Diversity Has Always Been In HP’s Source Code

Diversity has always been in HP’s source code. From its earliest days, HP has recognized that capturing and drawing from diverse points of view improves products and services — and the company as a whole. The partnership with SVUDL is part of a company wide effort to grow the pipeline.

SVUDL helps students uncover and hone the power of their voices, so they can confidently step into their full potential as professional and community leaders to ensure a future where broader perspectives are reflected and represented at the highest levels of government and industry.

With this natural alignment of purpose, HP has been a tremendous supporter of SVUDL in a significant variety of ways, including financial sponsorship of Words To The Wise and the John Lewis Invitational, as well as serving on committees and volunteering as mentors.

Senior Counsel of North America Sales in the Commercial Division at HP Legal Richard L. Yun participated in a SVUDL volunteer event this past year and attended Words to the Wise in 2023. His personal connection to Speech and Debate stems from his moot court experience in law school.

He believes Speech and Debate can positively impact someone over the course of a lifetime. “Speech and Debate is part and parcel of learning to be able to effectively express oneself. To be able to listen with an open mind and communicate differing viewpoints allow people to be our authentic selves in the workplace, in family life and in community participation.” reflected Richard Yun.

He appreciates the deep values inherent within the Speech and Debate skill sets advanced by students at SVUDL. He recognizes that the ability to research and analyze as well as find and utilize one’s voice is transferable to an individual’s many future pathways.

“To collaborate effectively and to be an adversary when necessary or appropriate in order to solve complex as well as simple problems are important and beneficial fundamental skills,” shared Richard Yun. “At HP, we trust that employees and the organization are most productive, effective and sustainable when employees feel free to be their authentic selves. The abilities to clearly articulate one’s thoughts and beliefs, to truly listen with an open mind, and to constructively discuss diverse points of view are paramount to our sustainable growth mindset. .”

HP and SVUDL can harness that same spirit of innovation that began with the origins of HP, and together we can work to create a brighter and more diverse future.

Thank you HP for your tremendous past and current support of Words To The Wise 2024.