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#24: Women in Motion Alliance – Accelerating Action

Welcome to a special episode of SONIC, where we continue our International Women’s Day celebrations with an insightful conversation on Women in Motion Alliance (WIMA), HGS’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) dedicated to empowering and advancing women in the workplace.

Joining us for this discussion are:

       Savita Jones, SVP, Operations Americas

       Carla Johnson, SVP, Human Resources Americas

       Kathy Snyder, VP, New Business Sales, USA

       Shelly Jain, Global Practice Lead, Planning, TekLink

Hosted by Ranjani Rengarajan, DGM, Internal Communications & DEI, this episode delves into the vision, structure, and impact of WIMA, exploring how it is accelerating action toward gender equity and fostering an inclusive workplace.

Episode Breakdown

0:00 – 2:46 | Introduction to the episode
On the role of WIMA in advancing gender equity and how it aligns with the International Women’s Day theme of ‘Accelerating Action’
 
2:47 – 5:29 | What is WIMA?
Savita Jones explains the origins and mission of WIMA, highlighting its core pillars of empowerment, education, and engagement
 
5:30 – 9:19 | Tracing the Vision of WIMA
Carla Johnson discusses how WIMA was conceptualized to address gender balance in leadership and the steps taken to create a structured, action-driven framework
 
9:20 – 12:29 | Governance & Guiding Principles
Shelly Jain outlines WIMA’s governance structure, emphasizing mentorship, sponsorship, and intersectionality as key enablers of women’s career growth
 
12:30 – 17:59 | Leveraging Technology for Inclusion
Kathy Snyder shares how AI-powered tools like Agent X and tech forums are being used to create safe spaces, networking opportunities, and continuous learning platforms for women at HGS.
 
18:00 – 21:59 | The Future of WIMA & Its Evolution
Savita Jones provides insights into WIMA’s future plans, focusing on expanding mentorship programs, leadership training, and advocacy for workplace policies that promote equity.
 
22:00 – 25:59 | Ensuring a Trickle-Down Effect
Carla Johnson explains how WIMA’s governance model, engagement initiatives, and mentorship programs ensure that gender equity efforts reach all levels of the organization.
 
26:00 – End | A Message for International Women’s Day
Each panelist shares a powerful message for women and allies, reinforcing the importance of visibility, support, and proactive action in accelerating change.

Key Takeaways:

1.      WIMA is a platform for empowerment, education, and engagement, offering networking, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities.
2.      Leadership support is key—from CEO advocacy to executive sponsorship, WIMA is a company-wide initiative for gender balance.

3.      Technology is being leveraged to enhance visibility, provide resources, and create safe spaces for discussion and mentorship.

4.      WIMA is open to all—it’s not just for women but for everyone who supports gender equality and inclusive growth.

5.      We don’t just belong at the table—we deserve to be there.

Listen in and be part of the movement toward workplace equity!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or position of any entities they represent.