Avaya, Inc. became an NCWIT Investment Partner in 2004 when it announced its support through a four-year, $250,000 annual grant. With many women in senior leadership positions, Avaya is well-known for its tradition of supporting diversity and excellence. NCWIT also is grateful for Avaya's early involvement in and support for our mission, including CEO Don Peterson's role on the Executive Advisory Council and Vice President Susan Bailey's participation with our Workforce Alliance.
Pfizer, a leader in the discovery and development of medicines and the use of biotechnology to improve health, signed on as an NCWIT Investment Partner in 2006. Pfizer's education efforts and corporate advocacy seek to promote high-quality, innovative science education by helping to raise the standards of scientific literacy for all students, broadening the pool of future scientists, improving the quality of the workforce in a high-tech environment, and offering opportunities to students from diverse backgrounds.
Merck's business is preserving and improving human life, and it seeks to serve everyone who can benefit from the appropriate use of its products and services. Merck recognizes that its ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of its employees, and it believes that a diverse workforce committed to excellence is one of the company's greatest assets. Merck participated in NCWIT’s Women and IT: The Facts event for the healthcare industry and has been integral to broadening support for a diverse IT workforce.
Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. is a leader in creating engaged, connected, media environments supported by the development and delivery of key media technologies. Turner is committed to fairness and inclusion, values a diverse workplace and supports community outreach and involvement. Turner's funding for NCWIT consists of media support to extend the quality and breadth of NCWIT's video library, and program support for the NCWIT Entrepreneurial Alliance. Turner also participates in the NCWIT Workforce Alliance.
