Team Members Across Qurate Retail Group Named Modern Day Technology Leaders
February 22, 2022: Qurate Retail Group is proud to announce that 16 team members have received the Black Engineer of the Year (BEYA) Modern Day Technology Leader award.
The award is presented by the Career Communications Group’s US Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine and the Council of Engineering Deans of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to individuals who demonstrate outstanding performance in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This year’s Modern Day Technology Leaders were announced during the 2022 BEYA STEM Conference on Friday, February 18.
“Congratulations to all the Modern Day Technology Leaders at Qurate Retail Group and at other companies,” said Virginia Nguyen, VP Chief Diversity Officer, Qurate Retail Group. “It is a joy to recognize our team members for their achievements and to celebrate what they do, who they are, and the value they bring to our brands and our customers. Our awardees exemplify the power of diversity, equity and inclusivity in STEM careers and in business. We look forward to supporting future BEYA initiatives as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting increased diversity in STEM.”
Qurate Retail Group’s 2022 Modern Day Technology Leaders are located around the world and across our brands in Information Technology and Broadcast Engineering. Each winner was nominated by their manager for their skills, commitment and excellence in their specialties. Our awardees include:
- Michael Barnett, Master Control Operator, Broadcast Engineering, QVC US
- Derek Bennett, Technical Director, QVC US
- Twin Culbertson, Production Artisan, QVC US
- Jade Franks, Senior Associate Producer, QVC US
- Kristen Hazel, Manager, Talent Operations, QVC US
- Isaiah James, Broadcast IT Engineer, QVC US
- Blaine King, Assistant Director, QVC US
- Codi Okonkwo, Senior Manager, Product Design, QVC International
- Nanya Origbo, Senior Software Engineering, Zulily
- Bruce Neal, Senior Infrastructure Engineer, QVC US
- Michael Parsons, Director Cybersecurity, Qurate Retail Group
- Xavier Patterson, Senior Master Control Operator, QVC US
- Ebony Roberts, Associate Producer, QVC US
- Vanessa Ross, Lead Programmer Analyst, Cornerstone Brands
- Lateef Scott, Manager Video Commerce Operations, QVC US
- Camille Waters, Associate Producer, QVC US
As part of Qurate Retail Group’s efforts to attract, retain and develop high-performing talent and build diverse, equitable and inclusive teams, the company served as a sponsor of the 2022 BEYA STEM Conference and participated in the 2022 BEYA STEM Career Fair. Qurate Retail Group has launched a partnership with BEYA that will involve other opportunities to showcase STEM careers.