Bridging the GAP
We build too many walls and not enough bridges. The Technology Association of Georgia has launched Bridge Builders to remove the walls impeding progress and diversity in Georgia. Bridge Builders is an Equity & Inclusion initiative designed to bring the technology and business community together to drive change.
TAG's Commitment to Equity & Inclusion
Let’s Ensure:
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Georgia’s technology workforce reflects state’s overall workforce
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Underrepresented tech professionals advance mid-level managerial and senior leadership positions
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Underrepresented entrepreneurs participate fully in Georgia’s growth economy
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The Bridge to More Inclusion
The goals are clear and attainable. Bridge Builders aims to create a more equitable technology workforce representative of our population. Specifically, in the next five years, Bridge Builders wants to advance 1,000 Black people in technology careers over the next 5 years through:
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Helping people gain the right skills
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Connecting entrepreneurs with needed resources
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Promoting career paths in technology
Bridge Builders will advocate for minorities to achieve higher level management and executive jobs through TAG member companies, public advocacy, and programming.
Additionally, the initiative aims for more diverse membership in all TAG boards, societies, committees, and task forces with a goal of 25 percent of people from diverse backgrounds by end of 2023.
Thank you to our investors
TAG Bridge Builders Advisory Board
Larry K. Williams
President & CEO
Jefferey Buzzelli
SVP & GM
Dr. Loretta Daniels
Executive Director, TAG Education Collaborative
Cherie Fuzzell
Senior Director
Apple
Ron McMurtrie
Chief Commercial Officer
Daniel Mikkelson
VP, Gas technology Solutions
Southern Company
Mike Neumeier
Owner, Principal & CMO
Michelle Pluskota
South Regional VP
Comcast
Krish Shetty
VP - Product Development & Engineering
Michael Sullivan
Vice President & CIO
Kyle Tothill
Managing Director & Partner
Keyla Cabret-Lewis
Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Louis Gump
President
Digital Current, LLC
Catina Wilson
Bridge Builders Staff
Dr. Loretta Daniels
Director, TAG Bridge Builders
Larry K. Williams
TAG President & CEO
Bebita Metellus
Program Manager
Jordan Colbert
