Avacend has woven into its business fabric the ideals of diversity. As a woman and minority owned company, Avacend understands the challenges and opportunities that are presented to companies like ours. We appreciate those challenges and opportunities because they make us stronger and more responsible as a company.
Our commitment to diversity goes beyond rhetoric and window dressing. Our annual spend with woman and minority owned companies is consistently above industry standards. Avacend President served on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Women’s Business Council, the affiliate of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) that is responsible for certifying Women’s Business Enterprises in Georgia. She also serves on the WBENC Global Business Committee which is charged with expanding woman owned business opportunities across the globe.
Avacend has been actively involved in Supplier Diversity Initiatives with our corporate clients and partners. The founder was an original participant in the State of Georgia’s Mentor-Protégé Program. We had the good fortune of participating in a similar Program with Southern Company & Accenture.
Kanchana Raman speaks at International women’s day on Investing in diverse teams with the God father of angel investing Sig Mosley
Kanchana Raman speaks at IACS – Women in Leadership – Breaking Barriers
Kanchana Raman was a panelist at the South Asian Women’s Conference 2017 in Atlanta. The IACS has been organizing various professional events in Chicago, New York and Dallas.
The target audience were women from all walks of life – Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and women entering or re-entering the workforce.
IACS main objective is to provide unique opportunities for the women participants to exchange ideas and gain insights into professional development and issues important for women today.
“Kanchana shared her experience as a leader and entrepreneur”
“How Women rise” Speaking to Georgia Tech Alumni
In honor of International Women’s month, Kanchana Raman was invited to speak at Georgia Tech Alumni Women’s Day forum “How women rise”.
The audience were successful, distinguished women alumni and their guest.
The target audience were women from all walks of life – Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and women entering or re-entering the workforce.
IACS main objective is to provide unique opportunities for the women participants to exchange ideas and gain insights into professional development and issues important for women today.
“Kanchana shared her experience as a leader and entrepreneur”