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Ayana Baraka of ‘Greenwood Avenue’: “Chase down your curiosities”

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Baraka is the Content Creator for “Greenwood Avenue: A Virtual Reality Experience,” an immersive experience about Black Wall Street and the Race Massacre of 1921. Baraka’s foray into immersive storytelling came while attending USC’s School of Cinematic Arts for her MFA in Cinematic Art, Film, and Television. Coast Guard.

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Becca Post of Helen & Gertrude: 5 Steps We Must Take To Truly Create An Inclusive, Representative, and Equitable Society

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A self-proclaimed “awkward introverted extrovert,” Becca exercises all angles of her personality in — and outside — of the office. Outside of the agency, she’s a devoted animal lover often fostering one or two extra dogs in her home and fundraising for local animal shelters. Employees also complete 360-degree peer reviews twice a year.

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Chris Taylor: “Prepare ahead of time”

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Taylor served in D Company, 12th New York Infantry Regiment during the Spanish American War, my grandfather John Taylor served in the Army during World War 2, my dad, Mike Taylor served in the Army during the Vietnam War and it seemed like the normal thing to do. Can you tell us a bit about your military background?