Inclusion and Diversity

July 14, 2023

PARTNER

Living and Working as an Inclusive Channel Leader

2 min read

I have the pleasure of leading a team that promotes diversity and inclusion through the African American Cisco Partner Community (AACPC) to accelerate the growth and success of diverse Cisco Partners while increasing the hiring of diverse candidates.

How Two Cisco Women Leaned In and Supercharged Their Careers

5 min read

In honor of International Women in Engineering, we spotlight two extraordinary women at Cisco, Priya Aiyer, and Christelle Mombo-Zigah. Here, they share their career journeys, experiences and insights from their participation in Cisco’s Exemplar Diverse Female Mentee program.

June 15, 2023

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Empowering HBCUs through our Social Justice commitments

2 min read

As an executive sponsor for Cisco’s Social Justice Actions, I help steward our company’s five-year, US$150 million commitment to HBCUs. Our mission is to create a generational impact through technology modernization and STEM education acces. I am proud to provide an update on Cisco’s commitment across four key areas of impact.

May 23, 2023

PARTNER

Myth-busting the Path To Success

4 min read

The path to success is riddled with misconceptions and myths. Here are three myths I have encountered in my career and some lessons I learned along the way.

Celebrate History and Culture This May

4 min read

In May, we celebrate the history and culture of the Asian American Pacific Islander, Jewish, and Haitian communities, but we also can focus on heritage overall. At Cisco, we are committed to ensuring a welcoming, diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all.

April 5, 2023

EXECUTIVE PLATFORM

Let’s Just Go! How I Was Shaped by My Cuban-American Heritage

3 min read

At age 12, Alvio Barrios left Cuba as a refugee on the Mariel Boatlift, a six-month period in April of 1980 allowing Cubans to emigrate to other countries. Alvio shares how his journey influenced his identity, leadership style, and belief in a life lived with a sense of adventure.