The tools for building social capital in any career are based on networking, mentorship, and role models. For immersive audio, underrepresented groups are upskilling, teaching others, and innovating in order to pursue their ambitions. Dr. Leslie Gaston-Bird talks about her initiative "Immersive and Inclusive Audio", which has been running for over five years, and how the Pro Tools | Dolby Atmos Certification plays a role in the efforts of women and minorities to "leak up, not out" of the immersive audio career pipeline.
