheryl believes there is a place for…Caribbean3 min readCaribbean3 min read
Published in #CaribbeanTechies·Jun 23, 20204 Questions with Rissy La Touche1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself? I am a Black woman of Jamaican and Grenadian descent, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, and I’m part of the first-generation of my family to be born in the USA. Professionally, I’m a storyteller focused on brand and marketing strategy, and I’m currently on sabbatical as I seek…Caribbean4 min readCaribbean4 min read
