Women of Impact
The Superhero Women of Cisco Cybersecurity
I have always been a tech-geek, and as a Marvel fan – I’ve also always been someone who believes that one single person (or one ultimate, diverse team) can save the world. That’s why I’m so passionate about cybersecurity and my modern-day heroes – Cisco’s Cybersecurity Engineers! Heroes comes in all…
To Give Back is Ingrained in Our Culture
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s time to take stock of what we are most passionate about as professional women. For me, as the leader of Cisco’s Partner Organization in APJC (Asia, Pacific, Japan and China), I am most passionate about Partners and the unique ways they bring Cisco’s te…
Cisco invests in us, now it’s time to pay it forward
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 –…
Join with Cisco to Imagine Your Possible
At Cisco, inclusion and diversity are central to who we are. I’m incredibly proud to work for a company that has one of the most diverse Executive Leadership Teams in the industry – 42% women and 58% diverse in terms of gender and ethnicity. Cisco is focused on enabling full-spectrum diversity, incl…
An Inspiring Conversation with Global Problem Solvers
Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Mary Elizabeth McCulloch and Elizabeth Nyeko, two socially minded young women who exemplify the mindset of a Global Problem Solver. They joined me on stage in San Jose at the Women of Impact conference, where we spoke to more than 16,000 glob…
Live #CiscoChat March 5 on Inclusion, Diversity & Empowerment Driving Change Across Tech
What are the biggest workforce challenges for women in Tech? How can you empower women in Tech to lead? And what can male allies bring to the table in the shared mission to attract, develop, retain, and celebrate women as part of a competitive and diverse workforce? Join us for the next #CiscoChat,…
Innovate, Educate, and Build the Next Generation of Women in STEM
For anyone interested in the professional development of women in Tech, you won’t want to miss two exciting events Cisco is hosting — just in time for International Women’s Day! #CiscoChat, Monday, February 26th, at 10 a.m. PT Wondering what workplace empowerment means for women? C…
On March 7th, Cisco Women of Impact are Together, For Change
At Cisco, inclusion and collaboration are part of our core values. We know having a diverse workforce drives innovation and creates an environment where every employee feels respected and valued for their unique contributions. It’s one of the reasons I’m so proud to have worked at Cisco for the last…
I. Am. A. Woman. In. Tech.
Note to self: You ARE a woman in tech. You ARE part of the 11% of women in cybersecurity. You DO make an impact. You’re not alone – you have the #WeAreCisco fam behind you. Don’t ever, EVER forget that. For some time, I never considered myself a woman in tech because I did not hav…
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