Testimonials
I had the privilege of working with Jaya in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Their unwavering commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is truly commendable. Jaya is not only a strategic thinker but also a compassionate advocate, consistently driving positive change. The energy Jaya brings to the DEI space is unmatched. Jaya embodies empathy, open communication, and a genuine passion for creating an environment where everyone feels valued. I wholeheartedly recommend Jaya in anything she seeks to pursue as she will always be successful.
— Karla Clarke, Senior Director of Global Product Security, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics
Jaya is a powerhouse who I've had the pleasure of getting to know during her time at Amazon. Jaya's leadership, determination, and strength were on full display while working to remove noninclusive terms from the workplace. The mission of the noninclusive tech initiative was both personal and professional for Jaya because she genuinely wants her children to grow up in a much better world than that of which we live in today. Jaya is a natural born leader whose warm yet firm nature commanded the respect of all on the call. I value her contributions to the many discussions we've had about the topic of inclusion, especially in Tech, as it pertains to traditionally underserved minority populations. Jaya understands how important it is that we continue to learn from one another. My only regret is that we didn't have more time to work together on this initiative and perhaps even develop some spinoffs of our very own. I hope to have the opportunity to work with Jaya again in the near future.
— Kabila Williams, Sr. Technical Curriculum Developer, Amazon
Working alongside Jaya in a nuanced and complex inclusive language in tech project, I could always count on Jaya to bring forward thoughtful and deeply-researched insights. And, most importantly, to push against the status quo or complacency that could lead to an inability to make tough decisions. These are essential traits in a DEI leader - nuanced, thoughtful, researched, backbone - and Jaya displayed those in her work.
— Gary Cooper, Manager, Language Inclusion & Learning, Amazon
Jaya is a highly experienced DEI practitioner with excellence in communication, relationship and community building, and a deep understanding of how to navigate corporate culture to get the job done. When she started at Tandem there was no DEI programming and there were no Inclusion ommunities. Most of us didn't know much about either. Jaya showed us how to build. She has a special way of bringing people along in the organic creation of community and building of bridges within a complex organization - giving people autonomy and power while simultaneously holding firm in her vision of what is needed. Her sense of necessary urgency is refreshing and bold. Overall I cannot say enough about the impact that Jaya had on me, as an individual, as a leader, and on the organization.
— Gina Merchant, Director of Human Centered Design, Tandem Diabetes Care