There is so much going on right now that it’s hard to keep up with everything. There have been so many important, life-altering changes to our schools, workplaces and homes. The pandemic, the ensuing economic effects, the ongoing fight for social justice – all are significantly impacting us, personally and professionally, in profound, often unsettling […]
The economic effects of the coronavirus have been widespread and the business landscape is drastically changed. Almost everyone has been affected in one way or another, some quite seriously. Unfortunately, women and minority owned businesses, many of which are small to midsize, face many challenges even in a good economy. A downturn can make things […]
As the Chief Diversity Relations Officer for ATR, I attend many events in the diversity community, from small lunch-n-learns to larger conferences. I meet a lot of people, from corporate program managers to other MBEs. One topic often discussed, not surprisingly, is, how do I get noticed by corporate programs? My simple answer is to […]
Latina sisters, this is our moment. Despite all the adversity and barriers our demographic has experienced over the years, the business world has reached a tipping point. Since 2016, 90% of those entering the labor market identify as a minority. Furthermore, the group with the fastest-growing employment rates are Hispanic women. Stats like these give […]
What does diversity mean for your business? It’s a textbook question that many organizations have a formal answer to, but there’s a difference between words and action. We’ve seen firsthand how hiring a diverse workforce can shape a business for the better. Taking a hard look at diversity goals and policies on a regular basis […]
The United States Military Academy. Better known as West Point, it’s a legendary institution that I had the pleasure of visiting recently for a rewarding leadership summit. This event was the first time an all-female executive summit was held at West Point, and it was put on by the Thayer Leadership Development Group. Their mission […]
I saw Jasmine Crowe speak at a Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) event and was instantly impressed. Jasmine is, among other accomplishments, the founder of Goodr, a food waste management company focused on helping those facing food insecurity and has a unique take on the issue. Jasmine recognized that logistics was a big issue […]
Nicole Lacob is the President of the Warriors Community Foundation, the charitable arm of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. The Foundation is focused on education and youth development for Bay Area children, and since 2010 has donated over $10M to local organizations working towards these goals. I met Nicole in 2016 when ATR’s charitable goals […]
What’s your story? Here at ATR, ours is one closely tied to the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) community. It’s been a long journey over the course of three decades to get to the level of success we enjoy today, but we’ve never forgotten where we came from. As a woman and minority executive in Silicon […]