Emily Witko is a people-obsessed engagement specialist with master’s level DEIB training. In their current role at Hugging Face, they source, recruit, hire, develop, and retain top AI talent, with a dedicated focus on team happiness and growth. Emily thrives in people-centric spaces that prioritize community and belonging.
Here are some of the takeaways:
- Hugging Face’s flat structure empowers teams to set their goals and innovate autonomously, fostering ownership and agility.
- Employees at Hugging Face succeed by promoting their work and actively engaging in the organization’s culture.
- Emily’s efforts to increase diversity include dismantling echo chambers and embedding DEI discussions across all teams to ensure inclusive growth.
- Hugging Face focuses on engaging women in open-source communities and creating supportive environments through strong ERGs.
- With employees from over 35 countries, Hugging Face integrates diverse perspectives into their workplace culture.
You can find Emily on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilywitko/
Engage with Hugging Face at https://huggingface.co/
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With 25+ years of leadership experience, spanning multiple roles across corporations and non-profits, I have gained a wealth of experience in understanding what makes organizations successful.
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