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Happy International Women’s Day: Celebrating the Infinite Potential of Women in Tech

March 8 is International Women’s Day, and The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is spotlighting women leading digital innovation across our company.

Company Feature, Mar 8, 2024

As a company founded by a trailblazing woman in STEM who combined robust experimentation and cutting-edge technology to create products beloved by consumers globally, ELC recognizes the incredible contributions of women in STEM to our company, our industry, and our world.

Despite growing efforts to close the gender gap in STEM, women only make up 34% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Additionally, recent research shows a majority of Gen Z girls and young women say they’re not interested in a STEM career because they don’t think they would enjoy STEM (61%) or be good at it (57%). The gender gaps are particularly high for careers in technology, including computer science and engineering.

The underrepresentation of women and girls in technology and other STEM fields is linked to factors such as gender stereotypes perpetuated by media and society, lack of exposure to STEM in schools, cultural factors, and, importantly, a lack of role models.

That’s why, at ELC, we’re committed to featuring the many ways women lead in STEM across our business, and showing women and girls how they can turn their passion for STEM into a career in beauty and beyond.

This International Women’s Day, ELC is proud to spotlight women leading digital innovation across our company, and their top tips and advice for women and girls looking to pursue careers in tech. Scroll through some remarkable ELC employees below who are paving the way for women and girls in technology.

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“Sit at the table, not on the sidelines. Don’t be afraid of being wrong. Sometimes the only path to wins is some fails. Learn to embrace the challenges, find your strength, and never, ever doubt that you deserve to be right where you think you do.” - Nada, Chief Information Security Officer

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“Advocate for yourself, recognize what you’re worth, and don’t be afraid to move forward. No matter what obstacles arise, women should never allow anyone to limit our potential, not even ourselves.” - Gloria, Regional IT Applications Senior Manager

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“Understand the different angles there are to AI, analytics, technology, and the different skills and strengths you need. You might think that it is all about science, however, it is not. Your empathy, ability to understand and listen, can be a key strength to succeed in the AI and analytics field.”
- Kalindi, Vice President, Consumer Foresight & Predictive Analytics

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“Believe in your capabilities and be persistent in pursuing your goals. Tech is all about diversity, and your personal touch is what makes it even more exciting. Dive into your passion, make your mark, and enjoy the journey!” - Adriana, Global Technology Center Site Lead

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“Think about what area of technology really speaks to you. Also figure out what industry really speaks to you. That combination of doing the work that you love and enjoy, with the industry you connect with is going to really make an impact for you.” - Lynda,
Senior Vice President, Global Brands & Functions, Divisional CIO

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“Start early in researching STEM programs where you can get hands-on, practical experiences in solving problems with like-minded individuals passionate about technology. Some examples include gaming, AI, machine-learning, and data and analytics.” - Tennille,
Vice President, PMO – IT Risk Management Regions & Channels

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“Be curious. Look for those experiences that will teach you new things, where you can learn from different people. [Technology] is always evolving so there is always more to learn. You don’t need to know everything. What is more important is having learning agility.” - Jennifer, Director, Strategic Initiatives & Predictive Analytics

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“Only compare yourself to you. As technology is ever evolving and changing, you have an exciting opportunity to help shape the future. As long as you’re focused on your journey, continuous learning and improvement, and leaning into change, you will find your place!” - Kristen, Executive Director, Strategic Alignment and Communications, Global Online

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