Live long and prosper, Code Liberation
It’s been almost 4 years since I helped to start The Code Liberation Foundation.
In that time, I learned countless lessons about management, running an organization, and public speaking. I met and collaborated with great people. I grew as an engineer and created things I wouldn’t have been able to otherwise. I was able to teach, inspire, and learn from hundreds of marginalized people who now are able to make games.
However, I decided this past November that it was time for me to move on to other initiatives. I want to work on more personal projects such as SweetXheart and SenseU, focus on my job at Etsy (we’re hiring!), as well as see where Good for PoC goes in 2017. I want to focus more on my job, family, and friends.
Code Liberation will be left in the very capable hands of Phoenix Perry, Adelle Lin, Adina Shanholtz, Rachél Bazelais, and more. I’m looking forward to seeing the great efforts they organize. I thank them for all their support, and guidance, and friendship.
“When you let me take, I’m grateful. When you let me give, I’m blessed.” – Leonard Nimoy
Upcoming talks
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Finding Meaning In Design When Nothing Is Fine
We’re all aware: working while under duress is terrible! Especially as a designer. People often talk about design as a superpower because you can illustrate the future—and it often is quite magical. But when your skillset doesn’t feel immediately relevant to your survival, the magic evaporates. In this very personal and relatable talk, I will share my experience with navigating hard times and experiencing a career block. Attendees will learn techniques for overcoming the malaise and building a guided, sustainable design career.
Want to talk?
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