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Latinx Heritage Month Join the LIVEcommunity in celebrating Latinx Heritage month! Veronica Jowers, Manager of LIVEcommunity   I’m very excited and grateful that we have an opportunity to connect with you, the LIVEcommunity, sharing stories, celebrating, and learning more together. Please join us as we kick off and celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with a blog series and other activities.    National Latinx Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15 where we recognize the contributions and influence of Latinx individuals to the culture and achievements of the United States.   We are honored to share this series with some special guests and bring their stories to you. Here’s who will be joining us from Palo Alto Networks and excited for you to get to know.  Patricia Hatter - SVP Global Customer Services Hugo Arenas - Sr. Treasury Analyst and Lead for Juntos, the Palo Alto Networks Latinx Employee Network Group Stephanie Carlos - Risk Management Operations Manager and President of Juntos, the Palo Alto Networks Latinx Employee Network Group Alejandra Galindo - Social Media and Programs Specialist  As I think about my own journey and experience as a Latina, this month represents a great deal to me as this culture is such a big part of who I am. From the value of family, hospitality, perseverance, never give up attitude through my work ethic. These are just a few of the core aspects that I learned and my family and Latin culture have modeled for me.    In my career journey, Latin culture has been a huge influence. I’ve found leveraging a second language to connect and build relationships is part of this influence. I’d like to attribute the approach of leading with a servant’s heart, giving back, we rise by lifting others, is part of that influence too.  It’s part of my leadership style, mentoring others, seeking roles where a big part is collaboration orchestration and partnerships. It’s all around part of who I am.    One of the traditions passed down from my family that has stuck with me and I continue to pass down to my family and friends is hospitality and that everyone is welcomed. We always shared meals together, we never knew who would show up and I just knew that there was always plenty to share and our door was always open for a warm meal, a listening ear, a place to rest or to celebrate life. The sound of my grandmother saying ‘Mi Casa es Su Casa’ (My House is Your House) still resonates with our family today and my hope is that my children continue to carry that forth with their family and friends.    In the spirit of continuing to pay it forward, I participate with the Latina Coalition Silicon Valley organization and our own Palo Alto Networks Latinx Network - Juntos. They both represent meeting and building supportive relationships, building up and mentoring the next wave of leaders. It's a way to give back to the community by educating, mobilizing and actively engaging in topics that are important.    We have a full month dedicated to bringing you a series of great stories, ways to connect, and engage in the LIVEcommunity and with Palo Alto Networks.    Let’s celebrate the Latinx Heritage Month together!    Make sure to like, share, and comment. What are you most looking forward to in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month?    Thank you for stopping by! Look forward to seeing you in and around the community.  Veronica ... View more

Veronica Jowers, Manager of Community, Strategy and Development The excitement has been building amongst the LIVEcommunity team as we prepare to welcome our Expert Members and announce the long awaited program on June 29, 2020.   Our team cannot wait to introduce and recognize these experts for their contributions, sharing their know-how, expertise, and engaging and helping their peers. They are some of Palo Alto Networks champions and have been right alongside us during our Ignite Conference providing answers, solutions, and expanding their own expertise.     Here are some things to look forward to as we welcome these experts and launch the program: A dedicated landing page with program details showcasing the community experts A completely new look and feel along with a new program name Introduction to our selected experts for 2020   We wanted to give you a sneak peek and hope you will join us in giving a warm welcome to your peers, our most active and valued experts and announce the program on June 29th! Visit us at LIVEcommunity and get upcoming details on the expert program launch. For any questions and/or inquiries, please contact us at community@paloaltonetworks.com Look forward to connecting with you on LIVEcommunity and continuing to bring you updates! Veronica Jowers Manager of Community, Strategy and Development ... View more