Join us as we have a conversation about the intersection of tech and DEI with Maria Medrano Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame and VP, Global Head Community, Diversity and Belonging at Equinix

Maria Medrano stands as a trailblazing Latina jefa, holding dual roles as the Co-Founder and CEO of Inspirame and the Vice President, Global Head of Community, Diversity, and Inclusion at Equinix.

Inspirame, a SaaS startup, reflects Maria's commitment to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through educational empowerment. Leading the charge to elevate certificate and degree completion rates for disadvantaged communities, Maria seamlessly integrates her extensive business strategy expertise with unwavering dedication to community advocacy. Her journey began as the first in her family to earn high school and college degrees, instilling values of hard work, respect, trust-building, results delivery, service to the underserved, and continuous innovation to enhance outcomes.

With an illustrious 20-year career at tech giants like Cisco Systems, Visa, and Google, Maria's leadership prowess has earned her numerous accolades. Recognitions include the YWCA Tribute to Women Emerging Leader Award, Top 100 under 40 Diversity MBA, Silicon Valley 40 under 40, and Top 50 under 50.

Simultaneously, as the Vice President at Equinix, Maria leads a team dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, well-being, and community impact. Her mission is to ensure every Equinix employee globally feels seen, valued, respected, and heard, fostering an environment where employees can confidently proclaim, "I'm safe, I belong, and I matter."

Maria's unique blend of business acumen and community advocacy, refined over two decades in human resources and diversity leadership, has consistently earned her acclaim, including a spot in Silicon Valley's 40 under 40. Beyond professional achievements, Maria cherishes her roles as a devoted mother, wife, daughter, and sister.

Armed with a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Arts in Organizational Development, and an MBA, Maria Medrano is a Latina jefa leaving an indelible mark on the intersection of technology, access, and equitable outcomes.

The podcast is hosted by Dr. Britney Scott, a physician, black belt in lean six sigma, DEI process improvement thought leader and enthusiast. She is also the founder of The Clinic Doctor consulting practice where they create systems that sustain diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces. The podcast is powered by The Clinic Doctor.

The Clinic Doctor is a process improvement consulting firm that specializes in diversity, equity, and inclusion within healthcare. We use process improvement to help you create happier employees and better bottomline. Connect with us at info@clinicdoctorconsulting.com or learn more about us at www.clinicdoctorconsulting.com.

Connect with Dr. Scott on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclinicdoctor/. 

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Connect with our guest: 

Maria Medrano: Linkedin-⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamedrano/, Email- Maria.Medrano@inspirame.com

Website- Www.inspirame.com