Lori Cornmesser: Embracing Diversity

Representation has always been important, especially in this day and age. Many people see the world in black and white, but there is more to life than that. There has been a constant need for a role model that sees in between the lines and is able to use their privilege (and burden) for good.

Lori Cornmesser is the perfect example that embodies all these traits.

Lori is a successful biracial woman who is also an accomplished Global Channel and Commercial Management Executive with more than 20 years of in-depth experience in managed services, computer networking, testing/measurement, and so much more.

She didn't grow up with a silver spoon but she was able to learn valuable lessons from her parents that allowed her to be the successful businesswoman she is today.

Lori was nice enough to discuss with us the people who have impacted her life, the social injustices of the world that she was privileged enough to not have to experience, and the burden of those injustices that she had to endure.

Listen to this episode and learn about:

- Lori giving credit to her mother for her strength, gratitude, and fearlessness (3:04)
- What she learned in terms of success while growing up in a biracial family (4:49)
- Why growing up biracial is both a privilege and a burden (7:17)
- The burden and anxiety of being biracial (10:38)
- Why she agreed to join a group of diverse people to share their missions (15:31)
- The list of her warriors: people who have impacted and influenced her career (18:21)

Links:

- Infoblox - https://www.infoblox.com/
- Connect with Lori on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/loricornmesser/