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PRSA Event: PRSA’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee Presents Celebrating Women in Tech
March 24, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
As we continue to commemorate Women’s History Month, please plan to join PRSA for Diverse Dialogues: Celebrating Women in Tech on Tuesday, March 24 at 2 p.m. PT.
You’ll meet the women in tech who are disrupting the industry. You’ll also get looped into the latest technology, advancements and innovations that communications professionals need to know.
Explore perspectives on how technology is impacting the PR and communications profession today, and how to better position tech to further our industry, whether for clients or in-house.
At this webinar, you’ll hear key insights from:
- Brandi Boatner, Manager, Digital & Advocacy Communications @IBM Corporate Communications
- Cathy Hackl, futurist & author of “The Augmented Workforce: How AR, AI, 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make.”
Meet Our Participants
Brandi Boatner is an award-winning digital communication, public relations, social media professional and prolific public speaker based in New York City. As a member of the IBMer Communications team (employee/internal communications), Boatner supports key initiatives for the Transformation and Culture function, including social media support for the SVP of Transformation and Culture and digital engagement for diversity and inclusion channels. She leads initiatives that empower managers to help shape the IBM culture from within their teams, drive employee advocacy through social activation and continues to serve as the lead for social justice communications known as Emb(race), IBM’s response in combating implicit bias, discrimination and racial inequality. Currently, Boatner is one of five finalists for Outstanding In-House PR Professional for the 2021 PR Week Awards.
Cathy Hackl is a leading tech futurist and globally recognized business leader specializing in augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and spatial computing. She is one of LinkedIn’s top technology voices (the highest honor on the platform) and a champion for diversity. Hackl has worked with some of the biggest names in tech including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap and HTC VIVE. She leads the Futures Intelligence Group, a futures research & consulting firm that works with clients in tech, fashion, media, government, and defense implementing innovation strategies, strategic foresight and emerging technologies.
Join the conversation using #PRDiversity and tagging @PRSADiversity.