DyNAMC "Technology" August 2017 Issue 17 | Page 12

DyNAMC Issue 17 | August 2017 Standard Features 86–89 20–21 26–27 32–40 43–46 22–25 116–120 10 28–29 Company Profile DyNAMC speaks with Joonko founder and CEO, Ilit Raz, who shares her inspiration and vision for the future of diversity and inclusion in today’s corporate environment. Presidents Perspective Diversity in Tech – Access Code . . . . Denied? TIP OF THE ICEBERG What Can We Do As a Society To Improve Diversity in the Tech Industry? By DyNAMC Board Member Patrick Dodger Paschall, Esq. DyNAMC Future Leaders In each issue of DyNAMC, we introduce our readers to some of America’s brightest future leaders. In this issue triple Major, triple Scholar student Dolapo Martins University of Maryland Computer Science, Linguistics - Grammars and Cognition, Classics - Latin and Greek | Triple Degree Candidate, Class of 2018 and Kevin Hernandez a senior studying Geological Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison interview cover feature Dept. of Energy D&I STEM Innovator Othalene Lawrence . At a Glance Personal insight into cover feature Scientist, VP with the Dept. of Energy and D&I STEM Innovator Othalene Lawrence. DyNAMC’s Favorite Things In its mission to promote diversity, DyNAMC felt it inspiring to showcase those “Tech” themed items that we deem noteworthy – Enjoy! Viewpoint In this issue, our Viewpoint question invited responses to the question “Is the Lack of Diversity in Tech a Cultural Issue?” It’s one thing to say you’re committed to diversity in tech; it’s another to take measurable steps. What are steps tech companies can take to implement meaningful change? We wanted to know, and we thought you would, too. Be Validated, Be Surprised and Be Inspired by the responses. Spiritual Column Pastor Theola Campbell NAMCO Community Involvement/Public Relations Committee Chair, gives an insightful spiritual perspective on “STEM” Spirituality to Enlighten Mankind.