RISE: Empowering the Women of Panasonic
RISE: Empowering the Women of Panasonic
Through the work of Panasonic’s five employee-led Business Impact Groups (BIGs), we’re embracing our differences and coming together to create a culture of inclusion, where all employees feel empowered to grow in their careers and be their authentic selves.
The RISE Business Impact Group works towards positively shaping the career growth and development of female employees at Panasonic.
RISE creates a safe space for female employees and male allies to discuss the challenges women face in the workplace, while building a strong community for networking, mentorship and professional development opportunities.
In celebration of Women's History Month, we've asked members of RISE to share their experiences as members of the Panasonic team and reflect on the importance of equality and representation in the workplace. Meet the RISE team, below.
“As a co-founder of RISE, our vision was to create a community where the women of Panasonic can come to connect outside of the day-to-day of their work. Our members come together to help one another find their best potential, through casual conversations, either personal or professional. Feeling included in a community, where your thoughts are welcomed with no judgement, is where growth and creativity can be built.” - Rina Desai, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, Panasonic North America
“I wanted to get involved with RISE because it provides female professionals at Panasonic with a platform to cultivate community and empower one another to achieve more. RISE creates a space for its members to practice authenticity, collaboration and growth. Being able to connect with other members of the group by sharing our different personal experiences or professional challenges makes me feel like a part of a larger community.” - Meena Rajan, Staff Engineer, Customer Quality, Panasonic Automotive Systems Corporation of America
"RISE provides me and other Panasonic employees with the opportunity to help further our efforts in the diversity and inclusion space. This community inspires, motivates and guides each other to develop as professionals and make meaningful decisions about our career paths. We're able to spark positive transformation within our organization and ourselves to keep reaching for our goals." - Radhika Rani Muttineni, Senior Program Manager, Panasonic Automotive Systems Corporation of America
“RISE provides me with opportunities to motivate and inspire my colleagues and friends toward common and inspirational goals. In return, I get the chance to evolve as well. The automotive industry has advanced in terms of diversity, but there is still work to do. I think communities like RISE give extensive support for change and growth. Through one shared story or educational session, we not only demonstrate our support for one another, but we can also affect significant changes in diversity efforts.” - Kristara Price, Customer Quality Staff Engineer, Panasonic Automotive Systems Corporation of America
“I joined RISE shortly after I started at Panasonic and it was a great way to meet people while learning about how Panasonic values diversity and inclusion. RISE means knowing that I have backup if I need it! To me, the group is a support tool and a networking opportunity. The community of people within RISE have amazing insight on career life as a woman, and how to handle the responsibilities and pressure of it all at the same time.” - Kelsey Glaser, Senior Finance Manager, Panasonic North America
“The formation of RISE has created a valuable support network filled with mentors and friends, who I can trust to support me throughout my career. Being able to connect with women throughout the company that I might not otherwise talk with day-to-day, as well as the many different career-related events, has been such a welcomed opportunity to break away from my standard routine after a stressful year.” - Meagan Bell, Marketing Specialist, Panasonic Canada Inc
Learn more about RISE and our other Business Impact Groups here.
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