Global VP of Packaging Sustainability and Chief Circularity Officer @ Mars | Sustainability Intrapraneur | Board Member| Trash Talker
It’s probably rare to leave Vegas with your cup full, but my cup is brimming after my first Ascend Leadership Convention! I first had the privilege of being on the opening panel with two power house women Lata Reddy and Dipti Gulati, expertly moderated by Joe Carroll for the Women of Ascend Symposium. We shared our stories on authentic leadership, as well as the systematic changes that we’re driving in our companies to build a more inclusive environment. Asian women are disproportionately underrepresented in leadership roles vs. asian men (by 40%) and white women (by 126%!); we need to challenge our implicit biases and combat microaggressions to create a more equitable work environment. We then got the TREAT of a VIP tour and chocolate tasting at our Ethel M Chocolates factory, learning about the incredible care that goes into each piece of chocolate. Lastly we kicked off the first cohort of Ascend’s CSO co-hort, hosted by Jyoti Chopra and Kate Fritz (we missed you Marissa (Pagnani) McGowan), creating a space to discuss common sustainability challenges across sectors and the intersection with ED&I issues. A HUGE THANK YOU to Darius Chen, Amber Lacy, SHRM-CP, and Kimberly H. for all the leadership both preparing for the convention and every day at Mars to drive a more equitable and inclusive environment for all underrepresented communities. When We Lead Together, We Win Together. #proudlymars #ascend2024 #AAPI #TomorrowStartsToday
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Great meeting you! Kate Brandt Mike Werner, ran into a friend of yours 😁
Allison Lin 林宜蓁 So well said and huge thanks for your leadership throughout the week & each and every day. Incredibly proud to have you represent Mars & welcome to the Ascend Leadership family!!
Such a inspiring experience so happy to share it with you Allison Lin 林宜蓁! Thank you for all you do to bring our Mars purpose to life! #proudlyMars #Belonging4All #TomorrowStartsToday
Grateful for your support and authentic leadership, Allison! You led such an incredible opening session! 👏👏👏
Way to go Allison Lin 林宜蓁 !!!
Way to show how it's done, Allison Lin 林宜蓁!
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1moLoved the challenge to look at our own biases too… so wonderful catching up!