Meet Lelia, executive director
Meet the team behind Build Carolina! This series introduces you to the people making a difference in the South Carolina tech ecosystem.
Meet Lelia King, executive director.
Lelia King, the Executive Director of Build Carolina, discusses her role and the organization's mission. She highlights Build Carolina's demand-driven approach and commitment to breaking down barriers and supporting tech talent. Lelia also talks about the challenges of managing multiple programs and the ongoing process of aligning the organization's branding. She emphasizes the importance of clarity and consistency in representing Build Carolina. The conversation concludes with a discussion of Lelia's passion for plants and her hobby as a plant mom.
Takeaways
Build Carolina is a demand-driven organization that aims to break down barriers and support tech talent.
The organization is aligning its branding to create a consistent and clear representation of its mission.
Lelia is passionate about plants and enjoys being a plant hobbyist.
The team at Build Carolina is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals and create generational wealth through training and access to the tech industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Role of Executive Director
02:20 Evolution of Build Carolina and Supporting the Team
03:14 Mission and Excitement for Supporting Tech Talent
08:18 Challenges and Aligning Branding
13:11 Consistency and Clarity of Build Carolina
15:13 Passion for Plants and Being a Plant Mom
18:24 Empowering Individuals and Creating Generational Wealth
“We are made up of people who are curious and who want to know why and who want to keep peeling back the layers that make up what we call the tech talent ecosystem.”
Want to learn more about our work and how you can get involved? Email our engagement manager, Lauren, at lauren@buildcarolina.org!