Inclusion is Innovation: Women Community

Inclusion is Innovation:
Women’s community

At Microsoft, we believe different perspectives lead to a brighter future. Discover stories of innovation and inspiration from Microsoft employees and artists.

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Empowerment by design

Once one of few women in her field, Melissa Kroskie has become a fierce advocate for accessible workspaces that enable independence and empowerment for everyone. Illustrated by Pola Augustynowicz.

More stories

Discover more from the women’s community. Meet the people behind Microsoft and the stories they bring to our everyday work.

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Showing up and taking action

Microsoft Security Senior Product Manager and entrepreneur Lisa Huang-North pulls from her multicultural upbringing to foster community for people who identify as Asian American and Pacific Islander.

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Senior Direct Sales Associate and HOLA member Lilia Fratini blends her love of gaming and technology with her commitment to community through building more access to STEM learning opportunities for kids.

Photo Illustration of Estefania (Fany) Canosa

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Balancing career, motherhood, and personal purpose

HR Business Partner and mom of two, Estefania (Fany) Canosa advocates for women taking on new challenges both in the workplace and on the homefront.

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Data-driven dreams

Funmi Omoliki is a Data and AI specialist who believes in the power of storytelling, and our collective power to transform society. Discover her story, illustrated by artist Dai Ruiz.

Accountable for progress

Responsibility and accountability require action, not just promises. We leverage our platform to improve lived experiences at Microsoft and beyond—exercising the same commitment we bring to all we do.

Influencing progress

Microsoft has been a signatory to the UN’s Global Compact Women’s Empowerment Principles since 2010, committing our corporate action to the global advancement of women in the workplace, marketplace, and community.

Inspiring the future

Microsoft’s DigiGirlz program has provided free technology education and interactive experiences to over 62,500 girls worldwide.

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Invested in equity

At Microsoft, US women employees earn $1.007 total pay for every $1.000 earned by employees who are men and have the same job title and level and considering tenure.

Increasing representation

The number of women at Partner + Executive and Director levels across Microsoft’s global core workforce has more than doubled since 2018, and women also now account for 32.7% of Microsoft’s broader global workforce.

Ways to engage

Discover movies, TV, and games selected by women at Microsoft, plus more ways to learn and take action.

Inclusion is Innovation:
Women’s community

Empowerment by design