This year, I didn’t mark #internationalwomensday2022 with any fancy events. Instead, I went to work. I had a meeting with my boss to agree on priorities for the next couple months. I had a call with my colleagues in Marketing to plan out how we’re going to engage with developers around the world in 2022. I had several one-on-ones with members of my team, trying to identify blockers and see where I could help them accomplish their goals. I led our team’s Monthly Business Review with our global lead and spent time brainstorming how we’re going to solve a really thorny problem.

Nothing against champagne 🍾 breakfasts, of course, but I think the best way I can help #breakthebias is to do the work, be a visible leader in this industry, and try to pave the way for others. Recently I was asked by my colleagues at AWS to offer a piece of advice in honor of the day. I immediately thought of something my friend Cath told me many years ago that really made a difference, and I hope you find it useful too!

#iwd2022 #iwdxamzn #womenintech

Dinner onboard the RJX261 heading towards Vienna… 🍺🚞