Social impact May 4, 2023

Supporting teachers in their STEM skilling journeys

3 min read - Three of my four grandparents were teachers. Their love of learning and passion for lighting a spark in their students impressed upon me the power that teachers have to change lives and shape the future. As I’m writing this, I…

Social impact July 1, 2022

Jobs for the Future: Prosperity and Equity via a Learn-to-Work Approach

6 min read - I sat down recently to chat with with Dr. Kyle Hartung, Associate Vice President at Jobs for the Future (JFF). For nearly 40 years, JFF has been driving transformation of the American workforce and education systems to achieve equitable economic…

Social impact June 7, 2022

Investing in the future of work: How IBM is tackling the credentials dilemma

3 min read - This week I had the pleasure of participating in JFF Horizons, where I spoke about the importance of a skills-first approach to workforce development. This is something my team and I work on every day at IBM because we’re committed…

Social impact January 25, 2022

Everyone needs a mentor – Go find yours! (Part 2 of 2)

3 min read - This month, January 2022, is the 20th anniversary of the first National Mentoring Month, which celebrates the power of relationships to encourage personal, academic, and professional growth. Growth feels particularly relevant right now, as the pandemic has encouraged people to re-evaluate…

Social impact January 21, 2022

Everyone needs a mentor – Go find yours! (Part 1 of 2)

3 min read -   This month, January 2022, is the 20th anniversary of the first National Mentoring Month, which celebrates the power of relationships to encourage personal, academic, and professional growth. Growth feels particularly relevant right now, as the pandemic has encouraged people to…