Celebrating achievements, challenging gender inequities, and creating an inclusive world were the three pillars of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) #ChooseToChallenge. In honor of IWD last week, we’d like you to meet some of the women of Thomson Reuters we’ve celebrated and the voices we’ve amplified through our #BeYouAtTR social campaign.
Meet Stephanie, a Director of Sales on our Small-Mid Tax Professionals team. Learn about how she elevated her sales career and check out our open roles.
"Growing up, I remember hating my skin tone and wanting to be lighter - so much so that I used bleaching creams. I straightened my hair because my afro was looked at as “messy” or “wild.” I permed (the chemical process of straightening) my curly/kinky hair to death in my younger years. Beauty is my passion, and I see representation and ideals promoted in the media and within our communities that are catalysts for colorism and racism impacting our mental health. I could go on about the length of time it took me to remove those negative images of myself, and I want to break through these negative stereotypes. As a member of our Black Employee Network (BEN), I share how we can use mindfulness to be aware of our inner dialogue to rethink societal beauty standards and understand different human experiences. I amplify the voices of marginalized communities while fostering closeness among black and non-black racial groups. Being a part of BEN means I get to have a hand in racial healing within ourselves and each other." Meet Tina, a Technical Support Representative in Toronto.
