Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at gener8tor.

“When I started working at gener8tor I knew that my role would center around creating and promoting opportunities for entrepreneurs of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This was very important to me in seeking a career that aligned with my values and my experiences as the first person in my family born in the US. However, I didn’t yet understand how central to all of our work striving for true equity and inclusion would be. I’ve been immensely grateful for the space to discuss and learn more about issues relating to race, gender and identity at gener8tor. We have staff with such a diverse set of personal and professional backgrounds and with their support I have been able to grow both in my professional role and on my journey of supporting diversity, equity and inclusion. I feel confident that as a company we’ll continue to move forward and learn together.”

"My journey to gener8tor came through academia, non-profit management, and workforce development. While completing my PhD in Medical Sociology, I began looking for ways to take my work with health inequality from research to practice and make near term impact on social causes like access to education and employment. Over the next 3 years, I applied this vision of an equitable economic prosperity to Birmingham's tech ecosystem as director of a non-profit workforce development organization. After leading the organization through the training of over 700 local residents in tech, I️ began considering the opportunity to support the creation of more jobs in the region, which led me to startup support, and ultimately gener8tor."

“As a graduate of a historically black university and a leader who has sought to utilize my time and talents to uplift underserved companies, aligning my personal mission with my career direction was important. Joining a company that truly valued diversity, equity and inclusion wasn’t an option, it was a must. One of my passions has always revolved around the intersection of public policy and how we as a society can use investments to generate positive social and environmental impact alongside top financial returns. From day one, gener8tor’s values and mission aligned with my personal and professional goals. I believe that investing in the best and brightest-regardless of race, place or gender-creates more vibrant communities and removes barriers that have often existed for diverse and women business leaders. Empowering communities to invest in themselves and to promote inclusive economic growth in their own backyards are powerful concepts. I’m grateful to continue this work in my personal life, but even more grateful gener8tor creates a space for me to live out my passions.”