


I did what I was told, I worked the hardest and longest, and I did my best to remain uncontroversial. When women of color do well, they are often labeled as too much: too fast, too loud, too good to be true.įast forward a few decades, my invisibility cloak served me well in the workplace. When controversy clouded her well-earned accomplishments, I vividly remember how I felt and how it grew my invisibility cloak. She was the fastest, most fashionable, and fiercest – and as an awkward brown girl, she represented so much to me. Let me tell you about a childhood hero of mine: Florence Griffith Joyner (or FloJo).

Take a deep breath, place your feet on the ground, and just speak." This was advice from one of my favorite professors, Sandra Sucher, after I received a poor participation grade in her class. Anna aka Annamation (Thanks for the long-lasting nickname, Tracy Robinson) Stay tuned for chronicles of my next journey soon. Thank you for letting me be a part of this, SAS. Learning from EVERYONE I worked with from Product Management, R+D and EDU to Corporate Creative and various marketing groups. Building the strongest of bonds with my manager and team: Chris Hemedinger, Beverly Brown, Shelley Sessoms, Thiago De Souza, Wendy Reeves, Joe Furbee, Kate Ulveling Bringing the coolness of SAS Viya to audiences every month. Delivering technical information to users in a fun, approachable way through YouTube. Trying this kind called community management on for size and soaking in every bit of the chance to cultivate relationships with customers. Goodnight on the SAS Global Forum demo floor. As today is my last day, I’d like to share a quick RUNDOOOWWWN (😉) of highlights for me: The people! I’ll cherish these relationships for life. I can’t thank you enough for the innumerous editorial, community and content programs I’ve had the opportunity to work on and build over the last 13 years.
