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Fan of quality time. Love Jesus, my hubby, my boys, my dog, girlfriends, travel & red wine. Avid SAS culture/sustainability cheerleader. Views mine not SAS.

Cary, NC
Joined October 2008
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According to the @NEAToday, STEM teachers spend upwards of $1,000 of their own money annually on supplies. That's why SAS, @TownofCary, and the @YMCATriangle are supporting local #STEM teachers during this year's #SASChampionship. 2.sas.com/6012oS0CC
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SAS and @GSCGalapagos have made Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas list for protecting sea turtles with our crowd-driven #AI app. Proud to be recognized for making a difference in the world. #FCWorldChangingIdeas @UNC_Galapagos #EndangeredSpeciesDay 2.sas.com/6010dT1ek
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Technology and sustainability can be intertwined as we pave the way to a greener and more resilient future for generations to come. 🌎 This #EarthDay, explore how smart cities are shaping more livable and sustainable urban environments through technology: 2.sas.com/6018bjf5g
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As an avid diver, I love our new #dataforgood partner. @SASsoftware and @UNC_Galapagos are helpging to protect endangered sea turtles by matching images of turtles’ facial markings in an app. Super cool! 🌊 2.sas.com/6016Ojsqr #SASInnovate
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Chief Diversity Officer at @SASsoftware joins #DEI leaders to discuss how to create a more inclusive company that aligns with supporting the #SDGs. 2.sas.com/6016OTnlA via @DI_Leaders
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Proud for SAS to again be named as one of America’s Best Employers for #Diversity by Forbes! 2.sas.com/6015OTrZv
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#EarthDay is just around the corner! I love how many cool projects I get to be a part of with our #CSR team at @SASsoftware teapaw.org/SASsoftware/status/164…
Happy #EarthDay! 🌎 The power of analytics is vital to a sustainable future. Learn more about the relationship between analytics and sustainability: 2.sas.com/6011OOGUT
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay! I don't know what I would do without all the fantastic and brilliant sisters who have been there with and for me in life and work. And props to my workplace @SASsoftware for the countless efforts to #embraceequity. #IWD2023 2.sas.com/601330dvW
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Check it out! SAS has been selected as a finalist in the 7th Annual Impact Awards from @shortyawards - and you can cast your vote. Learn more about the SAS Batting Lab, which brought together baseball, analytics & data literacy for the perfect triple play. 2.sas.com/6011MUm5b
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Check out all the great sustainability initiatives @SASsoftware supports! Proud to work for a company who believes in making the world a better place.
As a #sustainability leader, SAS is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. See how we are building a brighter future by reading our latest #CSR report. 2.sas.com/6015z9FwB
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Loved starting my day seeing the cool things my company is doing on the @TODAYshow ! @SASsoftware
This batting lab helps kids love data as much as they love baseball 👨‍🔬⚾️ @KerryNBC has more on @sassoftware’s high-tech batting cage.
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Conservation of our planet is more important than ever. This National Rainforest Day, see how SAS is using #AI and #analytics to fight #deforestation and address critical environmental issues. #NationalRainforestDay #conservation 2.sas.com/6015zgN2N
Climate change is more important than ever, and big data can be essential to navigating this climate crisis. This #WorldEnvironmentDay, learn how analytics is used around the world to help support a sustainable planet. 🌍 2.sas.com/6013znJfU
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Dive on in to see how underwater data collection helps protect reef health. #EarthDay 🌊 2.sas.com/6012K7o6e #DataforGood @NMNH
Get a glimpse this Earth Day into the fragile ecosystems of the Caribbean Sea with @HealthyReefs and SAS. Beneath the surface, divers face data collection challenges while also uncovering solutions to reef health conservation 🌊 🤿 🐠 @GlobalSI 2.sas.com/6015K7mFP #EarthWeek
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