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Quiana Berry’s involvement as a speaker for our Ally internal Black and Brown in Technology and Aliados ERG group’s DEI panel during Hispanic Heritage Month and Hispanic and Latino Tech Week was truly remarkable. Despite personal and travel challenges, she committed to delivering an inspiring and educational presentation, drawing from her experiences as a Product Manager at Red Hat. Quiana’s insights into navigating the corporate world as an Afrolatina, along with actionable tips for overcoming obstacles, were both informative and motivating. Her focus on allyship resonated deeply with our audience, and she emphasized the crucial role of allies in fostering diversity and inclusion. Quiana’s dedication to DEI and passion for empowering others made her an invaluable asset to our event. Her contributions, including crafting questions beforehand and adding energy to the discussion, were greatly appreciated. I highly recommend Quiana as a speaker for any event or panel discussion, as her ability to connect with the audience and deliver impactful advice is truly exceptional. Working with Quiana was a pleasure!

I had the privilege of working with Quiana Berry for a virtual keynote during Open Source Day for Grace Hopper Celebration 2023. Her virtual keynote was nothing short of exceptional so much so that she left our production crew speechless. We even reshared her poem during our in-person celebration! In my years of recruiting virtual speakers, Quiana has raised the bar for virtual speakers. Her talk left a lasting impact, and the feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive with scores of GHC members chiming in enthusiastically in the chat if the virtual event and in person event.
Quiana’s ability to seamlessly blend her multicultural life experiences as a world traveler to engage global community, ability to educate about open source while integrating elements of pop culture and statistics from research in open source development contributions was truly remarkable and spot on for our global audience.

Quiana’s sense of initiative and proactive approach stood out to me during a chaotic Founders Circle event. Despite the chaos, she took charge and created a spreadsheet for attendees to connect, which led to meaningful connections for me post-event. Additionally, she followed up with a website review session, combining her product management skills with her experience as a solo woman traveler. Her valuable feedback, industry understanding, and proactive attitude make her highly recommended.

Quiana Berry delivered an exceptional virtual talk for our ERG groups, combining informative research on DEI with personal anecdotes of resilience and career navigation. Her talk provided valuable insights into the market’s DEI landscape, including the impact of AI events on diversity initiatives. Quiana’s journey from pre-med to product, along with her three promotions, offered tangible tips on overcoming adversity and excelling in the tech field, including salary negotiation and promotion strategies. She tailored her talk to our ERG groups’ needs, weaving topics seamlessly and surprising us with a powerful poem tailored to our company. The success of her talk, evidenced by its widespread sharing within our company, underscores Quiana’s ability to inspire any audience. I highly recommend her for future speaking engagements, given her product expertise, leadership background at Red Hat/IBM, and Afro-Latina advocacy.

Quiana has spearheaded the creation of a free community resource list aimed at connecting recruiters with candidates from underrepresented groups, as well as assisting job seekers in expanding their networks. Her efforts have significantly facilitated the diversity hiring process, with recruiters benefiting from accessing underrepresented candidates through her spreadsheet. Quiana’s innate creativity, organizational skills, and community-building abilities make her a valuable asset. She embodies inspirational leadership, prioritizes inclusion, engages in philanthropy and community work, and excels at connecting individuals across various communities. I highly recommend Quiana for her exceptional talents in fostering diverse and inclusive environments.

Meeting with Quiana for a one-on-one session was incredibly valuable for me. After being inspired by her talk and volunteer work mentoring my classmates as an alumnus at The Knowledge House boot camp, I sought further guidance from her. During our meeting, Quiana generously shared her time, experiences, and resources, providing tailored coaching on breaking into product management from a nontraditional background. Her personalized approach instilled confidence in me as a person of color entering the tech industry. Quiana’s openness about her day-to-day experiences as a product manager allowed me to gain invaluable insights into the role. I am grateful for her mentorship, which has equipped me to navigate my career path with confidence. I highly recommend Quiana as a mentor or coach for anyone seeking guidance in their professional journey. She is truly inspiring and supportive.

Quiana possesses an exceptional intellect and executes tasks with precision and efficiency. During Cornell’s Human Performance Hackathon, I had the privilege of working with her as a team member. Together, we developed a product aimed at addressing employee burnout and enhancing efficiency within organizations. Quiana’s dedication to thorough industry research and her proactive approach in gathering ideas and suggestions from mentors were truly impressive. She played a pivotal role in crafting the perfect pitch for our product, leading our team to win 1st place for best demo. I firmly believe that Quiana would be an invaluable asset to any team or organization.

My experience being mentored by Quiana Berry has been nothing short of transformative. After hearing her speak at the NYC National Society of Black Engineers x Blacks in Technology event, I was compelled to learn more about her journey. Quiana generously shared over an hour of her time, providing invaluable insights into roles at Red Hat that aligned with my skills. She not only connected me with education and job resources but also offered guidance on branding my LinkedIn profile to effectively position myself in the tech industry. Quiana’s ability to ask thought-provoking questions and recommend roles that resonated with my aspirations truly stood out. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine desire to see others succeed make her an exceptional mentor. I highly recommend Quiana as a career coach, especially for early career leaders looking to transition into the technology sector.

Quiana Berry stood out as a distinguished speaker at the NYC National Society of Black Engineers x Blacks in Technology Tech Panel, captivating STEM undergraduate leaders, professionals, and educators from esteemed institutions like Columbia and NYU.
Alongside her peers, Quiana generously shared practical insights into entering the tech field, her vibrant energy and candid anecdotes resonating deeply with attendees. Fearlessly sharing her journey as an underrepresented Afro-Latina woman in tech, she left a lasting impact, inspiring students to embrace AI in their job searches and bolster their digital presence. Quiana’s guidance on career transitions and leadership in the product field proved invaluable, her ability to connect with students evident as many sought her advice personally.
With her diverse experiences and engaging presence, Quiana is a highly recommended speaker, especially for empowering future leaders.