Sherry Yang
Engineering Manager, Venue.sh, The Adaptavist Group
📍Calgary, Canada
Pledge 1% is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year. What can companies do (or do more of) to have a positive social impact in the next 10 years?
Companies can do and do more of advocating for social impact regularly to create an internal culture to give back to local communities and greater global initiatives.
What’s the legacy you hope to leave for future generations?
I wish to leave the legacy of a positive role model as a woman in tech who is passionate about showing up as the change I want to see and continuously moving the dial one inspiration at a time.
If you could choose one word to define your leadership style, what would it be and why?
Adaptive. Because I adjust my approach based on individual team members, the team's culture, and specific situations. I don't adhere to a single, rigid framework but instead customize my leadership methods to suit the needs and personalities of those I lead. This flexibility makes me more effective in various contexts and with diverse individuals.
If you could give one piece of advice to the next generation of women leaders, what would it be?
Stay brave. You're fighting a good fight.
Looking ahead, what are you most excited about—whether in your professional journey or personal life?
I'm most excited professionally about the next generation of women in tech for whom I challenged the status quo. They will likely work with a more compassionate team that values DEI in a workspace. Personally, I'm most excited about the endless opportunities to learn, lead, and live as a woman. I live in a society that does not force me to a default gender role and limits my ability to grow as an individual.
Stay brave. You're fighting a good fight.
