Ada Lynne Lopez
About
My name is Ada Lynne Lopez
Welcome to my personal corner on the web! I'm Ada Lynne Lopez, a passionate advocate for diversity, accessibility, and innovation in the tech industry. With over a decade of experience in strategic leadership roles, I have dedicated my career to driving inclusivity and ensuring that technology serves everyone, regardless of their abilities or backgrounds.
My Story
My career began as a science teacher in Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Wake County Public Schools, where I created engaging and challenging learning environments for middle and high school students. Meeting the diverse needs of my students sparked my passion for amplifying the voices of underserved populations. This foundational experience shaped my career and fueled my dedication to ensuring that technology and education are inclusive and accessible to all.
Building on my teaching experience, I transitioned into the tech industry by joining SAS Curriculum Pathways. There, I managed the lifecycle of educational science software. One of the most exciting projects I worked on was an award-winning iBook that I co-authored. This fully accessible iBook used sonification and tactile overlays, allowing users to feel and hear the images, enhancing engagement with the content.
My next step was at Cisco Systems, where I played a crucial role in fostering key partnerships and driving customer success. My ability to collaborate closely with sales teams, develop training materials, and analyze customer usage patterns was instrumental in enhancing product knowledge and customer engagement, resulting in significant business growth.
Currently, I serve as the Senior Manager of the Product Diversity Office at Lenovo. In this role, I lead a dynamic team focused on product review, advocacy, innovation, and accessibility. My responsibilities include developing strategic procedures, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, and fostering a culture of inclusion and responsible AI practices. Through these efforts, we have streamlined operations and achieved significant advancements in product inclusivity and accessibility.
Media Highlights
Forbes
Quickfire Questions:
Ada Lopez
Dumos
Why it’s important to design for inclusion: the approach of Lenovo
WRAL WireTech
Building collaboratively: Creating workspaces accessible to all with AI
IT Insight
AI needs to address gender bias – or it will never reach its potential
Tech Girl
Ada Lopez: “We make an impact on people and we have to do it well
Managers Online
AI must deal with gender bias
Tech x
AI must address gender bias if it is to live up to its full promise
Lenovo Story Hub
When Passion Meets Profession: Product Diversity Office Spotlight with Ada Lopez
Computable
AI must deal with gender bias
Triangle Business Journal
How Lenovo’s Ada Lopez is using her personal experiences to move the DEI needle in the tech field and inspire others
IT Online
AI must deal with gender bias to reach its potential
Lenovo Story Hub
Inclusive Technology Supports Diverse Customers
Projects
Awards and Recognition
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NEXT TECH Awards Tech & Innovation NC TECH, June 2023
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I&D Impact Highly Commend Courage Award World 50, March 2023
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User Experience Design 2023 People's Choice Award: Lenovo, March 2023
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Motorola Top Dog Award: Motorola, August 2022
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User Experience Design 2022 Product Diversity Office Award: Lenovo, April 2022
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Group Ops Dream Team Award Winners for FY 21/22: Lenovo, March 2022
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ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award: ATHENA of The Triangle, October 2021
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The National Braille Press Hands On Award: National Braille Press, October 2014