Black in business: career advice for young Black professionals

The Black professional experience looks different for everyone, but there is power in learning from the lived experiences of others. Join us to hear inspiring insights and advice for Black professionals starting out in their careers.

Jameel Bennett Onboarding Manager, Duolingo

Jameel is the Onboarding Manager at Duolingo, where she’s supported the People Team for over 4 yrs. She has 12+ yrs of HR experience and has worked in various sectors including tech, banking & government contracting.

Terry Jones Talent Development Trainer

Terry is an L&D leader, Career Coach, and author who helps professionals looking to change jobs and careers to land a new position by alleviating the stress and frustration of doing it alone. He works independently with corporations and mentors professionals in his Get Hired Coaching Program.

Tayvion Payton Sr. Security Engineer, Ripple

Tayvion is a Sr. Security Engineer working at Ripple w/ 7+ yrs of experience in threat detection, insider threat, & security operations. In his spare time, he enjoys creating content about career advice and financial literacy.

Sherry McCaskill HR Talent Acquisition College Programs, Diversity & Employer Brand Manager, Toyota

Sherry has been with Toyota Motors North America for 23 yrs and is a talent acquisition manager and oversees the strategy for college programs, diversity, and employer branding across North American operations.

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