National Women's Equality Day, observed Aug. 26, is the anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment in 1920, giving women (mostly white) the right to vote. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women and women’s rights activists, including many women of color, who fought to secure and expand equal rights today. Despite it being a U.S.-centric event, at JMP we want to use this occasion to show our solidarity and support towards women globally.
“Women’s Equality Day celebrates the advancement of women’s rights, while also reminding us of the struggles women continue to face,” Human Resources Director Paul Mastropolo (@Paul-Mastropolo) said. “At JMP, we strive to ensure equality for women in the workplace - in pay, opportunity, and voice.”
The tech industry has always faced challenges with diversity and inclusion, especially in the representation of women and people of color in management and executive positions. Since 2021, there has been an increase in employed women, Black or African American, and Hispanic or Latino persons in computer and mathematical occupations in the U.S. workforce.
At JMP, we are proud of the demographics of our workforce:
- Globally, JMP is composed of 44% women and 56% men.
- Globally, JMP managers are 41% women and 59% men.
- In the U.S., JMP is composed of 45% of women and 55% men.
- In the U.S., JMP managers are 52% women and 48% men.
“This Women’s Equality Day I, along with my JMP colleagues, celebrate JMP’s diverse and inclusive culture by spotlighting its extraordinarily talented female workforce,” Chaneen Cummings-Kouassi (@chcuko) said. “I am very proud to work at an organization such as JMP that is committed to cultivating female leaders.”
Women’s Initiatives Network
JMP values a diverse workforce and is committed to this through its involvement in the Women’s Initiatives Network (WIN).
As a founding member, Mandy Chambers (@Mandy_Chambers) has played a pivotal role since its inception, being a key leader in the Employee Interest Group since its establishment in 2010. She has actively contributed by serving on the Steering Committee and driving initiatives like the annual WIN Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. This event, in collaboration with RFC and EIGs, raises funds for nonprofits in the Triangle area.
Over the past three years, Mandy has transitioned to an Advisory Council role. “Being part of the WIN steering committee lets me merge my passion for fostering development and volunteer opportunities for SAS women,” she said. “It's also given me the chance to mentor emerging leaders companywide and contribute to the community."
If you’d like to be a part of the Women’s Initiatives Network, reach out to Mandy. You can also learn more about all of SAS’ Employee Inclusion Groups.
