Diversity at Work: Fighting for a Seat at the Table

Working your way up to the C-suite as a mom, an immigrant, and a woman of color takes boldness and resilience. This is Jackie Glenn’s story. At just 19 years old, she emigrated from Jamaica to America to work as a nanny. She got married, had kids, and eventually became Vice President & Global Chief Diversity Officer at Dell EMC. Today, Jackie has her own company, and she remains dedicated to giving voice to the underrepresented and building more diverse and inclusive workplace cultures. Jackie shares lessons from her life and book, Lift As I Climb: An Immigrant Girl’s Journey Through Corporate America. She paints an inspiring picture of the obstacles, sacrifices, and successes she’s experienced throughout her journey as an immigrant, a woman of color, a working mom, a wife, a daughter, and a C-suite executive. Listen to this episode to learn: -Why working moms and underrepresented minorities need to be bold, speak up, and “A.S.K. to G.E.T.” -How women can shake the doubts and fears of managing a career while raising a family -Advice for immigrants and minorities on how to build a career in corporate America -Why having a personal “board of directors” is a great source of support, perspective, and ideas for working women For more information, visit: https://glenndiversity.com/