Collected Works
I have collected some of my work, across different formats, for those who are curious and want to learn more. If you see anything that inspires you to work with me, feel free to reach out.
Publications
Digitization: Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
Scholarly Communication Librarianship and Open Knowledge (book)
August 16, 2023
ViewWomen at Work newsletter
Globe and Mail
February 01, 2023
ViewHiring Data Scientists With Intention
The Data Leader's Survival Guide
April 28, 2022
ViewDon’t Let Hybrid Work Set Back Your DEI Efforts
Harvard Business Review
October 13, 2021
ViewInterview with Womany
Womany
December 17, 2019
ViewHow to Support Your Transgender Employees
Forbes
April 28, 2019
ViewTara Robertson tackles LGBT inclusion in the tech industry
Georgia Straight
July 25, 2018
ViewSetting your direction for 2021
In 2016 a Hawaiian crew piloted the Hokule'a, a voyaging canoe, around the world, using the traditional Polynesian technology of using the stars for wayfinding. This story inspired in so many ways and--one of them was to learn more about my cultural traditions around...
Names: respect, inclusion and belonging
Diversity, equity and inclusion is not about just revising HR policies and processes to be more inclusive and equitable, it’s a lens that you need to view everything through. For product organizations it’s a key lens to look at the product and customer experience. ...
Thought leaders in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion you should know
I can’t think of any company, country, or industry that has diversity, equity and inclusion all figured out--it’s an emergent space where we’re all learning how to do better. We can always learn from the people leading the work and from the research. I am sharing this...
Diversity Equity and Inclusion workshops and courses that I’m excited about
photo by Jacob Lund from Noun Project Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is a growing business. There are numerous DEI tech startups, DEI companies, DEI consultants and DEI certifications. I've been underwhelmed by the certifications offered by academic...
Glassdoor’s D&I ratings: What does 4.6 out of 5 even mean?
stars by Darko Pevec, licensed under Creative Commons Today I learned that Glassdoor recently added diversity and inclusion metrics to their company rankings. My first reaction was excitement--this could drive accountability and increase transparency on diversity,...
Some diversity and inclusion best practices in hiring
Image from Women of Color in Tech stock images collection After 3 years leading Diversity and Inclusion at Mozilla I'm looking for my next job: Director or Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at a tech company that's hungry to make systemic change. At Mozilla one...
visual representation matters
Recently I read an article on CBC about a project by Nicole Hill from Six Nations of the Grand River to create modern stock photos of Indigenous people because they couldn't find representations of people like them to promote development projects. There's been a bunch...
Ally is a verb, not a noun
Jeremy Dutcher's music is so beautiful and powerful. The way he talks about hearing his ancestors singing and laughing on archival recordings moves me in a deep way that I have a difficult time explaining with words. https://youtu.be/NnDJNoNVqGw His Juno acceptance...
blah, blah, blah: diversity and inclusion, the code4lib edition
Being asked to keynote code4lib was a literal dream come true for me. I shared some of the diversity and inclusion work we're doing at Mozilla, called out whiteness and racism in libraries and shared some personal stuff. This wasn't the first time I've cried while...
blah blah blah: diversity and inclusion
It was such an honour to be invited to speak at National Digital Forum in Wellington. This was the biggest talk I've ever done and it's the first talk I've done on the diversity and inclusion. I surprised myself by how emotional I got at the end and it couldn't have...
Audio
Challenge & Champion: Tara Robertson on Building Winning Teams with Inclusion
Generally Curious podcast
November 13, 2024
ViewBringing Your Full Self Into the Game: Tara Robertson on DEI
Bringing Your Full Self Into the Game: Tara Robertson in DEI
November 05, 2024
ViewStriving for a More Accountable and Inclusive Playgroup
Lucky Paper Radio
April 01, 2024
ViewFinding Courage in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Conversations with Tara Robertson
The 2% Solution
January 31, 2024
ViewData-Driven DEI with Tara Robertson
Lee2B
October 30, 2023
ViewMeeting Effort with Grace with Tara Robertson
Uncorked: The Podcast
July 18, 2023
ViewTara Robertson on Flames, Grace and Reciprocity
Let's Crew and Riot
July 13, 2023
ViewSeason 3, Episode 4
Inclusive Collective
February 06, 2023
ViewTara Robertson - Episode 015
The Mycelium Network Podcast
November 02, 2022
ViewHow to Support Your Transgender Employees
The improve it! Podcast with Erin Diehl
June 22, 2022
ViewWhen Companies Fake Diversity Initiatives
DevNews
May 27, 2022
ViewCBC Radio’s BC Today with Michelle Eliot
CBC Radio
October 19, 2021
ViewGetting Inclusive AF with Tara Robertson
Inclusive AF Podcast
April 30, 2021
ViewThe Role of Data in Diversity and Inclusion
Living Corporate Podcast
December 29, 2020
ViewNot Nice, Not White, and Not a Lady with Tara Robertson
Secret Feminist Agenda Podcast
December 12, 2018
ViewVideo
Elevate and Celebrate: Episode 11
BIPOC Coach Collective
December 03, 2023
ViewDr. Nika White and co-host Tara Robertson
Intentional Conversations
May 26, 2023
ViewBuilding An Organizational Strategy for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Tara Robertson
Inspirational Leadership Podcast with Kristen Harcourt
October 18, 2022
ViewDEI is: “Getting Past the Triggered Moment”
DiVerity podcast
October 12, 2022
ViewThe Importance of Coaching in Diversity Equity and Inclusion
DEI after 5 with Sacha Thompson
September 27, 2022
ViewPronoun Education
LinkedIn for Creators
September 21, 2022
ViewDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Career Conversation: The Skills You Need to Work in DEI
Andrea G. Tatum's DEI Career Center
January 23, 2021
Viewcode4lib 2019 Keynote
code4lib
February 20, 2019
ViewNational Digital Forum Keyonote
National Digital Forum
November 19, 2018
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