Inclusion & Diversity

Overview

Cisco Connected Women is an Employee Resource Group (ERG) that facilitates the professional growth of female employees by offering networking, mentoring, and career development resources. At Connected Women, the inspiring network of Cisco professionals creates an environment of inclusion and empowerment for women in technology.

Cisco Connected Women Facts

The Connected Women group:

• Operates 40 chapters globally.
• Has more than 2300 members worldwide.
• Uses Cisco Integrated Workforce Experience (IWE) for Women, Cisco WebEx solutions, blogs, newsletters, and Facebook. These technologies help us raise awareness of our efforts and provide opportunities to participate in our events, which are not limited to women.
• Communicates across three standard pillars: Business Outreach, Community Outreach, and Making Our Way.
• Receives new members and facilitates interest with our business partners, our communities, and our customers. Often, we connect with ERGs within our customer base.

What Makes Cisco Connected Women Most Proud

We are most proud of the leadership development that we see in our members when they take on roles outside their comfort zones. Often, these efforts result in promotion opportunities or added portfolio responsibilities in members' day jobs at Cisco.

Connected Women Believes in ERGs

By engaging and participating in Cisco ERGs, you get opportunities to learn and grow in your current career. ERGs offer insight into areas of the business that you may not normally be able to access.

Connected Women Is a Proud Sponsor

Cisco Connected Women is a proud sponsor of International Women's Day and Executive Shadowing. Maria Medrano, from the Sacramento Connected Women Core Team, recently received the 2012 YWCA Emerging Leader Award. YWCA is an organization that is committed to empowering women and eliminating racism. YWCA helps change the destinies of women, children, and families, offering hope for self-improvement and resources to make success a reality. Learn More.