Episode 56 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Shona Bang, Speaker, Writer and Product Marketing Manager, Global Humans of IT Community Lead, Microsoft 365 Commercial GTM. Shona founded and led the Diversity and Tech Community at Microsoft focused on diversity and inclusion, growing a global community of 6,000 members in 75 countries from scratch.
Shona and Heather caught up virtually from Redmond, WA and Marina del Rey, CA.
Listen in as they talk about:
Shona’s background in crisis PR management and how that led to her developing the Diversity and Tech community.
Why her team has decided to re-pivot Diversity and Tech to Humans of IT and their plans for Microsoft Ignite 2019 and beyond.
What inspired her to pursue a career in tech as a young woman in Singapore and where that journey has taken her.
How to get involved with all the amazing communities and programs coming out of Microsoft to make not only the workplace better, but the entire world as well.
Shona Bang
Shona is a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft who leads the global Humans of IT Community where thousands of technologists around the world get to connect, learn from one another and develop the art of being amazing #HumansofIT. Whether it’s through sharpening their professional skills, finding tech mentors or gaining inspiration through the plethora of Tech for Good stories on the platform, Shona is determined to foster a community that helps people be their best selves and learn to harness their tech superpowers for good. Having lived in three countries and spending the last seven years in various roles across Microsoft including crisis management, public relations, marketing and technical account management, Shona is a seasoned professional who is focused on helping make the tech industry a kinder, more inclusive place for all.
To connect with Shona: LinkedIn | Twitter
