#DiversityInTech isn't just about these ongoing coversations that stress increasing percentages of people of color, various genders, socio-economic status, physical abilities etc. in the tech industry. It is also about equipping those pioneers, who venture into the scene, with cliff notes on how to navigate different (sometimes funky) communication styles, a myriad of micro-aggressions and unspoken rules (or etiquette) that we all inevitably come up against. This morning, I had the opportunity to share insider knowledge with the new @YesWeCode cohort of 10 black and brown folks who will begin at Dev Bootcamp on the 28th. I shared my experiences, as a non-developer (basically a hacker), Web Producer and entrepreneur. Hopefully, they can skip some of the mistakes and pitfalls I had to learn from when venturing out on my own. I'm delighted to know they will enter the program in SF, with Michael J. Walker as the lead of the SF division. It reflects so many opportunities for more of "us" to get into the industry, and I can't wait to see the results in 2016. Repping @uplftrs because this is what the movement is about 🙌🏾 Thank you to Johnnie And Tamyra for holding the space! #OxyGrads #OxyGradsDoinThangs #YesWeCode #BlackGirlsCode #DevBootCamp #InclusiveOverDiverse