NEW
YORK, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NPower,
a leading, national tech training nonprofit focused on increasing
economic mobility for young people and military-connected
individuals through tech jobs, today announced that Clare Giffin-Pascoe, Enterprise Risk &
Finance Technology executive at Bank of America and Tony Colon, Senior Vice President of
Customer Success at ServiceNow, are joining its board of directors.
This appointment is the latest in NPower's expansion of its board,
as the nonprofit has also recently welcomed leaders from Citi,
Deloitte and Hitachi Vantara.
"Tony and Clare bring unparalleled expertise in leadership,
innovation, and inclusion to our Board as NPower continues to
expand and evolve," said Bertina
Ceccarelli, CEO, NPower. "Their strategic roles on the Board
will enhance our ability to empower our students effectively,
preparing them for success in the tech industry beyond our
classrooms. We are grateful to have their voices strengthen
NPower's mission across communities nationwide."
Clare Giffin-Pascoe is the head
of Enterprise Risk & Finance Technology within Bank of
America's Global Technology division, responsible for the delivery
of technology services to the Global Risk and Chief Financial
Officer organizations. Previously she held technology leadership
positions at several large financial institutions. Currently a
member of the Global Advisory Board for Bank of America's Women in
Technology & Operations employee advocacy group, she is
passionate about supporting women throughout their careers in
technology.
"NPower's work providing the training and networking access
to help young adults from under-represented communities, especially
young women, looking to start a career in technology is the
future-forward approach the industry needs to ensure our talent
pipeline only grows stronger and more diverse as the field
progresses," said Giffin-Pascoe. "I look forward to helping grow
and guide the organization to create even greater impact and
opportunity as a member of the Board."
Tony Colon leads ServiceNow's
global Customer Success Organization, overseeing ServiceNow Impact,
the company's flagship value acceleration program, and is
responsible for establishing a new standard in customer experience
by integrating technological innovation and human expertise. Tony
brings over 20 years of experience in technology and customer
success and has built four $100M+ businesses at organizations
including Salesforce and Cisco. As a champion for inclusivity and
innovating through diversity, Colon is an advocate for helping the
next generation. "Investing in the next generation and providing
life changing training, skills and support for under-resourced
communities is critical in our ever-changing digital world," Colon
said. "I am honored to join the NPower board and help the next
generation of tech stars."
"Clare and Tony's dedication, expertise, and passions for our
mission are invaluable assets that will help us make a significant
impact in the community," says Gail
Fierstein, Vice Chair of the NPower Board and Head of People
at CaaStle.
For more information on NPower's Board of Directors, please
visit https://www.npower.org/about/board-of-directors/.
About NPower
NPower is a national nonprofit that
provides free tech training, support services, and job placement
assistance to young adults, military-connected individuals, and
women from under-resourced communities. Since their founding in
2000, they've offered tech fundamentals and advanced career
training opportunities to over 10,000 students in 13 cities.
NPower's unique approach combines rigorous training, and
trauma-informed support services, addressing the academic, social,
and emotional needs of our students. Their strength is seeing
students of non-traditional backgrounds through pivotal life
transitions. The organization empowers students to drive change in
their own lives and communities. As NPower expands to serve 15,000
students annually by 2030, they're ensuring they create a tech
workforce that mirrors the world around us. To learn more about
NPower, visit http://www.npower.org.
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