Meet DrupalCon keynote speaker: Sheree Atcheson

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We’re thrilled to announce one of our confirmed keynote speakers for DrupalCon North America 2021! Sheree Atcheson, an award-winning leader, author, and frequent speaker on diversity and inclusion in the tech industry will deliver a presentation on Monday, April 12 titled: Allyship—The Key to Unlocking the Power of Diversity.

Atcheson will talk about one crucial way everyone can play a role in making our work environments and technology more inclusive: intersectional allyship. She’ll discuss how we can consider, champion, and advocate for the needs of others through all of our processes, and offer useful tips on how to become a more inclusive person in your own day-to-day life.

Atcheson is Global Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Peakon, an advisory board member with Women Who Code, and author of Demanding More: Why Diversity and Inclusion Don’t Happen, and What You Can Do About It.

Hear her speak on Monday, April 12 at 12:10 pm EDT (UTC -4).

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