Carine Mizero Kizito is an IT consultant with 15 years of experience in software development, including as a functional analyst, release manager, project coordinator, and IT manager. She holds a bachelor’s in computer science from Université de Montréal and a graduate diploma in Software engineering from Université de Sherbrooke. Mrs. Mizero Kizito is also an artist.Her illustrations are inspired by fashion, nature and women’s beauty.
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THIS PRESENTATION WILL BE HELD IN ENGLISH
How I struggled with (and conquered) social identity threat as a woman who would often find herself being the only one in a 10+ employees ´team
Ever heard about social identity threats among women in STEM? No? You’re not alone! By sharing the story about how in my early career I went on to strip down what I considered “too feminine” and reject my artistic side, I hope to raise awareness and help other women in male-dominated fields.
