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Anthony Mays helps companies build diverse tech talent, drawing on his journey from foster care in Compton to Google. A DEI speaker and resilience speaker, he serves as Senior Advisor for Brilliant Black Minds at Karat.
Anthony Mays, founder of Morgan Latimer Consulting and a former software engineer at Google, is dedicated to developing the next generation of tech talent. An abuse survivor and former foster kid from Compton, Anthony's story of resilience and perseverance motivates audiences.
With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry and as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion advocate, Anthony brings a unique perspective to his work. He helps underrepresented communities navigate the tech world and advises companies on how to attract and retain diverse talent.
Anthony's journey from Compton to Google was featured in a viral BuzzFeed video, and he has contributed thought pieces to publications including the Huffington Post and Black Enterprise. He also serves as a Senior Advisor for the Brilliant Black Minds initiative at Karat. His speaking engagements cover topics including turning imposter syndrome into strength, the intersection of faith and technology, and a six-step problem-solving strategy.
Topics, sessions and talks
Most people see imposter syndrome as a weakness to overcome, a condition that disproportionately impacts women and people of color. Yet despite the downsides, there are some upsides too. What if it can actually be your greatest strength?
Based on the notion that “Great Teams Are Made of Great Individuals”, Clive Woodward has identified four criteria, which he believes characterize a champion individual or team in both business and sport. ‘The DNA of a Champion’ details each of these criteria, but also how they can be coached to achieve high performing teams.
Anthony Mays discusses leveraging personal stories to enhance diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the power of individual narratives in fostering understanding and belonging in professional environments.
Anthony brings a unique blend of personal resilience, professional expertise, and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion that can inspire and transform your team. His journey from adversity to success in the tech industry offers powerful insights into overcoming challenges and fostering an inclusive workplace. Booking him as a speaker will not only motivate your team but also equip them with practical strategies for attracting and retaining diverse talent, enhancing your company's innovation and competitiveness.
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Anthony Mays draws on his own life narrative — from foster care in Compton to software engineer at Google — as the structural backbone of his sessions, using personal testimony to ground DEI topics in lived experience rather than abstraction.
Anthony Mays speaks on imposter syndrome as a source of strength, personal narrative as a tool for inclusion, and practical problem-solving strategy. He is a former software engineer at Google whose journey from Compton to the company was featured in a viral BuzzFeed video.
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