Inclusion is Innovation: Hispanic and Latinx Community

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.

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This is my sazón

Ivelisse Capellan Heyer is a user experience designer who uses patience and her family to combat her own self-doubt. Follow her journey, illustrated by Sol Cotti.

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Discover more from the Hispanic and Latinx community. Meet the people behind Microsoft and the stories they bring to our everyday work.

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My true self, my way

Principal Service Engineering Manager Telmo Sampaio learned the strength of embracing differences early in life. Today, they’re empowering engineers to bring their diverse backgrounds, cultural values, and ideas into the workplace.

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Embracing the unplanned path

Senior Product Manager Elva Fernandez Sanchez has confronted financial challenges, language barriers, and career shifts. She now uses her voice to shape the future of Microsoft’s products and bring about meaningful change in her community.

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Bring yourself to work

Rodrigo 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. Brought to life by artist Daiana Ruíz

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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 animated story by artist Niege Borges.

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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.

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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. Discover Ana’s story, illustrated by artist Dai Ruiz

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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.

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Everything has a solution

Jose Hernandez is a data scientist who uses the lessons instilled by his parents to find solutions to the challenges around him. Discover his story, illustrated by Sebastian Curi.

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.

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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.

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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 57 cohorts of our mid-level and senior-level leadership development programs to date, with further staged cohorts planned for this year and beyond.

Ways to engage

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

Inclusion is Innovation:
Hispanic and Latinx community

This is my sazón