#TechSistasTalk Episode 2: In conversation with Rosario Robinson, Her Systers Keeper from
In this episode of Tech Sistas Talk we connect with
, Her Keeper at on the impact that Trailblazers like Anita Borg and the Systers community has made toward increasing awareness of the challenges women in technology face. She shares the story of how she became Her Systers Keeper, the secret behind her gift of incredibly community building, the vision for advancing equity by 2030, and what it’s going to take to improve the state of the world and create a more equitable society for women in tech industries all over the world.Check out this bio to learn more:
Rosario “Rose” Robinson is based in Washington, DC and is Director, AnitaB.org Communities and Technical Programs. She’s also Her Systers’ Keeper, global community of technical women. Through various open source social impact projects and community, collaboration and learning, she works tirelessly to change the attitude in various industries to increase diverse representation of tech professionals and to ensure the culture is more inclusive and inviting where people can innovate and thrive.
Rose is also engaged with Mission:Launch on social-criminal justice data projects to eliminate barriers for returning citizens, restore equity and create sustainable opportunities. Rose enjoys traveling, foodie spots and Twitter.
Important Update from Rose
In our recent podcast interview with Rose she spoke of the importance of heart health, and self-care especially for women of color. After the podcast she also shared that she is battling a serious health challenge. We really admire Rose’s strength and are behind her 100%, holding the torch that says “Rose is going to beat this!!!” Yes Tech Sistas, claim it! 🙌🏾 And so we are holding her and her beautiful family tightly in our thoughts and prayers.
How you can support
Rose has been so supportive to us in so many ways, we wanted to give back so we asked her, how can we help? Rose shared that she is in good spirits, surrounded by family receiving the best kind of love there is and she would be delighted to receive letters, cards and notes from all of you in the community! So if Rose has touched you as much as she has impacted us, take some time to send her some love, but please avoid the social media and email trap, and instead take the time to show your support in the very meaningful ways detailed below.
Send letters of encouragement, in-kind donations, and personal updates and motivating stories on ways you’re helping the causes of women in tech, diversity, equity and inclusion. Rose would love to hear how you are making the world a better place, and multiplying the impact that she sparked within you. Send all your forms of love to keep her inspired and strong during recovery to:
Black Women in Computing
c/o Rose Robinson
P.O. Box 924
Severn, MD 21144
All you Tech Sistas out there, we want you to remember that we have to stick together! No one knows women’s issues better than we do, and no one can support is better than we can! Let’s lift up our sista Rose in love and healing! 🌹
Love, Peace and Power!
- Your Tech Sistas, Nevea and Ayori
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