Boxer Spotlight: Co-lead of Box’s Latinx Employee Resource Community, Ashley Fernandez
Blog post from Box
Box fosters an inclusive workplace culture through its Employee Resource Communities (ERCs), which support and elevate underrepresented communities, and highlights individuals like Ashley Fernandez, the co-lead of Box’s Latinx ERC. Fernandez shares her experiences and efforts in creating a safe space for Latinx individuals and allies to connect and engage beyond work roles, emphasizing the importance of building personal and professional relationships. The ERCs at Box facilitate cross-departmental interactions, enabling employees from different business units to meet and collaborate. They also hold monthly meetings to discuss cultural topics and serious issues, such as immigration and social justice, providing a platform for open dialogue. Events during Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the year, such as book clubs and in-person gatherings, encourage community building and allyship. Fernandez underscores the significance of understanding diverse experiences within the Latinx community and the role of actionable allyship, illustrated by Box's prompt response to natural disasters affecting Latinx countries, highlighting the importance of local support and resource allocation.
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