Month: June 2026

Beyond the Basics: Elevating Your Approach to CSRD Metrics

Tuesday June 23, 2026 

11:00 AM PT/2:00 PM ET

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CSRD assurance requirements are approaching, and organizations are advancing their readiness for external audit and assurance. In our previous webinar ‘Preparing for CSRD Mandatory Assurance: What Companies Need to Do Now‘, we outlined the foundational elements relevant to CSRD audit preparedness.

This session will focus on key CSRD metrics from an assurance perspective, highlighting common reporting challenges and areas where deficiencies are frequently identified during audits. We will also examine typical issues related to supporting documentation and disclosures, including the nature and extent of evidence expected to support reported information across selected metrics.

This webinar is intended to provide an audit-focused perspective on complex metrics and disclosures, with emphasis on factors that may impact the completeness, accuracy, and auditability of reported information.

A live Q&A session will follow the presentation.

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In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Ranjith Roy, Chief Financial Officer at Yum! Brands.

Education

St. Joseph’s College
(High School)

Coonoor, India
(1995 – 1997)

PSG College of Technology
(Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering)

Coimbatore, India
(1997 – 2002)

Indian Institute of Management (MBA)

Ahmedabad, India
(2003 – 2005)

If we were to interview your teachers, what would they say about you?

They’d say, “He’s a student with potential. I wish he would just apply himself like he should.” I’d like to think the former still applies, but I have gotten better at the latter.

What did you want to be when you grew up?

I didn’t know, but I knew what I didn’t want to be. My parents built a successful small business, and while I deeply admired that, I knew I would be miserable in it. That subconsciously pushed me toward a lifelong pursuit of learning, growth and building my own career — just like they did in their own way.

WORK

First Job

In college, I was as a door-to-door sales rep for Yellow Pages ads. I remember being amazed on my first day that I could earn enough in a day to afford a Pizza Hut pizza (Rs. 100 back then).

i-Flex solutions (now part of Oracle), Bengalaru, India

2002-2003: IT Consultant

Goldman Sachs, New York City, New York, United States

2005-2021: Investment Banking, Research & Multi-Strategy Investing

Goldbelly, New York City, New York, United States

2021-2024: Chief Financial Officer of a high-growth e-commerce startup

Yum! Brands, Plano, Texas, United States

2024-2025: Chief Strategy Officer & Treasurer
2025-present: Chief Financial Officer

What moments, or who, in your life influenced the way you work?

I’ve been shaped by strong working women, especially my mom growing up and my wife today. They keep me grounded, offer great advice and model how to balance career, home and life.

What part of your career journey was unexpected?

There’s no finish line. Change is constant. Every win or setback is followed by a bigger, more exciting challenge. My younger self didn’t expect that.

What is a piece of advice that you have found valuable?

Big ambitions are achieved by ordinary people like you and me doing simple things consistently well. Getting simple things right 50% of the time is easy, 90% is hard and 98%+ is incredibly difficult. I believe in the challenge and the power of consistency, and I’ve made it the foundation of my recognition: the “Brick by Brick” Award.

What makes you happy?

Balance. On a good day, I start work early, make it home for dinner and bedtime with my daughter, and maybe fit in some exercise. Most importantly, I want the people in my life, at home and at work, to feel valued and cared for.

How do you disconnect from work and recharge during your free time?

DIY projects: assembling furniture, wiring electronics or building backyard setups. My wife gives me high marks for project enthusiasm and low marks for project aesthetics.

What Motivates You?

The culture at Yum!: strong talent, high integrity, ambition and energy. We have all the ingredients to achieve great things, and being part of that is deeply motivating.

The new weekly AskNature Podcast is now available.

Season 1 is an exploration of the power of reconnecting with the rest of nature––and the changes it creates in technology, strategy, society, and our own hearts and minds. New episodes will launch every Wednesday through July 1.

Up first is an inspiring opening conversation with the Biomimicry Institute’s own Janine Benyus and Paris Climate Agreement architect Christiana Figueres, hosted by the Biomimicry Institute’s CEO, Amanda Sturgeon.

Listen now.

The new weekly AskNature Podcast is now available.

Season 1 is an exploration of the power of reconnecting with the rest of nature––and the changes it creates in technology, strategy, society, and our own hearts and minds. New episodes will launch every Wednesday through July 1.

Up first is an inspiring opening conversation with the Biomimicry Institute’s own Janine Benyus and Paris Climate Agreement architect Christiana Figueres, hosted by the Biomimicry Institute’s CEO, Amanda Sturgeon.

Listen now.

ESCAZÚ, Costa Rica, June 1, 2026 /3BL/ – Bacardi in Costa Rica has once again earned Great Place to Work® Certification™, coming in at #13 in the country and reinforcing a commitment to creating a supportive and high-performing workplace culture. According to the latest survey results, 86% of participants said Bacardi in Costa Rica is a great place to work, while ratings on fair treatment regardless of gender, race, or age all achieved scores in the high 90s. 

“The recognition reflects the continued focus at Bacardi on fostering an environment where people feel respected, empowered, and able to thrive both personally and professionally,” says Gloriana Azofeifa Hidalgo, HR Director for Bacardi Enterprise Services in Costa Rica. “Our workplace culture is more than a point of pride — it is a competitive advantage that helps us attract exceptional talent, drive innovation, and deliver results for our business.”

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.

Learn more: https://greatplacetoworkcarca.com/es/certificada/bacardi-costa-rica/

In 2018, Bacardi obtained its essential COSTA RICA certification in recognition for its efforts, as a foreign company, to promote Costa Rican talent and world-class services across the globe all while exemplifying values of excellence, sustainability, innovation, and social progress. The company has also been recognized as “Best Companies for Young Professionals” as announced by Best Place to Employers for Youth (EFY).

About Bacardi in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to Bacardi Enterprise Services, the global shared services division of Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company. The Bacardi office is located in Escazú and originally opened in 2014. Over the years, the site has grown in geographic scope and services provided and today employs more than 300 people and serves as the leading site of global shared services for the company.

Bacardi Limited boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch Whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whisky, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Media inquiries: Jessica Merz, VP, Corporate Communications, jmerz@bacardi.com

Spanish Version of Release

ESCAZÚ, Costa Rica, June 1, 2026 /3BL/ – Bacardi in Costa Rica has once again earned Great Place to Work® Certification™, coming in at #13 in the country and reinforcing a commitment to creating a supportive and high-performing workplace culture. According to the latest survey results, 86% of participants said Bacardi in Costa Rica is a great place to work, while ratings on fair treatment regardless of gender, race, or age all achieved scores in the high 90s. 

“The recognition reflects the continued focus at Bacardi on fostering an environment where people feel respected, empowered, and able to thrive both personally and professionally,” says Gloriana Azofeifa Hidalgo, HR Director for Bacardi Enterprise Services in Costa Rica. “Our workplace culture is more than a point of pride — it is a competitive advantage that helps us attract exceptional talent, drive innovation, and deliver results for our business.”

As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.

Learn more: https://greatplacetoworkcarca.com/es/certificada/bacardi-costa-rica/

In 2018, Bacardi obtained its essential COSTA RICA certification in recognition for its efforts, as a foreign company, to promote Costa Rican talent and world-class services across the globe all while exemplifying values of excellence, sustainability, innovation, and social progress. The company has also been recognized as “Best Companies for Young Professionals” as announced by Best Place to Employers for Youth (EFY).

About Bacardi in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is home to Bacardi Enterprise Services, the global shared services division of Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company. The Bacardi office is located in Escazú and originally opened in 2014. Over the years, the site has grown in geographic scope and services provided and today employs more than 300 people and serves as the leading site of global shared services for the company.

Bacardi Limited boasts a portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits brands in the United States including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch Whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whisky, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur. Visit www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Media inquiries: Jessica Merz, VP, Corporate Communications, jmerz@bacardi.com

Spanish Version of Release

CAMDEN, N.J., June 1, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that, in over 10 years of partnership as the largest automotive donor to Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Subaru and its retailers will have supported more than 550,000 cancer patients and their families nationwide. Through the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, the automaker helps provide critical financial assistance, comfort items, and handwritten messages of hope to individuals impacted by blood cancer, reinforcing its broader commitment to being More Than a Car Company®.

Approximately every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Treatment and recovery can be long and challenging, often leaving patients feeling weak, cold, and isolated. In response, through thoughtful donations and meaningful gestures, Subaru and its retailers aim to bring comfort and encouragement to those living with cancer. During the month of June, they will partner with local hospitals and cancer treatment centers to distribute warm blankets and heartfelt messages of hope, helping patients feel supported, cared for, and not alone.

Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc.: “Year after year, the partnership between Subaru and Blood Cancer United reflects our shared commitment to supporting individuals and families facing cancer and other critical illnesses. Together with our retailers, we’re proud to deliver comfort, care, and encouragement when it’s needed most. This work is deeply meaningful to us, and we remain committed to expanding our impact and continuing these efforts together.”

Through the Blood Cancer United Urgent Need Program, Subaru and select retailers will also provide financial assistance to more than 1,800 pediatric blood cancer patient households (which includes children, adolescents, and young adults) to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, and utilities. The general public can get involved from June 1 through June 30, 2026, when Subaru will match online donations to bloodcancerunited.org/subaru, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 in total*. Additionally, Subaru Gear will donate $1 to Blood Cancer United for each “Health & Wellness” Badge of Ownership ordered, up to $5,000 total**, further showcasing the automaker’s mission to uplift those affected by critical illnesses such as cancer.

E. Anders Kolb, M.D., President and CEO of Blood Cancer United: “Treatment and recovery can be incredibly difficult for patients and their families, and this program goes beyond donations to deliver meaningful care and compassion. At its core, this effort is about creating human connections during some of life’s most challenging moments. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Subaru for more than a decade, and we look forward to expanding its impact for patients and their loved ones.”

Anyone looking to get more involved can write messages of hope for patients in their community by visiting their local Subaru retailer. To learn more about this initiative, visit subaru.com/care or follow #SubaruLovestoCare on social media. More information about the Subaru Love Promise® can be found at subaru.com/lovepromise.

*From June 1, 2026, at 12:01 am through June 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm, Subaru will match online gifts to Blood Cancer United (at bloodcancerunited.org/donate), dollar-for-dollar, up to a $100,000 total donation.

**Maximum donation of $5,000. Donations apply to orders placed from 12:01 AM EDT Monday, June 1, 2026, through 11:59 PM EDT Tuesday, June 30, 2026, through badgeofownership.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Blood Cancer United®

Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is the largest global nonprofit focused on blood cancer patient support, research, and advocacy. Since their founding in 1949, the organization has consistently evolved to better serve people affected by all 100-plus types of blood cancer. Blood Cancer United funds innovative research, offers free resources and personalized support, and advocates at state and national levels for more accessible and affordable healthcare for all patients. To learn more, visit www.BloodCancerUnited.org.

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Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

CAMDEN, N.J., June 1, 2026 /3BL/ – Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that, in over 10 years of partnership as the largest automotive donor to Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), Subaru and its retailers will have supported more than 550,000 cancer patients and their families nationwide. Through the Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, the automaker helps provide critical financial assistance, comfort items, and handwritten messages of hope to individuals impacted by blood cancer, reinforcing its broader commitment to being More Than a Car Company®.

Approximately every three minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with a blood cancer. Treatment and recovery can be long and challenging, often leaving patients feeling weak, cold, and isolated. In response, through thoughtful donations and meaningful gestures, Subaru and its retailers aim to bring comfort and encouragement to those living with cancer. During the month of June, they will partner with local hospitals and cancer treatment centers to distribute warm blankets and heartfelt messages of hope, helping patients feel supported, cared for, and not alone.

Alan Bethke, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Subaru of America, Inc.: “Year after year, the partnership between Subaru and Blood Cancer United reflects our shared commitment to supporting individuals and families facing cancer and other critical illnesses. Together with our retailers, we’re proud to deliver comfort, care, and encouragement when it’s needed most. This work is deeply meaningful to us, and we remain committed to expanding our impact and continuing these efforts together.”

Through the Blood Cancer United Urgent Need Program, Subaru and select retailers will also provide financial assistance to more than 1,800 pediatric blood cancer patient households (which includes children, adolescents, and young adults) to help offset non-medical costs associated with treatment, such as transportation, food, housing, and utilities. The general public can get involved from June 1 through June 30, 2026, when Subaru will match online donations to bloodcancerunited.org/subaru, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000 in total*. Additionally, Subaru Gear will donate $1 to Blood Cancer United for each “Health & Wellness” Badge of Ownership ordered, up to $5,000 total**, further showcasing the automaker’s mission to uplift those affected by critical illnesses such as cancer.

E. Anders Kolb, M.D., President and CEO of Blood Cancer United: “Treatment and recovery can be incredibly difficult for patients and their families, and this program goes beyond donations to deliver meaningful care and compassion. At its core, this effort is about creating human connections during some of life’s most challenging moments. We are grateful for our continued partnership with Subaru for more than a decade, and we look forward to expanding its impact for patients and their loved ones.”

Anyone looking to get more involved can write messages of hope for patients in their community by visiting their local Subaru retailer. To learn more about this initiative, visit subaru.com/care or follow #SubaruLovestoCare on social media. More information about the Subaru Love Promise® can be found at subaru.com/lovepromise.

*From June 1, 2026, at 12:01 am through June 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm, Subaru will match online gifts to Blood Cancer United (at bloodcancerunited.org/donate), dollar-for-dollar, up to a $100,000 total donation.

**Maximum donation of $5,000. Donations apply to orders placed from 12:01 AM EDT Monday, June 1, 2026, through 11:59 PM EDT Tuesday, June 30, 2026, through badgeofownership.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube.

About Blood Cancer United®

Blood Cancer United® (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) is the largest global nonprofit focused on blood cancer patient support, research, and advocacy. Since their founding in 1949, the organization has consistently evolved to better serve people affected by all 100-plus types of blood cancer. Blood Cancer United funds innovative research, offers free resources and personalized support, and advocates at state and national levels for more accessible and affordable healthcare for all patients. To learn more, visit www.BloodCancerUnited.org.

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Diane Anton
Corporate Communications Manager
(856) 488-5093
danton@subaru.com

Adam Leiter
Corporate Communications Specialist
(856) 488-8668
aleiter@subaru.com

Originally published on CVS Health Company Newsroom

Key points

• Many older adults struggle with digital health literacy, making everyday health tasks harder as digital-first care becomes more common.
• Seniors face real barriers to digital care, but they’re eager to learn and want tools and experiences designed with them in mind.
• CVS Health is already taking meaningful steps to close the digital divide and make care simpler and more accessible for people of all ages.

For millions of older adults, managing their health now means making sense of apps, online portals, digital forms and telehealth visits. These tools can make care simpler, but only when people feel confident using them.

With more health care happening online, we set out to better understand how seniors are navigating digital health care today. Our research focused on Medicare-eligible adults and included surveys, interviews and group conversations with seniors across different ages, incomes, geographies, health conditions and living situations.

What emerged was a clear picture: digital health literacy – an individual’s ability to access, understand and navigate digital tools to manage their health care – is now a key factor in whether people can access care, understand their options and stay engaged in their health.

How digital skills influence health outcomes

Digital health literacy is about more than knowing how to use a smartphone. It includes being able to find reliable health information online, navigate patient portals, feel confident sharing personal data and access the internet and devices needed to do all of the above.

Our research found that most seniors face challenges in at least one of these areas, and often more than one at the same time. Many seniors reported that these digital barriers have a real impact on how well they manage their care.

When digital systems are hard to use, people are more likely to miss appointments, delay medication or struggle to manage their chronic conditions.

Digital health literacy also intersects with other social factors. Seniors with lower incomes, limited access to reliable internet, disabilities or who live alone are more likely to face digital barriers. Without thoughtful design and support, digital transformation can unintentionally widen existing health gaps rather than close them.

“Trust and simplicity of care are critical to improving health outcomes,” said Dr. Ayo Gathing, Senior Medical Director and Deputy Chief Health Engagement & Access Team Officer at CVS Health. “Clear, simple digital experiences paired with the right support can increase trust for the aging population, which boosts engagement and leads to more access. It can make a real difference in helping people stay connected to care.”

Digital literacy in health care isn’t just about technology – it’s about access and understanding.

Seniors are open to digital care – when it works for them

Low digital health literacy doesn’t mean low motivation to learn. 86% of respondents are open to using digital health tools, and many are eager to improve their skills.

Older adults who face the biggest barriers often want simple, practical support: clear instructions, easy to navigate websites, straightforward login processes and reassurance that their personal information is safe. Many also value having access to real people –whether in person or over the phone – who can help them build confidence and learn at their own pace.

In short, seniors aren’t resistant to digital care. They want digital experiences that respect their needs, preferences and comfort levels.

Designing digital health care that works for everyone

CVS Health is applying these insights across its digital ecosystem, focusing on experiences that simplify care. This includes clearer navigation, stronger accessibility features, and added transparency around privacy and security.

• Care Paths uses AI to clarify benefits and procedures and offer personalized care guidance in a single experience.
• New conversational AI navigation allows members to use plain language to get clear, personalized answers without needing to use technical health care terminology.
• We’re enabling CVS Pharmacy customers to initiate self-check-in, schedule appointments, see pharmacy rewards, and provide additional information via intuitive prompts to help expedite prescription pickup and pharmacy care.
• Oak Street Health offers classes on “Smartphone Basics” and “Fraud Prevention” in their community rooms, and computer/internet access for those who may not have it at home.
• Later this year, we will launch Health100, an AI-native, state-of-the-art technology and service platform. It’s designed to be the front door to a fully integrated health care experience for all consumers, regardless of the banner on their pharmacy, pharmacy benefit, or health care benefit card.

By designing care around people and pairing digital tools with human support, we’re working to simplify health care and make it easier to use, easier to trust and easier to rely on.

Las Vegas Sands

The EmpowHER Team Member resource group for women at Sands’ Las Vegas headquarters has pursued an ambitious slate of programming over the past year, highlighted by a recent series of activities for Women’s History Month, sessions with accomplished women leaders, and global collaboration with TMRGs in Macao and Singapore.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

Taking the opportunity to celebrate and nurture women during the annual observance, EmpowHER’s Women’s History Month activities spanned a diverse slate of offerings and continued through April.

A highlight was the Give to Gain panel discussion in March that spotlighted the unique identities and experiences of women leaders at the company’s corporate headquarters. Panelists included Judy Tomkins, vice president and senior associate general counsel for securities and corporate affairs; Bridgette Harding, corporate accounts payable specialist; Tara Rivera, corporate office manager; Gena Livingston, pastry chef for the Veranda Café at corporate headquarters; and Ky Cunningham, corporate communications specialist. The session was moderated by Katarina Tesarova, chief sustainability officer and executive sponsor of EmpowHER.

The group shared stories about their journeys, examples of resilience, ideas around the delicate balance of work and life, thoughts on inclusion and representation, and words of inspiration for other women, particularly young professionals starting out in their careers.

Other Women’s History Month events in March and April included the Women Talk Money educational series, kick-off of the 2026 mentorship program with a mentoring workshop, a wellness session with a nutritional coach, and a clothing drive benefiting Dress for Success Southern Nevada, Project 150 and Opportunity Village in Las Vegas. The TMRG culminated activities with a volunteer day to sort clothing at Dress for Success Southern Nevada.

Spotlighting Women Leaders

In addition to the amplified events of Women’s History Month, the Las Vegas EmpowHER TMRG hosted two marquee events this past year. The first was a fireside chat with Dr. Miriam Adelson to celebrate International Women’s Day in March. The event marked the first major global collaboration among EmpowHER TMRGs around the world, as the live event in Las Vegas was streamed to Singapore and Macao.

During the inspirational session, Dr. Adelson shared insights and experiences that helped her achieve success throughout the various stages of her journey as a physician, philanthropist and life partner to Sands’ founder Sheldon Adelson.

The corporate TMRG also hosted an inspirational talk with Sandra Douglass Morgan, president of the Las Vegas Raiders, in which she discussed milestones such as being the first Black city attorney in Nevada, serving as chairperson of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, and becoming the first Black and Asian woman to serve as an NFL team president.

Douglass Morgan shared her lifelong motivation to find commonalities that bring people together, her interest in making local government in Nevada work more effectively for communities and her pride in seeing her hometown of Las Vegas prosper with professional sports teams.

Expanding Education and Mentorship

EmpowHER further created global collaboration through a mentorship program that connected corporate mentors with mentees at Marina Bay Sands. The TMRG increased the mentorship program’s value by holding quarterly gatherings and a Human Centered Leadership Workshop for mentees.

Other learning opportunities hosted by the corporate EmpowHER group over the past year have included a Financial 101 session led by Fidelity Investments, succession planning workshops, a strengths-based leadership workshop, and multiple wellness sessions on topics such as gut health, glucose management and mindful holiday celebrations.

Giving Back to the Community

Over the past year, the corporate EmpowHER TMRG has hosted several volunteer efforts, such as supporting Dress for Success Southern Nevada’s annual clothing drive and bi-annual warehouse organization events to augment corporate giving through Sands Cares. EmpowHER volunteers also participated in a walk to raise funds for breast cancer support and a blood drive.

Finally, last summer the EmpowHER supported the corporate campus’ first Community Involvement Fair, which featured an opportunity for Team Members to learn about the missions of and volunteer opportunities with 14 community organizations.

Looking ahead, the corporate EmpowHER TMRG plans to continue global collaboration around shared priorities this year, as well as offer health and wellness workshops and developmental sessions for skills-building. The group also is evaluating external partnerships with industry associations that support developmental goals and nonprofit organizations to explore additional community engagement.

Support for the EmpowHER TMRG for women and their allies is one of Sands’ many workforce development programs. To learn more read the company’s latest ESG report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.