Park is a catalyst for change—finding opportunities to support everyone around her in ways that help mentees and teammates identify and remove barriers. She puts a high value on varying perspectives, and she’s made allyship and advocacy her life’s work. As a daughter of immigrants, Park knows the value in paving the way for others. Creating a leadership team comprised of diverse people focused on a culture of inclusion to help everyone reach their potential is one of her top priorities.
Advice I would give a recent graduate: Whatever you do, do it well. Ask yourself what is your what and why. Then, learn everything you can to become the best version of what you are visualizing and stay committed to being a constant learner. Our world needs talented people in every occupation and there is honor in doing your job well no matter what it is. Don’t think some tasks are not worth your time; whatever you are doing, demonstrate your expertise.
Has the internet created more inclusion or exclusion? The internet is a gamechanger for people everywhere. People are no longer limited by access to an encyclopedia or library – nearly anyone can find information and be part of a global conversation, regardless of culture or country. And ongoing advances in technology and legislation continue to enrich and increase equitable opportunities to get knowledge. While factors like location and income continue to present challenges for some, I’m so proud to work in an industry and for a company committed to closing the digital divide by creating innovative technology and services that are and will be inclusion catalysts.
What nonprofit are you proud to champion and why? I am proud to be an active advocate and supporter with El Pozo de Vida, an organization dedicated to preventing the horrible crime of human trafficking in Mexico and Central America. As of 2022, the International Labor Organization estimates that 50 million people are trafficking victims, with women and children being the most vulnerable to these crimes. El Pozo de Vida is focused on preventing, intervening and restoring the lives of the people and communities that have suffered as a result of human trafficking.
What does work-life balance mean to you? To me, work-life balance is about living the best version of myself. I am many things simultaneously; an employee at Comcast, a wife, a mother of two children, a chairperson on a mental health board, a volunteer at backpack drives, a mentor and a student. My work-life balance is not about separating those parts of myself, but embracing the season or moment. Work-life balance isn’t about how much vacation I get, or only working a certain amount of time and then turning that part of myself off. It’s important to acknowledge that we are all multi-dimensional. Accepting ourselves and the situations life tosses our way helps me prioritize my well-being so that I can give 100% of myself.