What's one thing most people might not know about you?
I sang opera and Gilbert & Sullivan in college and wrote my senior thesis on 1950s American opera.
Why is inclusion and belonging personally important to you?
As a biracial person, I've often felt like I didn't quite fit in with either of my halves, so I empathize strongly with how hard it is to feel like you're on the outside. Additionally, as a female engineer, I know that some workplaces are better than others at including and promoting leadership in groups that are underrepresented in tech. I want to make sure everyone at HubSpot feels like they belong so that they can do their best work, feel valued, and grow their careers here.
Describe a time someone or something made you feel included at work.
A few days after joining HubSpot, I nervously showed up to a People of Color at HubSpot meeting, afraid of walking into the room alone. I needn't have worried because the crew immediately welcomed me in. I soon found those weekly meetings to be a safe, comforting space within HubSpot. I also love the People of Color at HubSpot mentoring program; I've gotten to know and learn from senior leaders at the company, and it's been invaluable to my growth, both personally and professionally.