Iris has introduced many D&I solutions in her career so far, such as adding Unconscious Bias training to senior and lead team member training curriculum, held open Lunch and Learn sessions with team members on topics centered around diversity and inclusivity in tech, and revised team approach to recruiting, hiring, and retention to enhance DEI. This included efforts at removing biased language from job postings and interviews, removing bias from resume review, standardizing onboarding processes, practicing radical candor, and held intentionally inclusive team-building events. Iris has also volunteered as City Director at Lesbians Who Tech, where she helped bring inclusivity and visibility to the organization’s overall efforts to change the face of technology. Through event planning, representation, and mentorship, they were able to build community in the largely underrepresented LGBT+ tech.
