Dominique Reese
About Dominique Reese
Dominique Reese serves as the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Social Impact at Plug and Play Tech Center, where she focuses on enhancing diverse representation in the tech industry. With a background in sociology and psychology, she has developed initiatives to connect underrepresented founders with major corporations.
Current Role in Diversity and Inclusion
Dominique Reese serves as the Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Social Impact at Plug and Play Tech Center. In this role, she focuses on advancing diverse representation within the tech industry. She has developed a multidimensional, community-centered approach to enhance inclusivity and drive social impact. Her leadership aims to connect historically underrepresented founders with major corporations that are committed to diversity initiatives.
Previous Experience at Plug and Play Tech Center
Dominique Reese worked at Plug and Play Tech Center from 2019 to 2022, initially as an intern in the Supply Chain & Logistics department before transitioning to a full-time role. During her tenure, she collaborated with notable companies in the supply chain sector, including Walmart, USPS, DHL, and JP Hunt. Her experience in this role contributed to her understanding of organizational dynamics and the importance of diversity in business operations.
Educational Background
Dominique Reese earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from California State University - East Bay, where she studied from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, she completed her high school education at Sacred Heart Preparatory in Atherton, achieving her High School Diploma from 2013 to 2017. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in diversity and social impact.
Community Engagement and Initiatives
In addition to her role at Plug and Play Tech Center, Dominique Reese has been a Board Member at HUNTERS POINT FAMILY since 2023. She is actively involved in initiatives that promote social equity and community development. One of her significant contributions includes launching the Visa Inclusive Fintech Accelerator program through DRIVE, which selected 21 diverse founders based in North America, further demonstrating her commitment to fostering diversity in the tech ecosystem.