Rolondo Talbott

Empathetic DEI Leader/Immersive DEI Technologist

Rolondo Talbott (pronouns are he/him/his and we/us/ours) is a passionate DEI leader, veteran, neurodiverse individual who has several invisible disabilities and is driven by the mantra to, "Do Good, Seek Justice, and Correct Oppression."

Rolondo's current role is in the entertainment section but before that, Rolondo served as the Senior DEI Business Partner for Amazon's Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Division, where he honed his ability to cultivate inclusivity and equity in global tech.
And before that role. Rolondo was a DEI leader in higher education where he studied the intersections between DEI and technology in examining new and innovative ways to make tech and digital more inclusive.

But Rolondo's passion for DEI extends beyond the corporate world. Rolondo's accolades as an author and columnist further illustrate his dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in his personal life. His initial children's book, "Uniquely Me: A Celebration of Multi-cultural and Multi-ethnic Families," received the prestigious 2017 Children's Book of the Year award from Disney's Parenting magazine, "Babble." And his short-form novel, "1000 Papercuts," delves into the profound impact of microaggressions on children and can be found in public school libraries across Southern California.

His insights and experiences have not gone unnoticed in the media. Rolondo has been featured in Voyage LA online magazine as part of their "People to Know" segment, and he was highlighted in Shoutout LA online magazine's 'Unique Perspectives" segment. His wisdom and perspective have become valuable touchstones for those seeking to create more equitable environments.
In addition to his prolific work, Rolondo is also contributing to groundbreaking research on workplace equity, collaborating with LinkedIn and the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center.