Faisal Feroz
Faisal Feroz is Senior Director of Partner Engineering, recognized for his commitment to supporting women in the workplace. In this interview, we’ll explore the transformative power of allyship—how individuals can uplift one another and create inclusive environments. While we’ll highlight how women can cultivate and benefit from male allies, it's essential to recognize that the principles of allyship extend beyond any single group. By embracing allyship, we can build equitable workplaces that empower everyone to grow.
We’ll delve into Faisal’s journey, discussing what inspired him to become an ally, the challenges he has faced, and the impact of his actions. Additionally, we’ll explore practical ways to cultivate allyship in our workplaces and foster a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Through these insights, we aim to empower everyone to embrace allyship and create environments that support and elevate all individuals.
Additional Resources
“A Guide to Becoming a Better Ally” by Rakshitha Arni Ravishankar - This guide emphasizes concrete steps employees can take to practice allyship, like speaking up, listening to marginalized voices, and committing to continuous learning. It outlines challenges allies may face and strategies to stay committed to allyship. (Article)
“The Will to Change” by Jennifer Brown - This podcast explores diversity and inclusion topics, including allyship in the workplace. It features interviews with leaders and professionals sharing their experiences and challenges in being allies.. (Podcast)
“How to Support a Friend Going Through Something Tough” by Tessa Alexander - Although not directly about the workplace, this TED talk emphasizes the importance of being present and supportive, a core part of being an effective ally in any setting. (TED Talk)
“The Wake Up: Closing the Gap Between Good Intentions and Real Change” by Michelle MiJung Kim - This book highlights the need for ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, challenging readers to go beyond performative allyship and take impactful, sustained action. (Book)
