Sherika Ekpo is a passionate diversity, equity, and inclusion leader with nearly 20 years of strategic leadership, human capital, talent management, and professional development experience. As Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer of Anaplan, Sherika designs and operationalizes the organization’s global DE&I strategy to drive bottom-line results.

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Over the course of her career, Sherika has led HR and DE&I strategy and operations for organizations across industries and sectors including Google, General Electric, the U.S. Digital Service, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. She received her MBA from the University of Maryland and her bachelor’s degree from Howard University.

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What brought you to Anaplan?
\r\nThe opportunity to join a company that is thriving and growing. I see an extraordinary opportunity to contribute to and enhance the amazing culture at Anaplan. My goal is to ensure that our workforce and products are inclusive and accessible for all.

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What do you find most intriguing about working at Anaplan?
\r\nOur employees. They each bring a unique perspective that should be acknowledged and valued. I love the Anaplan hashtag–#anaplanlove

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What’s the best career advice you ever received?
\r\nSay yes to the things that scare you. Growth starts when you are out of your comfort zone.

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What’s the most challenging part of working from home right now?
\r\nFinding a balance between work and home life. I no longer have a 30-minute commute to decompress so I have to find other release outlets like meditation and listening to my favorite pop culture podcast, The Read!

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When you were a child/younger, what did you want to do when you grew up?
\r\nI grew up watching Matlock and Perry Mason, so I always wanted to be an attorney. I haven’t given up on that dream.

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What do you like to do in your spare time?
\r\nGroup exercise classes— Double Dutch, Hip Hop Aerobics and Peloton rides.

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What are you binge watching to get you through being at home so much?
\r\nNetflix– Lupin, Bridgerton, Ozark

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What’s your favorite book?
\r\nThe Memo by Minda Harts is the last book that I read. It is a career development book for women of color packed with actionable advice to help all women navigate the unique barriers that we face in the workplace.

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Sherika Ekpo是一位充满激情的多元化、公平和包容性领导者，拥有近20年的战略领导、人力资本、人才管理和专业发展经验。作为ananplan的首席多元化和包容性官，Sherika设计并实施了该组织的全球DE&I战略，以推动最终结果。

在她的职业生涯中，Sherika领导了包括谷歌、通用电气、美国数字服务和美国国土安全部在内的多个行业和部门的人力资源和DE&I战略和运营。她在马里兰大学获得工商管理硕士学位，在霍华德大学获得学士学位。

你为什么来阿纳普?
加入一家蓬勃发展的公司的机会。我看到了一个绝佳的机会，可以为ananplan令人惊叹的文化做出贡献。我的目标是确保我们的员工和产品对所有人都具有包容性和可访问性。

你觉得在Anaplan工作最吸引你的是什么?
我们的员工。他们每个人都带来了独特的视角，应该得到承认和重视。我喜欢anplan标签——# anplanlove

你收到过的最好的职业建议是什么?
对那些让你害怕的事情说“是”。成长始于你走出自己的舒适区。

现在在家工作最大的挑战是什么?
在工作和家庭生活之间找到平衡。我不再需要30分钟的通勤时间来减压，所以我必须找到其他的释放方式，比如冥想和听我最喜欢的流行文化播客The Read!

当你还是个孩子的时候，你长大后想做什么?
我是看着马特洛克和佩里·梅森长大的，所以我一直想成为一名律师。我还没有放弃这个梦想。

你业余时间喜欢做什么?
团体运动课程-双荷兰，嘻哈健美操和骑Peloton。

你是在看什么剧来熬过这么长时间的宅在家里?
卢宾、布里杰顿、欧扎克

你最喜欢的书是什么?
敏达·哈特的《备忘录》是我读的最后一本书。这是一本针对有色人种女性的职业发展书籍，提供了可行的建议，帮助所有女性克服工作中面临的独特障碍。