Growing up neurodivergent, Alysa Oradat felt the need to mask her differences. Now, she says the things that make her different are some of her greatest strengths. Being hyperlexic, she says her problem-solving and innate research skills are great assets in her role as a Program Manager. This #DisabilityPrideMonth, she shares how her journey of acceptance and advocacy evolved when she had her daughter. Alysa’s daughter was born with a limb difference and was later diagnosed as autistic and non-speaking. To ensure she got the best support, Alysa and her family moved 3,000 miles to a community with better resources. Alysa also became fluent in speech-generating software to teach her daughter to communicate through technology and began mentoring parents of children with disabilities to ensure they have fair access to education. For Alysa, this month’s theme, “Different Than, Not Less Than,” is a reminder there is still so much to be done for the advancement of disability rights — and we can't do it alone. She says the support she receives from the #VTeam has empowered her to have a successful career while parenting a disabled child and toddler. “The benefits and community I’ve found are driving forces behind my ability to do it all.” Learn about employee resource groups like #VerizonADVANCE: https://vz.to/4cXthVi
With over 360 #VerizonInterns across our network, we have a whole lot to celebrate this National Intern Day! From the start of summer, each of our interns showed up ready to make an impact in a big way—and they’ve done just that. From collaborating on exciting projects to participating in volunteering efforts, we hope you enjoy this glimpse of life on the #VTeam! Explore opportunities: https://vz.to/3Lxbo3J
After retiring from the military, Rob Moyer joined Verizon as an Internal Audit Consultant through a Hiring Our Heroes fellowship. In this role, he was able to learn about Verizon as a whole and experience firsthand how critical connections are to our success. Rob also found the opportunity to do a whole lot of networking, where he learned about paths that closely aligned with his military experience of bringing different groups together to facilitate the overall mission. With support from his leadership team and the military recruiter who first brought him to the #VTeam, he switched gears to Program and Project Management. In this role, Rob is able to use his military skills to implement new processes and guide others to success through teamwork. His advice? Don’t think of your first role as a finish line, but instead the starting point of your career. 👏 Explore opportunities: https://vz.to/3W37MLy #VTeamCareerShifters
Danielle Collins’s 14-year #VTeam journey has been all about exploring her passion: HR. Leveraging learning opportunities (like being one of 200 V Teamers across the globe to participate in our first black belt program!) has helped Danielle grow her skills from operations to employee engagement. Now as an HR Business Partner, Danielle is right where she wants to be. Every day she’s helping create a culture of inclusion, ensuring her team has a “seat at the table” with business leaders. She also shouts out employee resource groups and volunteering initiatives for making her feel part of something bigger. 🫶 Join us in #VerizonAPAC: https://vz.to/3LAnwkB
When Leonardo Matteo isn’t rocking his role as a Category Sourcing Specialist, he spends his free time making the world a little bit better. Working with Junior Achievement Ireland Youth Clubs, Leonardo helps students see how they can impact the world around them and build relevant skills for their future careers. Join our team in #VerizonEMEA: https://vz.to/3ztJDq4
We’re keeping the #PrideMonth celebrations rolling with a quick hello from our #VerizonPRISM employee resource group! 🌈 See how they’re embracing the theme “Proud to Be Me” all across the country—and the #VTeam. Learn more: https://vz.to/3RDWMD9
As a people leader, Marcus White knows our employee resource groups create spaces for all V Teamers to find belonging. That’s why he’s a member of all 10 ERGs! Hear what he has to say about connecting and collaborating across Verizon and being part of communities that feel like family: https://vz.to/4eoYeCZ
What makes the #NetworkLife feel like home? 🏠 For Edmer Asama, it’s his fellow #FacesOfVerizonBusiness teammates constantly cheering him on! To him, every V Teamer has been a valuable resource for his growth because each person brings unique perspectives to the table. We love seeing V Teamers come together to build each other up. 👏 Explore opportunities to join us in #VerizonAPAC: https://vz.to/45luNhe
North Carolina, Colorado, Florida and now New York! Jaylin Chrystal has moved around the country and from Solution Specialist to Assistant Manager in Verizon Retail. And while her decade-long career has seen many exciting changes, she shouts out her fun and caring team as the best part of living the #NetworkLife. We can’t wait to see where you go next, Jaylin! 🤩 Join us in Verizon Retail: https://vz.to/3X6m9Rh
New people, new places, new knowledge—that’s life in the #NetworkLife for Christopher Jackson Mandapat. When he’s not helping our V Teamers upskill with innovative learning solutions, he’s enjoying his other passions: working out, brewing coffee, studying new topics and traveling the world. ✈️ Join our #VerizonAPAC team: https://vz.to/3Vi6vkQ
