Sunny Myers on Breaking Barriers, Indigenous Empowerment, and Fostering Allyship
Update: 2023-11-28
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Sunny Myers is the Senior Inclusion and Diversity Global Leader for Palo Alto. In her multifaceted role and in her daily life, Sunny is a dedicated advocate for creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging - whether navigating the dynamic cyber industry or encouraging others to express their authentic selves in everyday life.
In this episode, Sunny joins Tashya Denose and Pam Lindemoen to dive deep into the current landscape of representation and diversity within cybersecurity. Sunny, as a Native American woman, offers a unique and insightful perspective, sharing her personal experiences and insights on breaking barriers and fostering pathways for indigenous women in STEM careers.
But that’s not all - Sunny goes beyond her own experiences to shed light on the essence of true allyship. Listen closely as she emphasizes that genuine allyship requires a willingness to take risks, challenging our listeners to contemplate the depth of their commitment to fostering inclusivity.
Follow us on social media: @DoWeBelongPod
Connect with Sunny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sunny-myers
Resources mentioned:
- “Teeter totter” analogy - Dr. Mautra Staley Jones
- AISES | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Triangle Women in STEM | https://www.trianglewomeninstem.org/
- The Waymakers - Tara Jaye Frank
In this episode, Sunny joins Tashya Denose and Pam Lindemoen to dive deep into the current landscape of representation and diversity within cybersecurity. Sunny, as a Native American woman, offers a unique and insightful perspective, sharing her personal experiences and insights on breaking barriers and fostering pathways for indigenous women in STEM careers.
But that’s not all - Sunny goes beyond her own experiences to shed light on the essence of true allyship. Listen closely as she emphasizes that genuine allyship requires a willingness to take risks, challenging our listeners to contemplate the depth of their commitment to fostering inclusivity.
Follow us on social media: @DoWeBelongPod
Connect with Sunny on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sunny-myers
Resources mentioned:
- “Teeter totter” analogy - Dr. Mautra Staley Jones
- AISES | American Indian Science and Engineering Society
- Triangle Women in STEM | https://www.trianglewomeninstem.org/
- The Waymakers - Tara Jaye Frank
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