One of the most pressing challenges we face in the digital infrastructure industry is attracting and retaining talent – there simply aren’t enough available, qualified people in the current talent pool to build and operate the systems and continue the pace of technological innovation. Fortunately, we needn’t look far for a solution: women and other underrepresented groups represent a huge and relatively untapped pool of tech talent.

Infrastructure Masons are committed to expanding diversity and inclusion by promoting a culture of awareness in our industry. The Infrastructure Masons launched The Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award in 2018 to recognize and celebrate achievers in diversity and inclusion so their contributions become visible, rewarded and amplified throughout the industry.

iMasons was pleased to congratulate Ivonne Valdes as the winner of the 2019 Diversity & Inclusion Champion Award. Ivonne shares her journey and motivation in the short video below.

“Ivonne continues to make a significant impact in the advancement of inclusion and diversity in technology. Ivonne is a trusted and caring advisor who generously shares her knowledge and encourages others to excel”