By Zedrick Applin, Program Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community Involvement at nCinoAt the beginning of February, I took on a new position at nCino as Program Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Community. I’m thrilled and humbled to serve in a capacity that allows me to truly exercise my passion for people.
At the same time, I know this role will be challenging. Society, both in the USA and around the world, is experiencing a reckoning when it comes to social justice issues. Racism, sexism, bigotry and violence have always existed, but they came to a head this past year when the murder of George Floyd sparked global outrage and, in the corporate world, set off a number of overdue conversations. In this climate, it’s more important than ever that our employees feel safe, secure, and heard, and one of my duties is to make sure that happens.