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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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Laura Flessner

Leadership Coach for Diverse Professionals // Lead authentically at any level, using Innovation & Neuroscience // Get your free copy of "7 Steps to Innovative Leadership" --> DM me ‘Unlock’

1mo

Loved the challenge to look at our own biases too… so wonderful catching up!

Newton Cheng

I help leaders have Skillful Conversations around mental health | Director of Health + Performance at Google | Supporting the physical, mental, social and spiritual health and wellbeing of Google's global workforce

1mo

Great meeting you! Kate Brandt Mike Werner, ran into a friend of yours 😁

Darius Chen

Innovation Sourcing | Partnering for Possibilities | Supporting the AAPI Community’s Full Potential

1mo

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!!

Amber Lacy, SHRM-CP

Director, Equity, Inclusion & Diversity

1mo

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

Viditi Shah

Brand Manager - M&M’s | P&L Management | Brand Building | Innovation | Strategic Thinking | Inclusion Champion | Global and Local Experience

1mo

Grateful for your support and authentic leadership, Allison! You led such an incredible opening session! 👏👏👏

Alyssa Boggs

Sustainability | Social Impact | Strategy & Engagement at Starbucks

1mo

Way to go Allison Lin 林宜蓁 !!!

Amber Rathvon

Associate Director - Procurement

1mo

Way to show how it's done, Allison Lin 林宜蓁!

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