Published October 11, 2022
By : Staff Writer
World Wide Technology (WWT), a global technology solutions provider, announced six of its employees were honored during the Women of Color STEM Conference.
In conjunction with Women of Color magazine, this event has promoted career advancement, provided a platform for networking and education, and honored women in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) since 1995.
“We are thrilled to honor the six WWT women who received this special recognition,” said Ann Marr, executive vice president of global human resources. “At WWT, we know that innovation cannot exist without diversity and the success of our business is due to our outstanding employees who bring their unique experiences, backgrounds, and passions to their careers and our mission to make a new world happen. A big thank you to the Women of Color STEM Conference for celebrating these incredible women in technology.”
The Women of Color STEM Awards recognize the significant contributions and achievements of women in STEM disciplines. Each year, judges select award recipients from a talented pool of promising new hires, mid-career professionals, managers, and executives.
The WWT Women of Color STEM award winners include:
These women are dedicated to mentorship and diversity initiatives that advance opportunities for and help shape the technology leaders of the future.
WWT employs professionals in the STEM fields and emphasizes the importance of these disciplines in supporting scientific breakthroughs. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are a priority at WWT, fostering a workplace environment that drives shared value across its employees, business, and community.
“I’m incredibly honored to receive this award and my efforts as a Diversity Manager in bringing to life our diversity and inclusion initiatives make this recognition even more rewarding,” said Shay Gillespie, diversity business Manager, WWT. “This is a special moment in my career and is a testament that my contributions and those of my fellow honorees have helped remove barriers and provide wider access to opportunities for women of color in the STEM field.”
The annual Women of Color STEM Conference—A Multicultural Event is produced by Career Communications Group Inc. (CCG), the leader in workforce diversity. For 26 years, the Women of Color STEM Conference has been a leading event for professional development and networking. CCG works with big and small employers to promote multiculturalism and equity in STEM fields.
The Women of Color STEM Awards recognize the contributions and outstanding achievements of #WomenInSTEM.
— WWT Life (@wwt_life) October 7, 2022
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