At Marks & Clerk, we are proud to support LGBT History Month and celebrate trailblazers like Ann Mei Chang, whose contributions to innovation and advocacy continue to inspire.
Ann Mei Chang is a prominent figure in the tech
world; as an engineer and tech expert, her career includes
leadership roles at top organisations like Google, where she was
Senior Engineering Director, and the U.S. Agency for International
Development (USAID). She has a number of patents to her name,
including US8261258B1, and is author of the book "Lean Impact
– How to Innovate for Radically Greater Social
Good".
Ann Mei Chang is also known for her advocacy of diversity,
inclusion, and social impact. As an advocate for the LGBTQ+
community, she has been a strong supporter of initiatives aimed at
providing a platform for underrepresented voices, particularly in
the technology sector, and has presented at conferences including
TedX-MidAtlantic and Lesbians Who Tech.
Favourite quote: "Innovation comes from the
unexpected, from bringing disparate perspectives
together."