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From First-Gen to Force Multiplier: Christine Cruzvergara Transforms Handshake’s Education Strategy

Christine Cruzvergara, Chief Education Strategy Officer at Handshake, leads with a core belief that title means little without accountability, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to real impact. Known for steering Handshake’s education strategy and student success initiatives, Cruzvergara plays a key role in expanding access to meaningful careers for over 15 million students and alumni across more than 1,500 educational institutions…

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Nestlé Backs Brazil Reforestation Project with Re.Green and Barry Callebaut

Nestlé has announced two major reforestation initiatives in Brazil in partnership with re.green and Barry Callebaut, aimed at restoring ecosystems critical to cocoa and coffee production. These efforts are part of Nestlé’s broader commitment to reach net zero by 2050 and plant 200 million trees by 2030. Combined, the two projects will plant 11 million trees across 8,000 hectares (19,768 acres)…

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Benefits That Matter: Toni Thompson Drives Equity Into Etsy’s Core

At a time when many companies are stepping back from bold diversity efforts, Toni Thompson is leaning in. As Chief Human Resources Officer at Etsy, she has helped shape a workplace where equity, transparency, and belonging are not just aspirational—they’re operational. Under her leadership, Etsy has introduced industry-leading benefits, from gender-neutral parental leave and unlimited mental health days to adoption reimbursement and structured manager support…

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Systemic Over Surface: Demetris Cheatham’s DEI Strategy Transforms Tech Equity

“When someone asks my 70-year-old mom and dad what I do for a living, they literally say, ‘She talks, a lot, for a living.’” Demetris Cheatham doesn’t shy away from conversation, it’s her strategy. As Chief of Staff to GitHub’s CEO, Cheatham orchestrates high-stakes initiatives that shape the company’s long-term direction. But she’s best known for “All In,” the open source DEI program she founded to transform access and equity across tech…

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The Top 25 HealthTech Executives of New York for 2025

Key Executives is pleased to announce The Top 25 HealthTech Executives of New York for 2025. This year’s awardees reflect how the healthtech industry in New York is moving beyond broad promises of digital transformation and delivering targeted solutions to some of healthcare’s most entrenched gaps. Some hail from companies that are building virtual-first models that expand access to treatment for chronic and complex conditions, from gastrointestinal disease to serious mental illness…

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Power of Presence: Andreas Heckmann Personalizes Success at Cvent

Andreas Heckmann steps into customer success the way others step onto a stage—fully present. The moment he joined Cvent as Chief Customer Officer, he was already in motion: traveling between offices, shaking hands with client-services teams, and absorbing the pulse of the company. What struck him most wasn’t just the scale—over 1,500 professionals worldwide—but the shared passion for helping customers thrive…

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Rethinking Reviews: Andy Chen Pushes Glassdoor Toward Conversation

“If my parents think it’s crazy, and I really believe in the idea, then I’m even more interested.” That instinct to lean into the unconventional has shaped Andy Chen’s career—and today, it defines his leadership as Chief Product Officer at Glassdoor. Known for his work in scaling ideas others initially doubt, Chen leads the product, design, and community teams with a belief that transformative products emerge from ambiguity and real conversation…

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Fearless Engineering: Andrew Feldman Scales the World’s Largest Chip at Cerebras Systems

For Andrew Feldman, bold ideas mark the beginning of every breakthrough. As CEO and Co-Founder of Cerebras Systems, Feldman has long challenged conventional thinking in computing. When he and his team proposed building a computer chip 56 times larger than anything that had ever existed, many dismissed the idea as madness. But to Feldman, skepticism is a sign he’s heading in the right direction. “If people think you’re crazy, you’re probably on the right track,” he’s said…

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Ledger Over Labels: David Schwartz Shapes Ripple’s Cross-Border Future

David Schwartz, Chief Technology Officer at Ripple, has never been one to follow the conventional route. Long before the rise of cryptocurrencies, Schwartz was programming complex logic into calculators—a passion sparked by his father’s interest in early computing. This hands-on experimentation with flow-based computing helped shape his belief in direct, transparent systems—principles that continue to underpin his work today…

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Walmart, Sam’s Club, and Toyota Provide Over $1 Million for Texas Flood Relief

In the wake of devastating floods across Central and South Texas, companies are coming together to provide critical aid to affected communities. Walmart, Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing up to $500,000 in grants and in-kind donations to support flood-affected communities in Central and South Texas. This includes a customer donation match of up to $250,000 through a campaign with The Salvation Army, available soon in stores and online…

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