Carin Taylor
Chief Diversity Officer, Workday
“We live in a world where access isn’t provided to all.
In order for us to maximize the incredible talent in all of us, we need to provide opportunities in which women feel comfortable, confident, and supported as they try to create financial wealth and security for themselves and their families.
Supporting Dress for Success allows me to play a small part in helping women to secure the access they need to be successful.”
Q & A With Carin
What is your biggest Professional Accomplishment?
Creating a culture that strives to VIBE: Value, Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for All
How have you or your company worked to elevate women? We work to elevate women through mentoring and advocacy programs, Women’s ERG, hiring efforts that support women, and investing in organizations like Dress for Success.
What is something you would tell anyone who is starting off in their career? Always do work that you are passionate about and that fuels your soul.
What makes you feel successful? Having unwavering confidence in myself; especially when others don’t.
How have other women played a role in your professional success? I’m grateful to have mentors, sponsors, and advocates, who provide guidance on difficult career decisions.
ABOUT CARIN
Carin Taylor is the Chief Diversity Officer at Workday and has global responsibility for the development, evolution and execution of Workday’s vision for DEI, called VIBETM - Value Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity for all.
Carin is a visionary leader with a proven track record of unapologetically championing DEI initiatives for over two decades. With an unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of belonging and equity for all, Carin is dedicated to helping ensure that all individuals have fair access to opportunities.
Renowned for her compassionate leadership style, Carin leads with empathy, creating spaces where every voice is valued and heard. A fearless advocate for inclusion excellence, Carin is recognized as a truth teller, illuminating the path towards a more equitable and inclusive future, where people of all backgrounds and abilities can not only succeed but thrive. From fit for purpose initiatives to scalable solutions, Carin’s vast experience in driving greater inclusion, belonging, and equity across the enterprise significantly serves the business and the greater good. Her tireless dedication to a more unified society serves as inspiration for many.
Prior to joining Workday, Carin served as the Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation at Genentech where she was responsible for strategic initiatives including executive coaching and thought leadership, building and leading highly effective teams, and improving employee engagement.
Before Genentech, Carin held various positions in human resources, inclusion and diversity, finance, and customer service at Cisco Systems.
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Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose
Dress for Success San Francisco/San Jose (Dress-SF) is a leading nonprofit employment resource for unemployed and underemployed women*. Since 2005, we have provided career clothing, coaching, core skills, and community — free of charge — to more than 17,000 women throughout the Bay Area.
Our programs build confidence and determination from the inside out, empowering women with the tools they need to succeed in work and life. All our programs are offered at no cost to our clients.
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*We use the term "women" in a gender expansive way, to include cis, trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, gender queer, and any woman-identified person.
Your Hour, Her Power
Dress for Success’ annual Your Hour, Her Power, which kicks off
March 1st in celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, is inspired by the belief that when a woman has access to education and job resources, their contributions strengthen communities, increase organizational effectiveness and business results and economies grow.
Over the past few years, we have seen women continue to face innumerable challenges. Women have left the workplace at an alarming rate and those that have remained struggle with significant issues with balancing childcare and housework, increased workloads and loss of confidence.
This year, Dress for Success is excited to bring back Your Hour, Her Power for another year to inspire hope and resilience among women by honoring groundbreaking women in leadership positions across various industries.
By giving the equivalent of just one hour of your pay, you not only give a Dress for Success woman access to programs, services, and tools that will help her achieve economic advancement, but you also join us in celebrating women leaders for the pivotal role they play in driving business and economic gains, and social and cultural change.