Feb 27
Penn Theatre Plymouth, MI
TicketsRajitha Marri
IT Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Hidden Figures— What is Digital Literacy and Why It Matters
Program Description
The American Library Association defines digital literacy as “the ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.” This presentation will discuss why digital literacy matters; how to stay safe online; understanding and evaluating information and the source, and the right of use of various digital platforms/tools. A Q&A session will be held after the film.
Film Synopsis
A team of African American women provide NASA with important mathematical data needed to launch the program's first successful space missions.
As the United States raced against Russia to put a man in space, three brilliant African American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer), and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — became the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation's confidence, turned around the Space Race, and captivated the world.
About the Speaker
Rajitha is a healthcare technology and business leader with deep expertise in strategy execution, operational excellence, application development, transformation, and data-driven decision-making. Known for translating vision into action, she partners closely with business and technology leaders to modernize platforms, improve delivery predictability, and build high-performing teams. Rajitha brings a thoughtful, people-first leadership style and a strong track record of leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation. Rajitha is a champion for girls and women in technology through her work with Michigan Council for Women in Technology (MCWT), SIM Detroit and T200.