Leaf (Jessica) Roy
Leaf is a technologist, author, and former developer and architect exploring how embracing our humanity can help individuals and teams thrive in tech.
With 25 years in tech, Leaf has progressed from developer to tech lead and application architect. She is currently writing a book for developers about how embracing our humanity in tech helps us thrive as individuals and teams. As her book’s title suggests, Humanity Matters – not just for our work and wellbeing, but for fighting overwhelm, building connection, and finding meaning. Leaf lives in Massachusetts, where she may be found at Zumba, listening to audiobooks, or watching the neighborhood horde of hungry house finches. She writes at beyondwritingcode.com.
“Us vs. Them” thinking
Why us vs. them thinking arises, how to spot it, and how - and why - to bridge the divide.
