The Organisational Inclusionist5 Juli 2024

Increasing Representation in Tech...with Leon Burns

On this episode of The Organisational Inclusionist, Grace Mosuro is joined by Leon Burns to discuss the current EDI backlash in the United States and Leon's great work increasing representation within STEM in the U.S.

Leon Burns, is the President and CEO of Open Technology Group (OTG), and leads the delivery of innovative IT services to US Federal Government clients, ensuring secure, efficient operations through reliable technology solutions and value-added services. Leon's strategic use of data migration early in his career left an enduring impact. This innovation facilitated the creation of automated data platforms, revolutionising project tracking and forecasting IT infrastructure deficiencies for government projects. Notably, Leon's pioneering methodology extended to constructing data modules for customer intelligence analytics, enhancing personnel retention, and bolstering OTG's bottom line. Beyond the boardroom, Leon actively breaks down social barriers, sponsoring 11 STEM programs for marginalised youth and created a $100K scholarship for his alma mater, Hampton University titled “DEIB in Black Tech”. The scholarship is for Business majors that minored in Management Information Systems encouraging students to pursue careers in business analytics. A devoted community member, Leon co-chairs an annual Lung Cancer Run in memory of his father Leon Burns Jr., raising over $173K to date. His multimedia efforts, including a YouTube series, Black Mental Health Matters, demonstrates his commitment to reducing stigmas in mental health. Leon Burns is not just a corporate leader; he is a force advancing corporate success in sound business principles and a profound commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As always, we thank you for listening, liking and following. Your support enables us to continue the conversation.

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