Advancing Workplace Equity – Amplify | Cutter Magazine Feature

Viola Maxwell-Thompson, Command Shift Steering Committee Member and guest editor of this issue of Amplify provides global perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); cutting-edge research that shows the reality of equity in many companies; and best practices that companies have deployed to create a more equitable on-ramp as well as advancement opportunities for all employees, with a focus on women of color.

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Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Women Visionaries for Women’s History Month

Throughout the year and especially during Women’s History Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to highlighting and sharing the stories of women who are building a better, more equitable world. This month, we are proud to highlight Women Visionaries – generations of female trailblazers who have courageously changed the world through civil rights activism, entrepreneurship, community investment, entertainment, and more.

Command Shift: A Movement Shaped and Led by Women of Color

Every morning, I remind myself that one of Command Shift’s most important commitments is to work with – not on behalf of – women of color from under-resourced areas and non-traditional backgrounds to help accomplish our central goal: Accelerating more women of color in tech sector and tech-enabled industries.

A SEASON OF GRATITUDE

During this year’s giving season, our team at Command Shift would like to express our gratitude to the many people who are committed to advancing our mission– the brave young women of color who are doing the hard work to transform their lives by stepping into tech jobs; our Steering Committee members guiding us into another successful year and the future beyond, as well as our corporate and nonprofit partners, who are tirelessly and passionately committed to advancing and accelerating our work.