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Fairygodboss Radio

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Hear candid conversations about being a successful woman in the workplace. Join Fairygodboss and The Muse as they sit down with accomplished women professionals to discuss life lessons and how we can come together to support one another, drive change, and shatter the glass ceiling.

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Julie Grzeda - Director, Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace

March 14, 2024 16:00 - 27 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Kumud Bika, VP at The Muse, sits down with Julie Grzeda, Director of Early Career Talent at GE Aerospace. Starting as a chemistry major, Julie found her true calling in human resources during an internship at GE in the '90s, marking the beginning of her impactful tenure.  From her early days on the shop floor to leading change in early career development, she shares insights on the power of continuous learning and building meaningful relationships. Hear...

Nolita Lewis - Material Behavior & Operations Leader at GE Aerospace

January 30, 2024 20:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MB

Meet Nolita Lewis, an executive leader with over 22 years of experience at GE. From being a first-generation college graduate with a fascination for planes to becoming a pioneer in the aerospace industry, she reflects on the challenges along the way and shares how her dedication and fearlessness have helped her break barriers and succeed in a field traditionally dominated by men. Hear about Nolita's experience of being the only woman in the room and what has motivated her to stay at GE for mo...

Chasing Challenges with Maureen Connolly, eCommerce Sales Manager at PepsiCo

January 23, 2024 15:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MB

Listen to this episode of Fairygodboss Radio to discover Maureen Connolly's inspiring journey at PepsiCo, from her start as an intern to her current role as the eCommerce Sales Manager for Walmart.com. Maureen shares insights into the people and empowering culture at PepsiCo, emphasizing the company's dedication to developing female talent. She also discusses the importance of building a network, the value of showing empathy, and the impact of vulnerability in professional and personal relati...

Heidi Herbrand - Vice President of Talent Acquisition, GE Aerospace

November 29, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 17.6 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we chat with Heidi Herbrand, the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at GE Aerospace, about her impressive 30-year journey in the world of HR and recruiting. When asked how she got to where she is today, she responded that her success could be attributed to three key factors: 1) her natural curiosity and love for challenges, 2) her focus on the work rather than titles, and 3) her proactiveness in raising her hand for new responsibilities. Throughout the...

Advice and Lessons Learned from Women Leaders in Tech at PepsiCo

March 27, 2023 17:30 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, we sit down with tech leaders at PepsiCo, Angelica Arceneaux, Senior Director of Information Technology, and Martha Roos, SVP of Digital Product Management. With over 32 combined years of experience at the company, these two friends share their insights on how to advance in the tech industry, why PepsiCo is an exceptional place for women to work, and how to navigate challenges and thrive as a woman in technology. Tune in and discover how these two trail...

Anne Phelan - Vice President of Product Management, Publicis Sapient

January 10, 2023 15:00 - 34 minutes - 30.3 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Publicis Sapient's Vice President of Product Management, Anne Phelan, shares stories and advice learned over her 20-year career. Born and raised in the U.K. as one of eight siblings, Anne broke the mold of what a woman “should” do by venturing into business. Having worked in technology-focused industries that are traditionally male-dominated, Anne talks about the challenges she has faced finding her place and feeling imposter syndrome – plus the critica...

My Role as a Male Ally for Women in STEM2D Roles at Johnson

October 24, 2022 17:00 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MB

The mission of the WiSTEM2D (Women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Manufacturing, and Design) Professional Pillar at Johnson & Johnson is to “inspire, nurture and recognize groundbreaking female leaders.”  Remo Colarusso embodies this mission by being a passionate advocate and ally for female talent. As Vice President of Janssen Supply Chain at Johnson & Johnson, Colarusso is primarily responsible for the global manufacturing and supply management of all J&J pharmaceutical brands ...

Improving the ‘Whole Employee’ Experience for Women in the Workplace

August 09, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35 MB

Every year, employers and employees alike look forward to the results of MetLife's research on workplace trends and the changing needs of the workforce. With two decades of research backed by 150+ years of expertise, MetLife's 20th Annual U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study helps us better understand what really matters to employees.  As we look at the current landscape of the U.S. workplace, new MetLife data finds that overall job satisfaction has reached a 20-year low, and loyalty continues...

Talat Mangla - Trust Solutions Director, PwC

May 12, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Talat Mangla, a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions group and a working mom of four. Talat shares insights on the power of embedding flexibility at work, embracing the unfamiliar, and being your authentic self. [Recorded on March 31, 2022] Talat Mangla is a Director in PwC's Trust Solutions Innovation group, where she leads digital transformation as a product manager. She’s skilled at leading large teams, managing client relationships, ...

India Sylvester - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Lumen

February 24, 2022 22:30 - 16 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself. India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to create a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for diverse t...

Lucinda Newcomb - Chief Product Officer, WW

January 19, 2022 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Lucinda Newcomb shares stories of her 27 years career – from leading large product teams at Walmart, Sephora, Gap, and Yahoo! to her most impactful (and passion-fueled!) role yet as Chief Product Officer at WW. Lucinda reveals her top tips on managing career changes and staying true to yourself in the workplace. [Recorded on December 17, 2021] Lucinda Newcomb joined WW in March 2020 as Chief Product Officer, where she leads the WW member experience acr...

Fairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Mentors, Friends, & Women in STEM at GM

January 10, 2022 17:00 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode, Romy is joined by a team of mentors and friends from General Motors, Tammi and Adrienne, and brilliant engineers Andrea, Cecilia, and Nora. Hear their career journeys as women in the automotive industry and how their passions led them to create impactful careers at GM. Tammi DeWildt provides support to Site based HR/LR team members and the Manufacturing leadership team at GM. Tammi is responsible for hire to exit at 8 critical manufacturing sites across GM’s N.A. operations....

Kasturi Mudulodu and Demetria Elmore, Tech Leaders at GoDaddy

December 22, 2021 17:00 - 38 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by two inspiring women tech leaders at GoDaddy, Kasturi Mudulodu, Vice President of Product Management, and Demetria Elmore, Vice President of Partners Care. Hear Kasturi’s incredible accomplishments of her 20 year career in engineering and product management, and how Demetria navigated major pivots from nonprofits to corporate to tech. [Recorded on November 19, 2021] Kasturi Mudulodu As Vice President of Product at GoDaddy, Kasturi is a...

Kenzie Ferguson - VP, Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, Delta Dental

December 10, 2021 17:00 - 23 minutes - 20.3 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kenzie Ferguson, Vice President of Foundation and Corporate Social Responsibility for Delta Dental of California. Kenzie shares her unconventional career journey into the corporate world, how she navigated being one of the only women at a male-dominated tech company, and how her willingness to learn and try new things brought her to where she is today. [Recorded on October 19, 2021] Kenzie Ferguson is Vice President of Foundation and ...

Katie Warchol - Financial Advisor, Edward Jones

December 06, 2021 17:00 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy passes her hosting hat to Fairygodboss Diversity Advisor, Aisha Alleyne. Aisha sits down with Katie Warchol, an Edward Jones financial advisor, to hear how she has found purpose in a reinvented career. Katie shares advice on how to navigate a career change and how to recognize your transferable skills.  Since 2006, Katie has been working for Edward Jones; a company she believes truly understands what it means to serve clients, the community and the...

Wanda Hope - Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Johnson & Johnson

November 03, 2021 21:30 - 35 minutes - 32 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Wanda Hope, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Johnson & Johnson. Wanda shares her experiences (and advice!) of her flourishing 30-year career at J&J – from being the first in many roles as a young sales professional to advancing DEI as a thought leader. Wanda Bryant Hope is an accomplished business executive with significant experience in general management, marketing, sales, commercial operations, and human resources. She...

Cherie Caldwell - Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Salesloft

October 29, 2021 19:00 - 24 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Cherie Caldwell shares her learnings from her various workplace experiences – from a venture in corporate America at Pepsico, Home Depot, and Comcast to her most impactful (and fun!) role yet at Salesloft. Hear Cherie’s best advice and resources for advancing your career, plus tips for jobseekers on how to get an honest look at a company’s culture.  [Recorded on August 25, 2021] Cherie Caldwell is a Human Resources thought leader with over two decades ...

Tiffany Dufu - Founder and CEO, The Cru

October 27, 2021 14:30 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MB

Tiffany Dufu, Founder and CEO of The Cru, just may be the ultimate Fairygodboss. She’s devoted her entire career to advancing women and girls, and between stints at the Seattle Girls’ School, Simmons College, the White House Project and Levo, Dufu also published Drop the Ball — an invaluable resource for women — which chronicles how she learned to achieve more by doing less.   In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio,Tiffany shares how her challenging childhood inspired her feminist views, and ...

Melanie Frank - Managing Vice President of Technology, Capital One

October 19, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Melanie Frank joins Romy to discuss her career journey – from pursuing a childhood dream of becoming an astronaut to becoming Managing VP of Cyber Engineering at Capital One. Melanie shares her secret to earning numerous promotions without switching companies, and her No. 1 piece of advice to other women who hope to do the same. [Recorded on August 25, 2021] As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads Cyber Engineerin...

Kacey Jones - Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Robert Half

September 24, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by Kacey Jones, Senior Manager of DEI, Co-founder of Robert Half’s Black Employee Network, and mom of two teens. Hear how Kacey rose through the ranks from a receptionist to D&I leader by staying curious and sticking to her values. [Recorded on August 17, 2021] Kacey Jones is Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) at talent solutions firm Robert Half, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In her current role, Kacey is focused...

LaFawn Davis - GVP of ESG, Indeed

September 23, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaFawn Davis shares her inspiring career journey – from navigating a job loss in the dot-com bubble burst to now creating impact as a D&I leader at Indeed. Hear how LaFawn has found success by following her passions, infusing positivity into her work, and trusting her gut. [Recorded on July 27, 2021] LaFawn Davis is Group Vice President of Environmental, Social & Governance at Indeed. She leads Indeed’s strategic efforts to remove bias and eliminate ba...

Fairygodboss Radio Roundtable: Women Leaders in Technology at Capital One

September 10, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, three women leaders in technology – with 34+ years of collective experience at Capital One – share how they’ve built incredibly fulfilling careers at the company. Hear about their unique journeys in the tech industry and the advice, people, and programs that have supported them along the way. (Recorded on July 26, 2021)  Melanie Frank, Managing Vice President of Technology As a Managing Vice President in Technology at Capital One, Melanie Frank leads ...

Courtney McCarthy - Market Executive, Merrill

August 19, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 21.8 MB

Tune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work. (Recorded on July 9, 2021) Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America’s business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individ...

Courtney McCarthy, Market Executive, Merrill

August 19, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 21.8 MB

Tune in to this episode to find out Courtney's favorite app for self-cafe, plus tips on tackling personal or difficult conversations at work. (Recorded on July 9, 2021) Courtney McCarthy is the Market Executive for the Coastal New England Market at Merrill, leading offices in Providence, RI, Mystic, CT, Hingham, MA & Hyannis, MA. In partnership with local leaders, Courtney works to connect Merrill Lynch and Bank of America’s business lines to deliver integrated financial services to individ...

DeAnne Aussem - Leadership Development & Well Being Leader, PwC

August 12, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, DeAnne Aussem shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she learned along the way to becoming a proud wife and mom, trailblazer, inclusive leader and well-being warrior. (Recorded on June 14, 2021)  DeAnne Aussem serves as the Leadership Development & Well Being Leader for PwC US and MX. As a Managing Director, leadership development expert and credentialed well-being coach, DeAnne draws upon more than 26 years of professional servic...

Jennifer Lewis - Vice President & General Manager F-35 Avionics, L3Harris

August 04, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

  In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself. Recorded on May 3, 2021 Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production....

Jennifer Lewis, Vice President & General Manager F-35 Avionics, L3Harris

August 04, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Jennifer Lewis shares her best career advice: build your brand and advocate for yourself. Recorded on May 3, 2021 Jennifer Lewis is vice president & general manager of the F-35 Avionics division. In this role, Lewis is responsible for business strategy, financial performance, successful execution and growth for the F-35 Mission Avionics division, which covers legacy production as well as Tech Refresh 3 (TR3) development and transition to production. Th...

Amber Romo - Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual

July 23, 2021 21:00 - 22 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this episode, Romy is joined by Amber Romo to discuss the importance of being ambitious in your career.  Amber specializes in providing comprehensive financial guidance to successful women, business owners, and entertainment industry professionals to help them reach their full financial potential. She prides herself on making personal connections with her clients, developing long-term solutions, and turning their dreams into reality.  Amber received her bachelor’s degree from the Univers...

LaQuenta Jacobs - Chief Diversity Officer, XPO Logistics

June 30, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, LaQuenta Jacobs shares her journey to becoming XPO’s Chief Diversity Officer and the lessons she’s learned along the way.                        [Recorded on April 27, 2021] LaQuenta Jacobs provides cultural leadership and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion as Chief Diversity Officer at XPO Logistics. She initially joined XPO as head of human resources for the company’s last-mile business unit. Prior to XPO, Ms. Jacobs led organizational dev...

Kira Córdoba-Brown - Head of ICG Talent & Diversity/Inclusion, Citi

June 30, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy sits down with Kira Córdoba-Brown to talk about taking risks and the importance of being your authentic self. (Recorded on March 19, 2021) Kira Córdoba-Brown is the Head of Talent and Diversity for the Institutional Clients Group (ICG) at Citi. In this role, Kira responsible for the strategic direction and execution of a wide variety of global talent and diversity functions, including developing insights that inform the ICG Talent/Human Capital st...

Lori Hillman, Vice President 
of Quality, Vehicle Group North America, Eaton

June 25, 2021 01:30 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Lori Hillman about how a successful career starts with being true to yourself and following your passions. (Recorded on May 4, 2021)   Lori Hillman is Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America for Eaton, a global power management company.  Lori became vice president in 2018. Prior to this, Lori was Launch Manager for the Vehicle Group business.  Lori joined Eaton in 2011 as a program manager and has held several position...

Lori Hillman - Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America, Eaton

June 25, 2021 01:30 - 21 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy talks with Lori Hillman about how a successful career starts with being true to yourself and following your passions. (Recorded on May 4, 2021)   Lori Hillman is Vice President of Quality, Vehicle Group North America for Eaton, a global power management company.  Lori became vice president in 2018. Prior to this, Lori was Launch Manager for the Vehicle Group business.  Lori joined Eaton in 2011 as a program manager and has held several position...

Blandine Lacroix - Corporate Vice President, Biopharm & Strategy, Novo Nordisk

June 14, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Blandine Lacroix candidly shares her professional and personal journey and the lessons she’s learned along the way. (Recorded on February 26, 2021) Over the past 19 years, Blandine Lacroix has rose through the ranks at Novo Nordisk, from Group Product Manager to Corporate Vice President, Biopharm & Strategy. Blandine has recently been appointed to lead the Novo Nordisk Inc. US BioPharm business unit, and asked to also create and lead the Strategy Team ...

Maureen Greene James - VP of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, FTI

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Maureen Greene James talks about using your voice and your power to advocate for yourself. (Recorded on February 12, 2021) Maureen Greene James serves as FTI Consulting’s Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Ms. Greene James leads the firm’s efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in p...

Maureen Greene James - VP 
of Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, FTI

June 11, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 25.9 MB

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Maureen Greene James talks about using your voice and your power to advocate for yourself. (Recorded on February 12, 2021) Maureen Greene James serves as FTI Consulting’s Vice President of Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. Ms. Greene James leads the firm’s efforts to attract, retain and develop diverse talent and maintain an inclusive culture. She plays a pivotal role in creating and leading the diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy in p...

Emily Reilly - SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, GlobalFoundries

March 19, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 22 MB

Emily Reilly has worldwide responsibility for all aspects of strategic human resources at GLOBALFOUNDRIES, including talent and leadership development, delivering world-class people solutions, and shaping the company’s culture. A member of the company’s original startup team, Emily joined GLOBALFOUNDRIES in 2009 and has been instrumental in GF’s growth into a thriving, global organization of over 15,000 employees across 20 locations. She and CEO, Tom Caulfield, are visible leaders with a per...

Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey - Global Head of Inclusion for ​Women of Color, Google

December 18, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 28.3 MB

Stephanie LeBlanc-Godfrey is the Global Head of Community Inclusion Programs for Women of Color at Google and the founder of Parenting Backwards. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, attended Stevens Institute of Technology and completed her bachelors of engineering degree in Electrical Engineering before starting her career in the finance industry as an infrastructure engineer.  She then pivoted her career to digital media, where she spent over 10 years in Advertising Operations at major media con...

Carla Grant-Pickens - Global Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, IBM

December 18, 2020 13:30 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

Carla Grant-Pickens serves at the Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer for IBM, where she leads a global team dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and a workforce that reflects the world, while responding to societal issues that impact IBM employees and the communities they live and work in.  Diversity and inclusion has been a pillar of IBM’s culture for over 100 years and under Carla’s leadership the company has been globally recognized as a leader in in the space, being named as a “To...

Liz Romero - Centralized Client & Specialty Support Executive, Bank of America

December 18, 2020 13:30 - 22 minutes - 19.4 MB

Elizabeth Romero is the Small Business Centralized Client Management & Specialty Support Executive at Bank of America. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing the overall sales plan and strategy for the profitable expansion and retention of the Small Business Centralized Sales segment. Romero's team consists of centralized business specialists, client relationship associates, treasury specialists and franchise program specialists, who deliver world class solutions and...

Jen Auerbach-Rodriguez - Managing Director, Strategic Growth Markets, Merrill

December 18, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 21.4 MB

About Jen Auerbach-Rodriguez - Managing Director, Head of Strategic Growth Markets, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Jen Auerbach is responsible for the client acquisition, retention, and strategic growth initiatives for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Prior to this role, Jen founded a strategy team focused on developing engagement efforts with traditionally underserved clients and communities.  Jen’s career began as an options trader working with clients to create and execute customized he...

Erika Irish Brown - Chief Diversity Officer, Goldman Sachs

December 18, 2020 13:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MB

Erika is Chief Diversity Officer at Goldman Sachs, responsible for global diversity and inclusion strategy and driving inclusive culture initiatives and efforts related to the recruitment, retention and advancement of diverse professionals. She joined the firm as a managing director in 2018. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Erika was global head of diversity and inclusion at Bloomberg from 2015 to 2018. Prior to this, she led diversity hiring efforts at Bank of America between 2009 and 2015 an...

Nichole Francis Reynolds - VP & Head of Global Government Relations, ServiceNow

December 18, 2020 07:00 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MB

Nichole Francis Reynolds is the Vice President & Head of Global Government Relations at ServiceNow, Inc. She leads the company’s global government relations, public policy, and advocacy agenda domestically and internationally. As a lawyer and the company’s top lobbyist, she works with Administration officials, Members of Congress, State and local public officials, the diplomatic community and industry associations on domestic and international technology policy issues. Prior to joining Servi...

Kathy Wengel - Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer, J&J

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MB

Kathy Wengel is Executive Vice President & Chief Global Supply Chain Officer for Johnson & Johnson, and member of the company’s Executive Committee. She leads the Supply Chain and several enterprise-wide functional organizations that bring healthcare products and services to more than a billion patients and consumers around the world every day across three business sectors: Consumer Health, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals. Her responsibilities include enterprise Supply Chain strategy, in...

Nicolle Pangis - Chief Executive Officer, Ampersand

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.4 MB

As Ampersand CEO, Nicolle Pangis and her team are working to build a smarter, more effective television ecosystem by empowering brands to seamlessly connect with audiences wherever and whenever they watch TV. Pangis previously served as Global COO at GroupM’s [m]PLATFORM where she led global product management, strategic partnerships and technology development across the largest media investment management organization in the world. Prior to [m]PLATFORM, Pangis was a central figure in the suc...

Luciana Duarte - Global Head of Employee Experience, HP

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 31.6 MB

Luciana leads Employee Experience at HP, overseeing culture, employee communications, engagement, and change. With 20+ years of experience, Luciana specializes in helping corporate leaders achieve business results by engaging employees with the company, their colleagues, and their work. She has led both internal and external communications teams, building deep expertise in executive communications, employee engagement, corporate culture, organizational development, and leadership development...

Carmen O’Neil - Head of Raw Materials Purchasing the Americas, Continental Tire

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MB

As Head of Raw Material Purchasing for Continental Tire and ContiTech in the Americas, Carmen O’Neil oversees the sourcing and procurement of all products that make up tires and rubber articles produced in North and South America.  In this role she leads an international team both strategically and operationally to manage the sourcing and supply chains of over $1.5 billion worth of raw materials to more than 10 locations throughout the region.  Carmen entered into the automotive industry afte...

Katie Ballantyne & Murika Matz - Cornerstone OnDemand

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.5 MB

Katie Ballantyne - AVP, Cornerstone University, Cornerstone OnDemand Katie Ballantyne is AVP of Cornerstone University where she and her team are passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences that help clients maximize their Cornerstone investment to create extraordinary organization. Katie's background in the learning and talent management industry spans almost 15 years, specifically focusing on investing in a company’s talent as a powerful driver of strategic organizational ou...

Trey Boynton -Global Lead, Inclusion & Collaboration Strategy & Alignment, Cisco

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Trey Boynton has spent her professional career working to create inclusive environments. For nearly 20 years, she worked in university settings driving equity and inclusion for students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan.  She shifted to the tech industry in 2017 when she joined Duo Security as their first head of diversity and inclusion. As the lead for overall diversity strategy, Trey envisioned a bold road ahead for Duo and implemented company-wide programs and initiatives t...

Kelly Kay - EVP, CFO, and Chief of Diversity and Inclusion, TRI

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MB

Kelly Kay is the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the Toyota Research Institute (TRI). In her current role she is responsible for overall business operations, technology delivery and continuing to build a more diverse and inclusive environment at TRI. Kelly joined TRI in February 2017 and formerly served as the Chief Operating Officer.  Prior to TRI, Kelly served as the Vice President of Business Operations at Lyft, Inc., where s...

Mita Mallick - Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact, Carta

October 01, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.1 MB

As the Head of Diversity & Inclusion and Cross-Cultural Marketing at Unilever, Mita’s efforts to build an inclusive culture are being celebrated. Under her leadership, Unilever is gender balanced at manager level and above. Unilever was named the #1 Company for Working Mothers by Working Mother Media in 2018, and the #2 for Best Employers for Women in 2020 by Forbes.  Mita also co-created the first of its kind Cultural Immersions series to increase the cultural competency of marketers trainin...