Dwana Franklin-Davis

@DFranklinDavis

Woman in Tech, Creator of technologist, Wife, Mom X2, change agent, force for good, teller of truth

Joined October 2012
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  1. Mar 15

    I want to set the record straight: the phrase “women and women of color” does more harm than good. Read our DTC piece to learn why you need to be intentional in the language you use:

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  2. Mar 14

    Shout out to and your vision for 100DIGITS. I'm honored to be among these amazing icons. Happy PI DAY! 🥧🌍

    “I don’t have anyone to look up to in STEM” Allow me to introduce you to 100DIGITS, a video and online database featuring 100 women and non-binary Icons in STEM. HAPPY INTERNATIONAL PI DAY! SHARE SHARE SHARE 🚀🥧✨
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  3. Mar 8

    This , I teamed up with on what to my high school self: “Your difference is your superpower, and you belong here.”

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    To help us celebrate ,   CEO has this advice for her high school self: "Your differences are your superpower." 💥 Women in tech: Share YOUR advice to your high school self using !
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  4. Mar 3

    Technology empowers, innovates, and adapts. Industry leaders like are demonstrating that companies can operate under those same progressive values by investing in equity.

    📢 We are excited to welcome as our second-only Senior Executive Coalition Member! UKG’s investment in Reboot shows that companies continue to believe in the power of targeted approaches in yielding a more representative & equitable tech workforce.
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  5. Feb 24

    We can reimagine what learning and work look like for the tech sector—together. & ’s new report features solutions to advance opportunities for Black students and professionals. Learn more here:

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  6. Jan 27

    Sending virtual hugs to all my formal/informal mentors and sponsors. I wouldn't be here without you!🤗💕 Even though National Mentoring Month is coming to a close, you can take action all year! Mentorship improves graduation rates, career outcomes, and general mental health.

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  7. Jan 21

    Know a high school girl? Please share this amazing opportunity to get them started in their computer science journey brought by my partners at and

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  8. Jan 13

    Dear Tech Companies: ERGs are voluntary, but *not* optional. Read on to learn more about how to make ERGs indispensable:

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  9. Jan 4

    The tech education-to-career pipeline fails low-income students even before degree completion–– but we aren’t talking about it. & I decided to change that. Read our piece in to understand how companies can level the playing field:

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  10. 16 Dec 2021

    Last year, adjusting for population, Maryland had more students pass the AP CS P exam than *any* other state. Head to ’s deep dive to learn more about how, why, and what we can learn:

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    15 Nov 2021

    Just a reminder that Black professionals still only make up 3% of tech executives and 1% of tech founders. We need more Black representation in tech. Learn about the barriers that remain for the ! Learn More:

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  12. 9 Nov 2021

    Collaboration > Competition. Always. I spoke to from about how companies that learn, share, & grow together can help close the gap for BLNA women in tech:

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  13. 5 Nov 2021

    I am proud to have worked alongside amazing leaders over the last year to help create the ACT Report. Check out the replay of including lively conversations with Idris Elba and Trevor Noah.

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  14. 3 Nov 2021

    Happening now! Twitter Live Stream:

    Care about ? Join us tomorrow 11/3 9AM PT to hear from me, & many more!
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  15. 1 Nov 2021

    Calling all women in tech to mentor BLNA students in undergrad pursuing computing degrees. Because if they see IT they can be IT. REGISTER: Goal is to find Black, Latina, or Native American women in tech to pilot this program

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  16. 29 Oct 2021

    I'm excited to be part of this session! Should be a great conversation.

    Session Announcement! Join , , , and Stefanie Sanford of on building more diverse, creative pathways into the tech industry.
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  17. 28 Oct 2021

    Today, I’m thrilled to be a part of Catalyze Tech, an unprecedented effort to transform DEI outcomes in the tech industry. Learn more:

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    21 Oct 2021

    Did you hear about ’s paper that showed evidence of bias in AI? Hear from her and the rest of our panel of leading voices on algorithmic bias that want to create a more equitable future! RSVP:

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  19. 20 Oct 2021

    I spoke to recently about building better pathways for students entering tech & better workplaces for women in tech. We also spoke about 's upcoming mentoring program to provide tailored support for BLNA students. Tune in:

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  20. 13 Oct 2021

    "Think about investing in future success rather than only rewarding future success." This is exactly the mindset companies should have for future talent:

    "Think about investing in future success rather than only rewarding future success."
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