Employee Spotlight – Extreme Networks

Cherise Cross: Balancing Intellectual Property and Community at Extreme Networks

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Cherise Cross, Intellectual Property Paralegal at Extreme Networks, plays a pivotal role in managing intellectual property rights while supporting the legal team with precision and care. She thrives in the company’s close-knit, inclusive culture, finding meaningful connections through the Asian Pacific Islander (API) group that celebrates shared heritage and cultural interests. Outside of work, Cherise…

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Tim Oldman: Driving Growth and Inclusion at Extreme Networks

Tim Oldman, Inside Distribution Partner Account Manager at Extreme Networks, combines expertise in B2B connectivity with a passion for fostering partner growth. His daily responsibilities span webinars, face-to-face engagements, and diversity initiatives, including active participation in the Pride Alliance ERG. Committed to creating inclusive spaces, Oldman exemplifies Extreme’s dedication to diversity and equity. Inspired by…

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Jason Collins: Pioneering Diversity and Empowerment at Extreme Networks

Jason Collins, Senior Resident Engineer at Extreme Networks, exemplifies the company’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. As a leader in the Abilities Alliance Employee Resource Group, he advocates for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, leveraging his 30-year IT networking career to inspire and empower others. Outside of work, Jason serves his community as a…

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Employee Spotlight - Extreme Networks
Jason Collins: Championing Diversity and Inclusion at Extreme Networks

Senior Resident Engineer Jason Collins embodies Extreme Networks commitment to inclusivity through his leadership in The Abilities Alliance, an Employee Resource Group supporting employees with disabilities and their caregivers. With over three decades in IT Networking, Collins advocates for diversity and helps colleagues achieve their career goals. Outside work, he serves his community as a…

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Spotlight on David Weal: Driving Sales, Enablement Excellence

David Weal, a key member of Extreme Networks Sales Enablement Team, bridges gaps between teams by facilitating partner pre-sales training and internal collaborations. Valuing Extreme’s team-oriented culture, he thrives in fostering customer-focused projects and shared goals. Beyond his role, David is a triathlon enthusiast and an avid Arsenal fan, reflecting his passion for fitness and…

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Fixing the Physician Experience: Why Advocacy Is Healthcare’s Next Frontier
March 25, 2026

Physician burnout has become a defining challenge in healthcare, with research showing that a substantial portion of clinicians—anywhere from roughly a quarter to over half—experience emotional exhaustion, driven more by systemic pressures like administrative burden and reduced autonomy than by individual resilience alone. As healthcare systems face growing staffing shortages and rising patient demand, the…

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From Starting Over In A New Country To Reaching The C-Suite: A CFO’s Career Comeback
March 25, 2026

Global mobility is reshaping the modern workforce, with millions of professionals relocating each year in pursuit of opportunity, stability, or growth. Yet behind the headlines of talent migration lies a quieter, more difficult truth: restarting a career from scratch—even after years of success—is far more common than people expect. In fact, many skilled immigrants…

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How AI is Changing the Safeguarding Landscape
March 24, 2026

This episode of “Safeguarding in Focus,” hosted by Sam Eustace, features Lucie Welch, an expert in primary education and safeguarding from Services for Education. The discussion centers on how AI is transforming the safeguarding landscape in schools, exploring both the risks and opportunities presented by this rapidly evolving technology. Key takeaways: Schools must address…

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Why Leadership Without Humanity Is Failing Today’s Workplace
March 24, 2026

As the world faces historic labor shortages, an increase in burnout, and record-high turnover, organizations are confronting a leadership reckoning. In May 2024, Gallup found that more than 50 percent of U.S. employees were actively searching for new jobs or watching for openings. Taken together, these trends signal a clear and growing breakdown in…

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