In our first-ever Progress Proud Podcast, six executives tackled many aspects of inclusion and diversity in the American workplace, and how we can improve.
If anything good came out of 2020, it was the worldwide recognition that more must be done in corporate America to address inclusion and diversity. It’s a topic often mentioned in company values, but the real-world landscape shows too many organizations have fallen short of these high ideals. Ours included.
To make our workplaces more welcoming to people of all backgrounds, we must start having frank conversations. It was in this spirit that Progress executives sat down for an intimate exchange about inclusion and diversity in the first-ever Progress Proud Podcast.
Workplace Diversity: There’s a Long Way to Go
A recent report of Massachusetts employers by the Boston Club laid the disparities bare. Its annual Census of Women Directors and Executive Officers found women only held 18% of these coveted positions. And women of color only accounted for 3.1% of these roles.
Progress is proud to have made significant strides to address this, being only one of six Massachusetts employers to have three or more women on its board. But this improvement came after a wakeup call of our own. We had fallen short and needed to change. And we did. It took a concerted effort and continuing to stride forward with diversity and inclusion requires equal dedication.
Progress Leadership Podcast: A Frank Inclusion and Diversity Conversation
The inaugural Progress Proud Podcast featured a frank conversation between six Progress executives about diversity and inclusion in corporate America. Please enjoy this dialogue between Progress CEO Yogesh Gupta, Chief People Officer Katie Kulikoski, Senior Vice President and General Manager Loren Jarrett, Chief Financial Officer Anthony Folger, General Counsel Steve Faberman, and Vice President of Marketing Jenn Ortiz.
Danielle Sutherby
Danielle Sutherby is a Marketing Communications Manager at Progress Software, where she helps lead public relations, thought leadership and corporate communications initiatives that elevate the company's brand, increase media visibility and position Progress as a trusted technology leader. With more than 10 years of experience in communications and marketing, she specializes in media relations, executive thought leadership, corporate storytelling, employer branding and product PR.
Since joining Progress in 2018, Danielle has supported communications efforts across all business units, helping bring the company's innovations in enterprise software, AI and infrastructure technology to market. She has contributed to major product launches and developed communications strategies that connect complex technologies to meaningful business outcomes. Danielle has also led corporate social responsibility communications and reporting initiatives, helping showcase Progress' commitment to strengthening communities and creating positive social impact.
Throughout her career, Danielle has secured coverage in leading publications, including The Boston Globe and Forbes, and has helped earn recognition for Progress through industry, product and workplace awards, strengthening the company's reputation among customers, employees and industry influencers.
Danielle is also the co-founder of Progress for Her, the company's first employee resource group dedicated to empowering women through leadership development, networking and mentorship opportunities.
Areas of Expertise:
- Media Relations
- Public Relations
- Executive Thought Leadership
- Employer Branding
Credentials & Publications
- Master of Science in Communication, Lasell University