Yale College Voices: Exploring Diverse Roles and Innovative Projects of Our Staff19 Des 2023

Fostering IT Inclusivity through User Experience: Sam Cohen’s Unconventional Journey

In this episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey engages in a heartfelt conversation with Sam Cohen, the Director of IT for the Office of International and Summer Programs, formerly known as the Center for International and Professional Experience. This episode unravels the layers of Sam's exceptional journey, where design, technology, and the principles of diversity, belonging, and inclusion seamlessly converge.

Throughout the episode, listeners will navigate pivotal moments as Sam recounts experiences, ranging from studying graphic design to discovering inspiration in mentors and shaping a career that challenges conventional norms. The transformative realization that technology can wield substantial influence in fostering inclusivity and empowerment becomes evident.

Sam's narrative gently guides us through his transition from graphic design to IT, unveiling the profound impact of nurturing diversity in the ever-evolving landscape of information technology. The episode explores the role of design in shaping inclusive user experiences and observes how Sam's journey encapsulates the spirit of belonging.

Listeners will discover how Sam's diverse experiences, from creating graphics for industrial systems to his work as a dedicated educational technologist in OISP to contributing to the Yale College website redesign project, have shaped his perspective on inclusivity in IT. Sam's contagious enthusiasm provides the audience with insights into the dynamic intersection of creativity, technology, and the unwavering commitment to establishing an environment where everyone feels valued and included.

In this thought-provoking episode, Darice and Sam delve into topics that transcend the technical aspects of IT, placing emphasis on the transformative power of diversity and belonging in shaping a more inclusive future. Welcome to the inspiring world of Sam's journey, where design becomes a catalyst for fostering diversity, belonging, and inclusion in the realm of information technology at Yale College.

Podcast Host: Darice Corey | Director of Web and IT Planning | Yale College Dean's Office DEIB Advisory Committee Co-Chair

Podcast Guest:

Samuel Cohen | Director of IT for the Office of International and Summer Programs

Video/Podcast Producer: Ryan McEvoy | Yale Broadcast Studio

Social Media Team: Linden Skalak, Branford '26; Elora Kim, Jonathan Edwards '26

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