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PDXWIT Presents: Black History Month Happy Hour

In this virtual happy hour in collaboration with hosts First Tech Federal Credit Union and PixelSpoke, PDXWIT is celebrating Black voices. Lightning speakers Shakunda Murphy Wilson and Kym Hampton will share their personal and professional experiences as Black women, and leave you with words of wisdom and advice.    

About the lightning speakers

Shakunda Murphy Wilson is a Workforce Development Specialist at Alchemy. She is an HR professional with over 15 years of experience and a passion for championing people who value building teams & workplace culture. 


Kym Hamptonis a motivational & inspirational speaker, plus size & cosmetic model, singer, sports consultant, and a Consumer Direct Marketing Specialist. She is also a WNBA legend, with a 15 year professional basketball career that included playing in Spain, Italy, France, and Japan. 

Agenda

5:25pm - Zoom Room Opens

5:30pm - Welcome, Announcements & Introductions

5:40pm - Lighting Speakers

6:00pm - Recruiter Roll Call 

6:10pm - Networking and Breakout Rooms

7:00pm - Event Ends


PDXWIT is building a better tech industry by creating access, dismantling inequities and fueling belonging. Our events are inclusive. ALL people who support our purpose are welcome.

Event FAQ

Q: Will ASL or closed captioning be available? 

A: Yes. We plan to have ASL interpreters in attendance and will use the closed captioning features supported in Zoom.