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In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity &amp; Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself.India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to create a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for diverse teams and clients across the organization. India is an accomplished leader. She has more than 15 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on culture-shaping, talent and global diversity and inclusion. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Valdosta State University and an MBA from Strayer University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is also a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). India believes creating a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging is a journey, saying, “Our purpose is furthering human progress through technology. That progress requires a team of experts, with a world of different views, experiences, and skills, working together to build a better and stronger company.” India’s pursuit of change and self-betterment carries into her personal life as well, where she enjoys working on home improvement and renovation projects with her family. Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Lumen. Find a job there today!

In this episode of Fairygodboss Radio, Romy is joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity &amp; Inclusion Officer at Lumen. India shares how a surprising college elective course helped launch her 15-year career in human resources. Hear how she grew her career by accepting new challenges, ignoring bad advice, and taking care of herself. India Sylvester is Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Lumen where she leads efforts to create a culture of inclusion and a sense of belonging for diverse teams and clients across the organization. India is an accomplished leader. She has more than 15 years of experience in human resources, with a focus on culture-shaping, talent and global diversity and inclusion.  She has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Valdosta State University and an MBA from Strayer University. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is also a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).  India believes creating a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion and belonging is a journey, saying, “Our purpose is furthering human progress through technology. That progress requires a team of experts, with a world of different views, experiences, and skills, working together to build a better and stronger company.” India’s pursuit of change and self-betterment carries into her personal life as well, where she enjoys working on home improvement and renovation projects with her family.  Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Lumen. Find a job there today!

India Sylvester - Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Lumen

“Realize that there’s no expectation that you must get it all right. That’s where that grace comes in. But really being genuine and recognizing that I don’t know everything, whomever’s having that conversation may not know everything, but they’re open and willing to learn...grace is huge. I cannot stress that enough.” - India Sylvester   In our latest episode, we are joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Lumen Technologies. India tells us about how her love of reading and a surprising college elective course drew her to a career in Human Resources. India also shares more about Lumen Technologies’ efforts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and offers her advice for navigating conversations on inclusion.   Lumen Technologies partnered with Destination Imagination on the ImagineXperience, a unique new classroom experience for underserved youth. Learn more about the ImagineXperience here.   In this week’s episode, we ask you to start your DI team for the 21-22 season. Click here to learn about ways to get started.   Music Attributions: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Danse Macabre - Big Change by Kevin MacLeod  Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3588-danse-macabre---big-change  License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license   Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 

“Realize that there’s no expectation that you must get it all right. That’s where that grace comes in. But really being genuine and recognizing that I don’t know everything, whomever’s having that conversation may not know everything, but they’re open and willing to learn...grace is huge. I cannot stress that enough.” - India Sylvester In our latest episode, we are joined by India Sylvester, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Lumen Technologies. India tells us about how her love of reading and a surprising college elective course drew her to a career in Human Resources. India also shares more about Lumen Technologies’ efforts in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging and offers her advice for navigating conversations on inclusion. Lumen Technologies partnered with Destination Imagination on the ImagineXperience, a unique new classroom experience for underserved youth. Learn more about the ImagineXperience <a href="https://www.imaginexperience.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> In this week’s episode, we ask you to start your DI team for the 21-22 season. <a href="https://www.destinationimagination.org/challenge-program/plan-your-team/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn about ways to get started. Music Attributions: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod  Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a> Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a> Loopster by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4991-loopster</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a> Danse Macabre - Big Change by Kevin MacLeod  Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3588-danse-macabre---big-change" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3588-danse-macabre---big-change</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a> Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: <a href="https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree</a> License: <a href="https://filmmusic.io/standard-license" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io/standard-license</a>