Ashley Perez sat down with Vanessa Le, Senior Commissions Analyst at MongoDB, to learn about her journey from Vietnam to Ireland, what inclusion and belonging mean to her, and how she feels supported at the company. Vanessa was born in Vietnam to a middle-income family and grew up working part-time jobs to support her family while pursuing her education. She eventually received a fully funded scholarship to study abroad in Ireland, where she faced initial challenges adapting to a new culture and feeling isolated due to being an Asian minority. However, after joining the Commissions team at MongoDB, Vanessa found a sense of belonging and connection with her colleagues, who are also from diverse backgrounds. The company's emphasis on inclusion and diversity has helped Vanessa regain her confidence and feel proud of her identity. She attributes this to the company's core values being lived by its leaders and employees, and notes that it is not just about hiring diverse people but also about creating a culture where everyone feels valued and supported.