Stepping into GoGuardian’s newly created chief diversity officer position, Dionna Smith plans to tackle diversity, equity and inclusion both inside the company and externally. Conscious of the ways technology has, in the past, provided barriers to equity, Smith aims to turn the tables. She shared with EdTech her vision for educational technology that opens doors for historically marginalized groups.
Previously holding roles in talent and DEI for companies such as LexisNexis and Cisco Systems, Smith also led diverse talent strategies at Delta Airlines. Having received multiple accolades for…