Hey Hey,

I’m Alexandria Sauls-Gadson

01 — Personal Life

  • From: Houston, Texas

  • Believer - Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

  • Married to my amazing husband Willie Donta - 10.9.2022

  • Dog Mom to Kygo

  • Mom (Mother Theresa) & Dad (Papa Sauls) = My HEART

    • Mother Theresa: My hero in real life. My mom taught me the ropes on how to navigate corporate America as a black woman, the power of networking, always seeking out opportunities to serve others, never stop being open to exploring and learning, and always putting God first. Mom, I love you & I can’t thank you enough for all you do.

    • Papa Sauls: The man whose energy and personality can light up a room. Whenever I am faced with difficult interactions or just seeing someone who’s in need of a smile, I channel you. You’re never too busy to stop and say hello and help out your loved ones.

  • Two Siblings (Stephen & Chris)

    • Stephen (Brodeo): The artistic genius of the family. He inspires me every day with his resilience, positive attitude, and unstoppable drive.

    • Chris: The Dallas Cowboys fan of the family. He always brings a smile to all of us and continues to push and reach new heights.

02 — Work Experience

  • Amazon: January 2016 - April 2020

  • Uber: April 2020 - June 2021

  • PayPal: June 2021 - February 2022

  • Google: February 2022 - Present

03 — Diversity, Inclusion, Equality

  • Member of Black Employee Resource groups at Amazon, Uber, PayPal & Google

  • Motivated to increase opportunities for minorities in tech through career development services, referrals, coffee chats, etc.

04 — Career Coaching

  • 10.2022 - Started No Ceilings

  • 2017 - Present (Informal resume, interview and LinkedIn coaching)

I’m passionate about diversity & inclusion in the tech industry. I’ve been blessed to have a dynamic career & I look forward to sharing with you all.