Beyond Diversity: Cultivating True Belonging in Tech

Jun 13, 2025

Join us for an inspiring conversation on moving beyond simply checking the diversity box to truly cultivating authentic belonging within the technology sector.

This webinar will explore practical strategies, share impactful stories and highlight actionable steps that organizations and leaders can take to ensure every voice is heard and every individual feels valued. Whether you’re an ally, a leader or someone passionate about making a difference, you’ll gain valuable insights and tools to help create a more inclusive, welcoming and equitable environment for all.

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Date: Wednesday, June 25
Time: 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET
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Panelists

Noelle Johnson, Owner at Hey Noelle! Consulting
Noelle Johnson is a speaker, strategist and inclusive leadership expert who helps organizations build workplaces people want to be a part of. With a background in leadership development and organizational culture, she partners with companies ranging from scrappy startups to Fortune 100s to move beyond checkbox DEI and create environments where people feel seen, supported and able to thrive. Noelle also co-hosts the Paperbacks & Paychecks podcast, exploring the real-life intersections of modern work, leadership and great books.

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Jennifer Redmond, Director, Sales Operations at Fusion Connect
With over 20 years of experience in the channel, Jennifer Redmond is a seasoned professional known for excellence in operations, account management and support leadership. She has built a career centered on client satisfaction, team motivation and operational efficiency, consistently delivering high-impact results across multiple organizations. Her core strengths include leading high-performing teams, developing robust policies and procedures and implementing data-driven strategies to streamline operations.

As Co-Chair of the ACW Communications Committee and an active member of the DEI&B Committee, she brings a passion for inclusive leadership and empathetic communication. Jennifer is especially committed to fostering employee well-being and delivering top-tier enterprise client support. Her strategic mindset and people-first approach have made her a trusted leader and advocate in the channel community.

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Amber Shahid, Cloud Account Manager at Channel Exchange
With over a decade of diverse experience spanning technology solutions, business management and education, Amber currently serves as an Account Manager at Channel Exchange/ScanSource, specializing in Microsoft and security solutions. Amber partners closely with clients to deliver exceptional service and support in the evolving tech landscape. Her early career includes a fulfilling role as a preschool teacher, where she nurtured the development of young learners.

In addition to her professional roles, Amber is a mother to three remarkable children and a wife to a supportive husband. Family is central to her success, and they are her motivation to thrive in her career. She also proudly serves as a member of the ACW, contributing to initiatives that support women throughout the channel. ACW has been key to her growth as a professional woman in the tech and channel realm.

Amber’s passion in life is to continue to learn and grow personally and professionally, while being a virtuous role model for her children. Teaching them compassion, respect and how to nurture constructive change for themselves and others through the course of their life is Amber’s goal. Leaving a positive legacy is very important to her.

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Moderator

Staci Corbett, Director, Channel Marketing at Fusion Connect
Staci Corbett is a Board Member and DEI&B Committee Chair for ACW. Staci is also Director, Channel Marketing at Fusion Connect where she leads the team’s channel marketing strategy and execution. She is a veteran marketing professional with over 15 years of experience in progressive marketing roles spanning multiple industries including telecom, IT hardware and software and financial services.

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