• What were your reflections from the video?

I never realized how much of an impact unconscious bias has had on my decision making. I think understanding and acknowledging it is a thought process I need to integrate into everyday decisions and life in general. I also think this will be a very important trait or habit to have in professional development and working with other people, especially with software development.

• In what ways have you examined your implicit biases before coming to Turing?

I honestly have never taken anything similar to this into consideration.

• What kind of software do you imagine building in the future? How will understanding biases (or avoiding understanding biases) impact your products?

When building software, I think I need to make a conscious effort to make software that is not biased based on user abilities, like what Stevie was talking about in the Google video. By understanding biases, I can make software that is not biased in whatever way that may be.

• When you consider the way you move through the world, what elements of your identity are you most aware of on a daily basis?

I am most aware of my introversion. I acknowledge that is is not a weakness, but rather just a different personality.

• What strengths does your identity give you? How will you utilize those at Turing?

I am able to be a better listener which I will utilize at Turing when working with other people.

• How do you think you could value the identities of those around you to bring out their strengths at Turing? Has there been a time where you were able to advocate or include people around you?

I think one of the most important communication skills is listening, which I think is more important thank talking itself. A team cannot function if everyone's voices aren't heard. I think listening is one way to value the identities of those around you. I also think being open-minded is a great way to show that you care about other people's opinions.

• How will your strengths impact you as a teammate? What will you bring to your cohort?

I think my strengths will overall impact how I contribute to the team. I will bring inclusion and open-mindedness to my cohort.