#19 The Inspirational Leader Series: Vincent Brathwaite [Video]

“According to recent studies by the National Society of Black Engineers, black designers make up only 3% of the workforce. What this means is that for my entire design career, I have always been a minority. I remember the initial shock and discomfort that I felt walking into rooms with my design counterparts. These spaces were often board positions, client meetings, or design events. The challenge wasn’t so much about me existing in those spaces as it was navigating the biases of others while in those spaces.”

Meet Vincent Brathwaite, Senior Program Manager for Design Operations at GitHub, a seasoned educator, and a speaker. He was previously the Director of the Design Leadership Forum at Invision. His mission is to design experiences that help leaders positively impact the world.

We discuss:

– The challenges and experiences of being a black leader in the design industry
– The impact of identity on leadership development
– The role of advocacy in leadership
– Overcoming personal barriers to creating inclusive spaces

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