Presented by Symba, #OpenUpTheWorkforce interviews feature executives advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity for the future of work. In these short audio-only episodes, we talk with top leaders about what it takes to develop and implement inclusive processes.

In this episode of #OpenUpTheWorkforce, Donnebra McClendon, the Global Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion at Ceridian, shares her career journey and how Cerdian is investing in employee development and increasing diverse representation within their workforce. Donnebra sums up DEI efforts with one word–intention. Company and talent leaders need to be proactive about creating inclusive environments for people to feel they belong.

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About Donnebra
Donnebra joined Ceridian 19 years ago, working in the benefit services department. However, her love for the company goes way back.

Growing up in St. Petersburg, Florida, Donnebra vividly recalls Ceridian's reputation as a beacon in the community. It was only a matter of time before she could work there. While she has worked hard to reach her career heights, Donnebra emphasizes the importance of transferable skills, authentic relationships, and sponsorships. Sponsors and supporters who believe in you are crucial to breaking barriers that stand in the way of your career progress.
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About Ahva
Ahva Sadeghi is a passionate social entrepreneur and co-founder of Symba, an award-winning, venture-backed, and women-founded internship platform that combines program management and data analytics tools to facilitate equitable access to jobs and wealth creation. Ahva is an economist and researcher focused on remote work and workforce development. Prior to launching Symba, Ahva worked at the US Department of State in the Human Rights Bureau and completed a civil rights fellowship with Congressman John Lewis in Atlanta. She was recently named Forbes 30 Under 30 and a Global Entrepreneur Scholar by the US Department of State. Ahva completed her graduate studies at the London School of Economics and received her BA from the University of Arizona Honors College. In her spare time, Ahva enjoys playing the cello.
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About Symba
Symba is an award-winning platform that combines program management and data analytics tools to help organizations measure and improve their internship programs and make smarter hiring decisions. With Symba's software, employers have improved administrative efficiencies by up to 99.7% and have scaled critical early-in-career job opportunities by over 500%. Symba facilitates impactful internships and drives business value by increasing intern-to-hire conversion rates by up to 20%, helping corporations future-proof their employee pipelines while giving interns the positive, educational experiences they seek. Named among “The Next Generation of Industry Changers” by Entrepreneur, women-founded Symba is building a platform with a purpose - seeking to open up the workforce and facilitate equitable access to wealth creation by powering more than one million job opportunities in the next five years. For more information, please visit https://symba.io.