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Marcella O'Shea

Regional Manager - APJ

Corporate Affairs

Marcella O’Shea is Corporate Affairs Regional Manager for APJ. Corporate Affairs leverages Cisco’s technology and unique expertise to develop innovative solutions to address social concerns across the region, with a strategic focus on building human capital in critical ICT & 21st century skills; fostering economic empowerment through a focus on workforce development, digital inclusion and Technopreneurship; and enabling communities by leveraging the Network for community connectivity, education, and access to opportunity. Marcella has worked in the IT Education field for the past 15 years. Before her current role, Marcella was responsible for the North Asia Region for the Social Innovation Group, and the Alumni Program Manager, Asia Pacific, for the Cisco Networking Academy Program, the cornerstone of Cisco’s Education and Corporate Responsibility. This educational initiative is offered through partnerships in 180 countries, reaching more than 2M+ students each year. In the Asia Pacific region, the program is operational in 30 countries, educating more than 670,000 students each year and is the largest e-learning program of its kind in the world.

Articles

October 8, 2025

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OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE

Building the workforce of tomorrow: How collaboration and continuous learning power the AI revolution in APJC

4 min read

In today’s rapidly shifting economy, the “future of work” is not a distant concept; it’s unfolding all around us. As Lynn Bloomer, Cisco’s Director of Global Programs and Services for the Networking Academy, notes, “Innovation is moving faster than ever, reshaping industries, rewriting job roles, and redefining the skills people need.” This isn’t a challenge […]

June 19, 2024

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OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE

Working with Community Corporate to reskill refugees through Cisco Networking Academy

4 min read

Empowering refugees with vital digital skills and meaningful job opportunities through Cisco Networking Academy, Community Corporate in Australia is getting results.

May 2, 2024

OUR CORPORATE PURPOSE

Ying Ying Yang finds a new life and career in Australia as a Cisco Networking Academy Instructor

3 min read

Read how Ying Ying overcame language barriers and lack of IT expertise to transform her life and career as a migrant from China to Australia, and went on to inspire others as an educator through Cisco Networking Academy.

September 30, 2022

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

How Shenal built a career in cybersecurity during an economic crisis

3 min read

This blog was written by Shenal, a Networking Academy alum from Sri Lanka, who shares his cybersecurity career journey.

July 20, 2022

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

EdCreate Foundation empowers students in India to pursue new opportunities

2 min read

EdCreate Foundation, a Cisco Networking Academy partner in India, is leading an effort to help bridge the IT skills gap.

February 2, 2022

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

How Cisco Networking Academy is bridging the IT skills gap in Australia

3 min read

Cisco Networking Academy and partners like TAFE NSW address the IT skills gap in Australia by giving learners job-ready IT skills.

January 12, 2022

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Cisco Networking Academy partner NIIT Foundation creatively addresses inclusivity

3 min read

Through Cisco Networking Academy's partnership with the NIIT Foundation, underserved communities in India can participate in growth opportunities.

October 18, 2021

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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

India Virtual Internship Program (VIP): Enabling skillsets of the future

2 min read

The India Virtual Internship Program (VIP) provided 20,000 online internships opportunities in cybersecurity through Cisco Networking Academy.