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Grace Hopper Celebration – Opportunities for Women in Tech to Connect

Grace Hopper Celebration.

We met up with four ADP women in tech attending this year’s Celebration. They shared their inspiration and what it means to be a part of this incredible community.

ADP is proud to sponsor our 12th consecutive year of AnitaB.org’s Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) held this year, September 27 – October 1. This year’s virtual Celebration theme is "Dare to Transform" and provides attendees with over 240+ sessions, Sponsor Hall, and 1:1 Meetings. All attendees will have great opportunities to network, inspire, and create long-lasting relationships with professionals. If you are attending, stop by our booth and say Hello!  

We are even prouder to announce that AnitaB.org, host of GHC, named ADP 2021 Top Companies for Women Technologists Winner in the Large Technical Workforce category. The assessment considered key factors including representation by diversity, trends in hiring, advancement, and leadership. While facing a global pandemic, we continue to take multiple steps in supporting the technical talent pool. Read the full press release here.

The annual Grace Hopper Celebration – now in its 28th year – has been designed to connect women in technology to discuss career and research interests. We met up with four ADP women in tech who will be attending this year’s Celebration. They shared with us the inspiration and what it means to be a part of the incredible community.  

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Isabel E., Vice Present in Product Development, believes Grace Hopper is a beacon of hope for change. "Being a woman in tech who usually is one of few women in the room, it gives me goosebumps to see the sea of women and diversity at Grace Hopper," Isabel said. "It makes me feel optimistic for the future."  

Sree B., Senior Director in Application Development, tells us the Celebration is a wonderful opportunity to learn the journey of the highly talented and courageous women in technology, all dedicated to making a difference. "Hearing their stories; of success, failures, hopes, and achievements is truly inspiring and empowering," Sree said.

"IT OFFERS A UNIQUE CHANCE TO
CELEBRATE US – THE WOMEN IN TECH."

Tanuja G., Director in Application Development, attended the conference in person a few years ago and remembered the energizing experience. "Grace Hopper is a celebration of all things in tech! It’s a fabulous time and place to reflect on and celebrate everything women have achieved in the world of technology with the support of their allies in tech," Tanuja looks forward to attending the virtual conference this year.   

Tiffany D., Lead Data Scientist, shares with us Grace Hopper to her represents a chance to collaborate and learn from other females in technology. "I am very grateful for this amazing opportunity," Tiffany said.

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Isabel E.

Isabel describes ADP as a nurturing environment where associates are treated with dignity, respect, and supported professionally and personally. "I have had the opportunity to grow as a person and a professional with support from my leaders and my peers," Isabel said. "I feel like I belong because I share a common empathy for clients and associates with my peers." 

"PEOPLE MATTER FIRST AND MATTER MOST." 

 

Sree sees ADP as one big family as she reflects on what Carlos, CEO of ADP, often says. She resonates with ADP’s core values, with a philosophy to care for its people and values. "I’m so glad to be part of ADP’s DataCloud team. I lead a cutting-edge technology team, where we focus on data monetization and provide solutions to our clients to bridge the pay equity gap, whether it’s gender-based or ethnicity-based," Sree says, taking pride in working for ADP.  

When it comes to mentorship, Tiffany and Tanuja share similar experiences. Tiffany values the support she has received from her management, organization, and fellow associates; they make her feel like she belongs at ADP.

"MY MANAGERS, MENTORS, AND TEAM MEMBERS ALL MADE ME FEEL LIKE I WAS ALREADY A PART OF THE FAMILY," TANUJA SAID.

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"Over the years, and moving across different product teams, that feeling has followed me, and I have been lucky to impart that same sense of belonging to other team members whom I’ve had the pleasure to welcome into the fold."  

This year’s Celebration will be Sree’s third year attending GHC, and she feels rewarded as a nominated attendee. "I’m often the only female in most of the technical meetings, and I’m glad that GHC provides an avenue to hire more female techies and strengthen our presence around the room." Sree looks forward to working with more female technologists.   

In addition, Sree said, "ADP strongly encourages inclusive culture among the associates. With GPT sponsored mentorship programs, women are strongly encouraged to focus on their career growth and aim for leadership roles. I’m well respected across the teams I work with, not just because of the knowledge and skills I possess, but because of ADP’s culture to remove gender parity and provide an equal opportunity for everyone." Sree also believes that ADP continues to support their associates in learning and future development. 

When it comes to training and resources, Tiffany shares her career journey, "ADP empowered me to make a career transition from Finance to Technology."

"ADP PROVIDED ME WITH THE TOOLS TO LEARN
AND GROW IN THIS INDUSTRY."

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"ADP has supported me throughout the stages of my career through mentorship, conferences, technical and leadership training, speaking opportunities, and support to pursue an advanced degree," Isabel said.  

"I am encouraged to use the knowledge I’ve gained and receive a chance to work on new and challenging projects, using cutting edge technology," Tanuja said, and feels grateful to be attending the GHC for the second time.  

In the future, ADP will continue providing opportunities and an environment for technologists to ask questions and learn from industry leaders. We encourage all women in tech to challenge, inspire, and celebrate what’s to come. 

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