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June 23 - 25, 2025
Denver, Colorado
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Becoming a Stronger Ally : Handling Difficult Situations and Building Inclusive Communities - Sat Agrawal & Li He, Discover Financial Services
Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3H
Dojos help provide a safe space which encourages active listening to the experiences of marginalized groups, educate about their perspectives, build empathy towards those different from you. This interactive session provides an arena for participants to practice allyship skills and consider more diverse perspectives. Through facilitated discussions and a scenario-based exercise (replacing the "Dojo" context), participants to learn how to actively listen to the experiences of marginalized groups, understand diverse perspectives, and build empathy. This session aims to equip you with practical strategies for navigating complicated situations and fostering a more inclusive open-source community
Speakers
avatar for Sat Agrawal

Sat Agrawal

Senior Principle Software Engineer, Discover Financial Services
Sat Agrawal holds CKA, CKAD, and TOGAF certifications, showcasing his cloud-native expertise. At Discover, he combines deep technical knowledge with a focus on automation and efficiency. Sat mentors teams on agile practices, streamlining delivery cycles. He speaks at conferences... Read More →
avatar for Li He

Li He

Sr. Principal Program Manager, Discover Financial Services
Li is a Sr. Principal Program Manager at Discover Financial Services with 10+ years of experience in scrum master, agile delivery lead, and agile coach roles; leading teams deliver technology and data driven products in telecommunication, insurance, telematics, and finance industries... Read More →
Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:20pm - 5:00pm MDT
Bluebird Ballroom 3H
  Equity + Inclusion + Accessibility

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