inclusion

I’m thrilled to share Cisco ranked #2 on Fortune’s 100 Best Workplaces for Diversity list for 2019! This is the second time we’ve been included on this list. Last year we ranked #7. While we still have more work to do to achieve full spectrum diversity at every level of the company, I am extremely p…

Even in human relationships, hard data is an eye-opener. When I joined Cisco’s Enterprise Networking Group in 2016 and took on oversight of its Diversity & Inclusion efforts, one data point was immediately concerning: we had gender imbalance, especially in the leadership ranks. Statistically, mo…

Since its founding in 1997, the vision for Cisco’s Connected Women has been to attract, develop, retain, and celebrate women at Cisco. What started with five women has grown to more than 4,000 Cisco employees who participate in mentoring, speaker’s series, networking events, and community give-backs…

Innovation and disruption are marquee words at every tech conference these days. There are lots of ways that tech companies tap into the innovation ecosystem: start-up accelerators, acquisitions, internal innovation challenges, and customer innovation centers. But one sure way to increase the innova…

I believe that a commitment to inclusion and diversity makes companies better. Period. I’m nine months into my career here at Cisco, and that’s one of the biggest takeaways that I didn’t see from the outside. A lot of companies talk the talk, but I’m proud to say that at Cisco, we walk the walk. One…

As I have said before, I am incredibly proud to work for Cisco. I am even more proud to lead a team that believes – and demonstrates this belief through actions – that we are truly better together. I’ve told my team many times that we are better because we are diverse. Because we are inclusive. Beca…

Take The Multiplier Effect pledge today. Sponsorship is essential to creating rich and diverse teams. Having a rich pipeline of diversity is very important for me as I believe diverse teams are the best teams. Two years ago at Mobile World Congress, Cisco introduced The Multiplier Effect, which asks…

Seven months ago, I made a leap from the nonprofit sector to join Cisco’s Community Relations Team. I knew I’d be joining a company that places a high priority on investing in the communities where we live, work, learn, and play. What I underestimated, however, was Cisco’s investment in our people –…

Galentine’s Day – or a holiday to celebrate the joys of female friendship – started out as a fictional holiday on the American sitcom Parks and Recreation. It was created by the infamous Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and held on February 13th. What may have started out as a made up holiday (life Friend…