Inclusion is Innovation: Hispanic and Latinx Community
At Microsoft, we believe different perspectives lead to a brighter future. Discover stories of innovation and inspiration from Hispanic and Latinx Microsoft employees and community artists.
Finding the light
Rodrigo Stabio grew up undocumented and felt like he lived in the shadows. When he joined a group of Microsoft volunteers translating for refugees at the U.S. border, he rediscovered his light. His story is brought to life by artist Daiana Ruíz.
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Experiencing both sides
Ana Sofia Gonzalez grew up in Mexico but went to school in El Paso. Discover how moving between two cultures helped make her a better graphic designer in her illustrated story by artist Daiana Ruiz.
Great expectations
When Colombian-born Joseph Sefair interviewed at Microsoft fresh out of graduate school, he was not expecting to get the job. Twenty-two years later, he continues to advocate for recruiting people from around the globe.
Citizen of the world
Sandra Valle is originally from Mexico, living in Estonia, and managing orientation for new employees from all over the world. Explore how her experience embracing new cultures prepared her to face challenges head-on in her own animated story by artist Niege Borges.
More than a game
Growing up in Mérida, Yucatán in Mexico, Luis Angel Mex was very connected to his Mayan heritage. These days, he honors that heritage by creating culturally inclusive gaming studios and experiences.
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 policy
We leverage our platform to address issues that impact the lived experience, safety, and fundamental rights of employees and their communities, including advocating for the protection and strengthening of the US DACA program.
Increasing representation
We are building on our momentum, adding a $150 million investment to strengthen inclusion and double the number of US Black and African American, and Hispanic and Latinx people managers, senior individual contributors, and senior leaders by 2025.
Informing action
Inclusion is the result of the actions we take daily. Through the personalized Race and Ethnicity Learning Path, employees can build their knowledge and deepen awareness around critical topics, informing allyship.
Intentional development
Investing in leadership development has never been more important. We have launched 38 cohorts of our mid-level and senior-level differentiated development programs to date, with further staged cohorts planned for this year and beyond.