*A conversation with Charisse Stokes + Trent Edwards of the Montgomery, Alabama Chamber of Commerce.* “Our diversity of background, thought, and experience — as well as race and gender — give us the best opportunity to compete, and succeed," says Trent Edwards of the Montgomery, Alabama Chamber of Commerce. Trent and his colleague Charisse Stokes hosted NANOG Executive Director Edward McNair during his visit to Alabama this fall, for two days of STEM-focused talks, lunch + learn sessions, and community meetings to share NANOG’s perspective on the latest industry trends and careers in Internet tech. We recently had a conversation with Trent and Charisse, where we got to talk about the initiatives they’re currently working on, and how those align with NANOG’s mission to empower people and inspire change. Read the Interview <https://www.nanog.org/stories/diversity-and-access-internet-tech/> *Get the latest NANOG news, delivered right to your inbox!* Sign up for the NANOG Newsletter to keep up with our innovative community, via the latest NANOG events + programs, member features + stories — all in one place. Subscribe Now <https://newsletter.nanog.org/february2020>