Diversity and inclusion
We believe in the transformative power of engaging many different perspectives.
![Diversity Inside Microsoft Feature Annual Report Collage of eight diverse individuals](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
Different perspectives help us all to achieve more
Our mission is deeply inclusive: empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. We expect each of us—no matter what our level, role or function is—to play an active role in creating environments where people of a diverse range of backgrounds are excited to bring all of who they are and do their best work.
Our communities inspire our progress
We strive to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life—where people with different backgrounds and experiences thrive in both their professional and personal lives.
![Adonis Trujillo walking in corn fields.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
Connecting place and self
Adonis’s reverence for the land and determination to keep his culture alive inspires his work developing relationships with local and native peoples.
![Tareq Humphrey and his cousin sitting at a table in a restaurant.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
Inspired by family’s success
Tareq didn't expect the most important influencer of his life to be his cousin—one of the first female black engineers at her company.
![Shy Averett loads bottles of water into a car.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
A passion for activism
Shy’s commitment to giving to anyone who needs help was cultivated at a young age.
![Rita Picarra on a surfboard.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
From competitive surfer to CFO
Her mom always told her to “learn how to do it yourself first.” That lesson drove Rita to become a pioneer for women on the waves and a mentor to employees who want to be changemakers
![Ashe Brasch and Shannan Muench sitting on a wall.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
Unlikely friendship paves road from military to Microsoft
In the US Army, Ashe reported to Shannan, and Shannan would often push Ashe out of her comfort zone. But it was Shannan owning up to an early mistake that built their foundation of trust.
![Lauren Tran.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
From marketing to computer science
Lauren’s passion for technology didn’t start with coding, but it comes through as she helps build machine learning models.
![Inclusive design of a group of five people close together](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
We reach out with purpose
Guided by a commitment to building diverse communities, we’re intentional in who we reach out to, and how we connect with them. We increasingly do business with minority- and women-owned companies. We globally invest in developing the next tech industry leaders. And we pursue candidates of diverse backgrounds to help us do our best work yet.
![A man in a wheelchair at a desk.](http://webcf.waybackmachine.org/web/20220310051602im_/https://www.microsoft.com/onerfstatics/marketingsites-wcus-prod/_h/9be151e5/coreui.statics/images/1x1clear.gif)
Inclusive thinking drives our innovation
We design for all human experiences and needs. So, we strive to gather, listen to, and include as many perspectives as possible, with the goal of discovering how to bring out the best in each other, and everyone who uses what we create.