How Identity Has Influenced A Director Program Management And Product Strategy At Turnitin's Career
Kevin's multifaceted minority identity as a gay Asian American, son of immigrants, has significantly shaped career navigation and perspective, influencing how the individual views impact and interacts within organizations. This intersectional identity fostered a deeper understanding of marginalization within the education community and the value of education, informing their work and approach to leadership.
Identity and Intersectionality, Minority Representation, Cultural Influences in Education, Navigating Marginalization, Impact of Education
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Kevin Tsay
Director, Program Management & Product Strategy Operations
Turnitin
Washington University in St. Louis, 2007
Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, MPP
Education
Technology
Operations and Project Management
LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Kevin's multifaceted minority identity has shaped his perspective on the impact he makes and how he interacts with people in various organizations.
2. His experiences as a gay Asian American, and as a son of Taiwanese immigrants, have influenced his understanding of marginalization within the education community.
3. He emphasizes the importance of representing diverse identities and the value of education in impacting people's lives.
Transcript
"As someone who identifies as a multifaceted minority, how has that impacted the way you navigate your career?"
It's definitely informed how I look at the impact that I make and the communities I'm a part of. It also affects how I interact with people throughout the different types of organizations I've been a part of.
A couple of identities I identify more strongly with at this point in my life are being gay and Asian. In one case, it's historically negatively marginalized. In other cases, it's a model minority, which arguably is still negative marginalization.
The intersection between those two has required me to think about my role in the work of education, for example. It's made me consider the cultural influences I have and what education means in the communities I'm a part of.
I think it's something that I continue to want to represent, among other identities like being a son of immigrants from Taiwan, growing up on the East Coast. Those two identities continue to stay with me.
They have also helped me navigate and understand where others come from. I think it's helped me understand what it means to be marginalized in different ways, especially in the education community. It's also made me think about the value we place on education and the impact it can have on people's lives.