Social Impact
People Behind Purpose at Cisco: During World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, everyone can be an advocate
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In honor of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Cisco's Scarlet Estrada shares more about how she is advocating for others.
Advancing Cisco’s Commitment to Accessibility and Disability Inclusion
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Mary Fernandez and Monica Wegner share more about Cisco’s public commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion.
CODE JOSHUA: Training first responders on how to interact with autistic individuals
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Cisco is supporting CODE JOSHUA, a nonprofit that helps first responders learn to interact with compassion when approaching autistic individuals.
Forever Free: Reflections on the significance of Juneteenth and the power of proclamation
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Cisco's Chief Social Impact Officer, Brian Tippens, reflects on the significance of the Juneteenth holiday in the United States.
Empowering HBCUs through our Social Justice commitments
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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.
Global Week of Giving Champions Employee Volunteering
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Learn how over 1,000 Cisconians around the world contributed to their communities in-person and virtually during Cisco Secure’s Global Week of Giving.
Cisco hosts first ever Black-owned Partners and Suppliers Conference in Atlanta
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Event organizers reflect on Cisco's first-ever Black-owned Partner and Supplier Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on April 25.
How Canopy Planet is Empowering Brands to Protect the Planet’s Most Vital Resources
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Canopy Planet is a recipient of funding through the Cisco Foundation's climate portfolio, and is on a mission to protect the world’s forests.
Taking an Innovative Approach to Recruiting and Retaining Black Leadership Talent
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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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