Inclusion and Diversity

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This post was written by Karla Samdahl, vice president and global head of executive talent acquisition and board integration at Cisco.

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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.

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A recent Women at Cisco event at Bennett College demonstrated how entry-level digital and cybersecurity skills can enhance students' competitive edge, no matter their career choice. Cisco is dedicated to creating opportunity for non-technical students in the IT field as we support the strategic sustainability and legacy of HBCUs like Bennett College.

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Imagine a world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where differences of all kinds are valued and celebrated. That’s my wish this holiday season. And Cisco is working to make this wish come true.

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Uniting our world – becoming truly “unidos” – starts with inclusivity. To honor Hispanic Heritage Month (and all year long), here are three ways to celebrate, uplift and foster a stronger future for the Latinx community.

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Join Cisco at the Magnetic Aspire Summit, where industry visionaries discuss their personal journeys and the challenges they faced in their technology startups and in the venture capital ecosystem. They will uncover actions we can take to help level the playing field in venture capital and across the technology industry.