Here's a flavor of the work I've done over the years.
Launching Young Women in Tech Initiative
Women in Technology International Conference [2018]
Launch of the initiative very much connected to the passion I have for empowering young minds. MiniWITI is an initiative that will create 1M acts of curiosity to power the future.
More information at www.miniwiti.com.
Culture Matters: How Leadership Enables Toxicity And Makes Way for Mediocrity
Published on Forbes Community Voice [2018]
Do we really know what makes toxicity acceptable in the workplace? In my observation of several high- and low-performing teams and organizations, leaders have a lion's share of responsibility in identifying and addressing toxic behavior that ultimately affects the organization's bottom line.
Using Design Thinking to Transform Your People Strategies
Silicon Valley HR Network
In this work sample, I breakdown the steps to transform your People team from an administrative function to a product-driven organization. Send me a note and i can give you access to the framework I used and taught to the Silicon Valley HR Network.
Recognized as 25 Mom's of Color in Technology
Isn’t It Time That Working Moms of Color Got Their Due? (article on Medium)
These are women that face challenges in the workplace and in life that are far greater than other groups — from lower pay to unfair biases. Yet, they still get things done. They make our businesses more profitable and our communities stronger. And they do it all while juggling huge family responsibilities.
Building Leaders of Tomorrow Today
Overall program design and execution of strategic leadership program.
14 month development journey teaching design thinking and personal leadership experience through action learning projects tied to key business strategies.
Career Hacks, Confessions of a Corporate Millennial
Young Professional Summit Keynote Speech [2015]
Slides to a keynote speech I delivered for the Northern CA Young Professional Summit detailing the 5 Career Hacks on how to become an Irresistible employee.
I'm also writing a book on this topic. More info can be found on: http://www.careerhacks.co
Infuse Program Foundation Pitch Night
Symposium of Ideas Kickoff [2014]
A preview into the work my foundation does with young entrepreneurs in the underserved community of East Side San Jose. Where we turn at risk youth into entrepreneurs in nine weeks.
Visit: http://www.infuseprogram.org
Nimble Storage LEAD Program
LEAD Program Kickoff Event [2014]
In 2014 I played key role in setting the foundation for Leadership & Talent Development at Nimble. Here I showcase the leadership model and the programs that support manager and leadership training.
The Art & Science of Internal Communications
NCHRA Summit 2014 Keynote [2014]
Discover the art and science in internal marketing and communications by learning internal marketing strategies and techniques that will help gain buy-in at any level in the organization. I also cover what foundational channels you must cultivate and develop to ensure you get as much bang as possible in your employee communications.
Op Ed: It’s Time for More Schools to Inspire Creativity in Their Students
Published article on Takepart.com [2013]
In this article, I detail my passion around how kids— no matter where they are from — can become entrepreneurs and what teachers can do to create such an environment.
Linked Learning Will Help Ensure Employers Find Skilled Workers
Published Op Ed on San Jose Mercury News [2011]
Traditional methods of teaching in high schools are outdated and ineffective. It is time to embrace an education model that will infuse education with relevance and provide the kind of work-readiness skills that students want and employers need.
