COMPANY : VERIZON REVENUE : US $ 134BN EMPLOYEES : 105,000 CEO : SHANKAR ARUMUGAVELU FOUNDED : 1983

Adriana Dawson is the Community Engagement Director at Verizon , one of the world ’ s leading providers of technology , communications and entertainment . The company offers voice , data and video services to both customers and big businesses , delivering on customer demand for mobility , as well as a reliable network connection and security .

Since joining Verizon , Adriana has helped the company to stay ahead of the pack in development as well as in future innovation . Over the course of her 20-year career , she has grown deep multi-sector experiences and cultural fluency to help her accelerate business outcomes . While not a Jedi , Adriana fosters a JEDI culture – bringing Justice , Equity , Diversity and Inclusion into her work .

“ I thrive at the intersections of social innovation and business / market development and partnerships ,” she says . “ I help co-create solutions , elevate voices and lift citizen design spaces that help inform corporate change-makers of unmet needs and business opportunities .”

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