Inclusive Culture. Diverse Talent. Inspired Innovation.
GLOBAL DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
2020 ANNUAL REPORT
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Corning
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are integral to Corning’s belief in the fundamental dignity of The Individual – one of Corning’s
seven core Values. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. This begins with an
understanding that our global workforce consists of a rich mixture of diverse people. Diversity will continue to be a source of our
strength as well as a competitive advantage.
Diversity is a source of our strength.
As a company, we represent different
backgrounds, experiences, and thoughts.
When we work across global teams, live our
Values, and embrace diversity, we create
an inclusive culture that enables everyone
to thrive. Together we can make progress
toward a more equitable society. We’re one
Corning – united and strong.
– Wendell Weeks
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Table of Contents
Message from Rob France
Message from Dana Moss
Diversity Journey Timeline
DE&I and Corning’s Values
Our Diverse Global Workforce
Office of Racial Equality & Social Unity
The Importance of Workplace Equity
Intersections Digital Learning Site
Spotlight: Corning Black Employees Network
Spotlight: Corning Women’s Partnership for Growth
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Employee Resource Groups
Awards & Recognition
Recruiting at Corning
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A Message from Rob France
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
A Message from Dana Moss
Division Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
Each year when we publish this
annual report, we have a chance to
reflect on the prior year and to take
a moment to recognize key diversity
milestones and accomplishments.
2020 was no exception, except that
it was a year like no other.
None of us could have foreseen
the global COVID-19 pandemic,
which began early in the year and
continued unrelenting all year
long with millions of people
affected as they tried to maintain
their health and safety, distanced
themselves from loved ones,
adapted to remote / virtual
school and work, and managed
economic challenges.
Corning responded to COVID-19
impacts with a global approach
that, in keeping with our Values,
put employees’ well-being first
as we did what was necessary to
maintain operations and position
the company for future growth.
Even as we
dealt with the
pandemic, our
commitment
to diversity,
equity, and
inclusion
(DE&I)
remained
stronger than
ever.
Even as we dealt with the
pandemic, our commitment to
diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) remained stronger than
ever. Here are some key highlights:
• Concerned by ongoing racial unrest in the U.S., Corning’s
leadership renewed its focus on our DE&I initiatives
and took major steps to strengthen our approach. For
example, we established the Office of Racial Equality
and Social Unity (ORESU) to champion change at the
company, community, and national levels. In addition,
Dana Moss was appointed to the new position of
Division Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity &
Inclusion Officer, where she heads the Office of Global
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and serves as one of four key
ORESU leaders. You can read more about ORESU on page
12 of this report.
• We continued to make progress in increasing
diversity in leadership. This included expanding
Corning’s Senior Leadership Team with more
diverse representation from our global regions.
While there is more work to be done, especially
with regard to women in leadership roles, we can
be proud that we have achieved the following
gains since 2010:
Corning Management Group (CMG): 28% to 46%
diverse. Today there are more CMG women than
ever before.
Corporate Officers: 21% to 32% diverse.
Division Teams: 41% to 58% diverse.
• We believe in equal pay for equal work. In
2020, we achieved or maintained 100% pay
equity for men and women in our seven largest
countries by employee population, comprising
approximately 90% of our global workforce. Our
2021 pay equity review is expanding to include
our entire salaried workforce across all of the
countries where we operate. In 2020, we also
maintained U.S. minority vs. majority pay equity.
In closing, I want to extend my personal appreciation
to every Corning employee around the world who rose
up to meet the unprecedented challenges of 2020.
Your ability to adapt, remain positive, and unify with
each other to achieve our shared global objectives
was remarkable. Your actions and attitude reflected
Corning’s Values and strengthened our inclusive
workplace culture. Thank you for your commitment to
our company and to each other!
Rob France
What a year 2020 was! As Rob France
indicated in his message on page 4, it
was unprecedented and I know it is
one that none of us will ever forget.
In spite of the difficulties we had to
overcome, we made a number of
accomplishments that contributed
to Corning’s 52-year diversity journey.
I am pleased to share the highlights
with you in this annual report.
... equity is about
acknowledging
and addressing
the unique
needs of distinct
individuals
and employee
groups to
ensure everyone
has access
to the same
opportunities ...
First, though, you may have
noticed in this report that we
are now incorporating the
term “Equity” into the name
of Corning’s Office of Global
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
(DE&I) and across all formal
references to DE&I initiatives.
We are making this change
to recognize the importance
of equity within a truly
inclusive work environment.
Different from equality, equity
is about acknowledging and
addressing the unique needs
of distinct individuals and
employee groups to ensure
everyone has access to the
same opportunities for growth,
learning and development,
work assignments, and promotion. I will share more about this
topic in other communications channels as we move forward. In
the meantime, you can learn more by reading the “Equality vs.
Equity Spotlight” on page 14 of this report.
Now, looking back at 2020, I am proud of the work we
accomplished, with the following milestones being particularly
noteworthy:
• Refreshed the DE&I Strategy Framework to focus
our efforts on the targeted development and talent
management of female emerging talent, increasing the
diversity of senior leadership, leveraging underutilized
diverse talent, and deploying a global DE&I education
and awareness initiative to support ORESU’s mission.
• Launched the Intersections Digital Learning Site as phase
one of our global DE&I learning strategy with content
centered on three themes: Unconscious Bias, Countering
Racism and Discrimination, and Building Cultural
Awareness. Intersections provides a space to engage in
dialogue and find a variety of hand-selected resources,
content, and learning experiences that address current
events and DE&I topics. The “Collective Voices” podcast
series with Corning employees is a key feature of the site.
Learn more about Intersections on page 15.
• Formed the Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN)
Employee Resource Group (ERG) through the efforts of
three long-standing Black ERGs that have contributed
substantially to Corning’s DE&I initiatives for more than
40 years. The Society of Black Professionals, the Black
Technology Network, and the Black Growth Council
decided together to unify into a single, united ERG. As
such, CBEN will honor the legacies of the original groups
while helping to shape the next era of Black employees at
Corning. You can read more about CBEN on page 16.
• Conducted a global DEI Survey to create a baseline
measurement of our employees’ attitudes, perceptions,
and experiences surrounding diversity, equity, and
inclusion. We will use the findings to inform and advance
global diversity initiatives.
• Received numerous awards and accolades that validate
our position as a DE&I leader. These included the Top
Supporters of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs), the National Business Inclusion Consortium,
and the Disability Equality Index, among others. Take a
look at the complete list of awards starting on page 42.
I encourage you to fully explore this annual report to
understand and appreciate the accomplishments we made in
diversity, equity, and inclusion in 2020. We have much to be
proud of, and I want to thank you for doing your part to build
and sustain our inclusive workplace culture in every Corning
location around the world.
Dana Moss
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Corning’s Diversity Journey Timeline
Corning made a formal commitment to diversity more than 50 years ago. What began in 1968 as a U.S.-centered, compliance-
focused effort, today has grown into a celebration of diversity, equity, and inclusion on a global scale. Here are key milestones from
our diversity journey.
1968
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
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Formed Mirror Committee
• Created Quality in Action Teams
2010s
• Achieved 100% pay parity between men and women, and minorities and whites in
the U.S.; expanded program globally
• Boomerang Program trained U.S. employees on EEOC guidelines and Affirmative
Action compliance
• Began recruiting from HBCUs
• Completed study to establish HR Planning Framework with EEO emphasis
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Supported minority students in engineering and technology fields
Introduced five-year EEO objectives
Formed first ERGs*: BTN, CPWF, and SBP
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• Commissioned Black Progress and Women’s Issues Corrective Action Teams
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Launched diversity scholarship programs
• Appointed first Cultural Diversity Director
• Opened first Corning-sponsored day care center
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Supported Americans with Disabilities Act
• Received Catalyst Award (1988 & 1999)
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Established Chairman’s Diversity Council
• Began Management Accountability program
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Formed Women in Manufacturing Team
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Launched Lifeworks program
Formed new ERGs*: EDGE, IPN, SPECTRA, and TCWN
Established Global Diversity Office
Launched Diversity in Leadership initiative
Formed EMEA Diversity Council and Asia Talent Council
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• Created Diversity Network
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• Corporate priorities include “Valuing The Individual”
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• Received numerous Women of Color STEM and Black Engineer of the Year awards
• Received Percy Julian Award (2006 & 2012)
Launched Cultural Navigator tool and Efficacy of Leadership training
Formed new ERGs*: BGC, CCA, CPN, MTE ALG, and NAC
2020s
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Increased diverse representation in the Senior Leadership Team, Corning
Management Group, and Board of Directors
Increased Asian leadership in region from 40% to more than 90%
Launched UP2 Women’s Initiative
Scored 100 on the Corporate Equality Index and recognized by the Human Rights
Campaign as a “Best Place to Work” (2005-2018)
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Signed the amicus brief supporting marriage equality in the U.S.
• Conducted Global Diversity Survey and defined new D&I Strategy
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Formed new ERGs*: ADAPT, APN, CFSN, CKC, C-VETS, and GLO
• Received numerous Women of Color STEM and Black Engineer of the Year awards
• Received AT&T Supplier Diversity Crystal Award (five times) and other supplier
awards
• Awarded “Best Employers of Asian Pacific Americans” and “Best Company for
Mentoring” by the Asia Society
• Received “Steps to Success” award from Disability Matters North America
• Named “Diversity Leader” by Profiles in Diversity Journal
• Created the Office of Racial Equality & Social Unity
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Formally incorporated “Equity” into the the name of the Office of Global Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
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Formed Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN) ERG* through the unification of
SBP, BGC, and BTN
• Rebranded CPWF ERG* into Corning Women’s Partnership for Growth
• Received numerous Women of Color STEM and Black Engineer of the Year awards
• Named a “Top Employer in China” by the Top Employers Institute (2019-2020)
• Named to Forbes’ 2020 “Best-in-State Employers” in New York and North Carolina
• Harrodsburg plant named one of the “Best Places to Work” in Kentucky
• Named to Black EOE Journal’s “Best of the Best” list (Since 2019)
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Scored 100 on the Disability Equality Index and recognized as a “Best Place to
Work” by the American Association of People with Disabilities (Since 2018)
• Recognized as a Top Supporter of HBCUs (Since 2002)
• Participated in the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (Since 2019)
• Recognized in the NBIC Best-of-the-Best list (Since 2016)
*See pages 18-41 for details on each Employee Resource Group.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Corning’s Values
Corning’s Values are the key to our business success, a source of pride and excitement for our employees, and the factor that
ultimately sets us apart from our competitors. In short, we believe that how we do things is as important as what we do. That
is why we believe in “all seven, all around the world, all the time.” The following statements express how diversity, equity, and
inclusion are intrinsic to all seven Values.
Quality
Total Quality is the guiding
principle of Corning’s business
life.
Integrity
Integrity is the foundation of
Corning’s reputation.
To deliver Total Quality, we
need to understand, anticipate,
and surpass the expectations
of our customers. To truly
accomplish that, our teams
must reflect the dimensions
of diversity embodied in our
global customers and suppliers.
We succeed when our diverse
teams collaborate, continuously
refine, and improve by learning
from each other’s experiences
and by encouraging every
individual to contribute fully.
As a company, we are
committed to acting lawfully,
ethically, and fairly, and to
maintaining the trust of all
our stakeholders. Individually,
how we treat each other is
intrinsic to our personal and
professional integrity. As they
relate to diversity, equity,
inclusion, honesty, decency,
and fairness, we mean we
respect all people, include all
people, and demonstrate with
our actions every day that we
are committed to welcoming
each employee’s whole self to
the workplace.
Performance
Providing Corning
shareholders a superior
long-term return on their
investment is a business
imperative.
We recognize the proven
business case that diversity,
equity, and inclusion are
key drivers of profitable
growth and a positive
return on investment. By
welcoming diversity of
thought and experience,
treating employees equitably,
and developing an inclusive
culture where people feel
encouraged to contribute,
we are able to fully realize
the competitive advantage
of our people. And it is our
people who have enabled our
performance for 170 years.
Leadership
Corning is a leader, not a
follower.
A focus on diversity, equity, and
inclusion is essential in charting
Corning’s course for continued
leadership in our markets
and businesses. Within our
company, our leaders recognize
that it is only in embracing all
of the dimensions of diversity
at every organizational level
and in sustaining an inclusive
work culture that we will fully
capitalize on the potential of
our people.
Innovation
Corning leads primarily by
technical innovation and
shares a deep belief in the
power of technology.
Very few companies can lay
claim to a 170-year history
of producing life-changing
inventions. Corning’s
commitment to innovation is
unwavering, and we know that
successful global innovation
depends on diversity
of thought, experience,
background, and the unique
traits of individuals working
in a collaborative, inclusive
culture. We also know that
from diverse talent come
diverse ideas that drive the
next great innovation.
Independence
Corning cherishes — and
will defend — its corporate
freedom.
We also respect and cherish
the freedom of individuals
to express themselves
in an open, collaborative
environment. When people
are encouraged to engage
in independent thought and
invited to then to share their
ideas and collaborate, inspired
and innovative products and
services result.
The Individual
We know that, in the end, the
commitment and contribution
of all our employees will
determine our success.
Corning believes in the
fundamental dignity of the
individual. Accordingly, we
value the unique ability of each
individual to contribute, and
we intend that every employee
shall have the opportunity
to participate fully, to grow
professionally, and to develop
to his or her highest potential.
The Individual is perhaps the
distinguishing Value that helps
set Corning apart as a desirable
place to work.
Living Our Values
all seven, all the time,
all around the world.
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2020 Snapshot
Our Diverse Workforce
Total Global Employee Population: 50,100
Global Salaried
Employee Retention
Rate
96%
Global Employee Demographics
Global Distribution of Corning Employees
North America
Average Years of Service: 11
Asia Pacific
Average Years of Service: 9
20%
80%
6%
31%
18%
46%
30%
26%
Gender
Age
32%
68%
Gender
13%
41%
22%
24%
Age
12%
EMEA
Average Years of Service: 9
40%
25% 19%
60%
28%
29%
Gender
Age
31%
6%
8%
44%
19%
56%
38%
29%
Gender
Age
Gender
Age
Male Female
Under 20 yrs old 21-30 yrs old 31-40 yrs old 41-50 yrs old 51 yrs and older
153 Locations in 45 Countries*
*Map location designations are approximate.
Latin America
Average Years of Service: 4
2%
19%
23%
0.3%
9.7%
9.7%
American Indian/
Alaskan Native
4.3% 0.2%
0.6%
Asian
38%
25%
62%
31%
75.2%
Gender
Age
U.S. Employees by Race
Male Female
Under 20 yrs old 21-30 yrs old
31-40 yrs old 41-50 yrs old
51 yrs and older
10
Black or African
American
Hispanic or Latino
Native Hawaiian or
Other Pacific Island
Two or More Races
White
Pursuant to an agreement with shareholder Holy Land Principles, the following is a breakdown of the workforce of Corning’s subsidiary MobileAccess, Inc. in Israel-
Palestine: Executive/Senior Level Officials and Managers Non-Arab: 1 Arab: 0, First/Mid-Level Officials and managers Non-Arab: 28 Arab: 0, Professionals Non-Arab:
41 Arab: 0, Technicians Non-Arab: 1 Arab: 0, Sales Workers Non-Arab: 0 Arab: 0, Administrative Support Workers Non-Arab: 0 Arab: 0, Craftworkers Non-Arab: 0
Arab: 0, Operatives Non-Arab: 0 Arab: 0, Laborers and Helpers Non-Arab: 0 Arab: 0, Service Workers Non-Arab: 0 Arab: 0. The absence of Arab employees is due
largely to MobileAccess Inc.’s size, geographic location, and specialized workforce.
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The Office of Racial Equality & Social Unity
Recognizing the need for a more equitable and inclusive culture is significant for any business,
but taking action to actually drive change can be the true challenge. In 2020, Corning took an
important step toward that action, with the establishment of the Office of Racial Equality and
Social Unity (ORESU).
The Office was created to enact and influence change at the company level, within the walls of
Corning; at the community level, in the global locations in which we operate; and at the national
level, in the United States.
“The establishment of ORESU is such an important initiative for Corning, at a critical time for
our employees, our local communities, and our world,” said Lewis Steverson, chief legal and
administrative officer, who is coordinating ORESU’s activities on behalf of the Office of the CEO.
“The goal of this Office is to not only make a difference inside the company, but also to drive
sustainable progress across our cities, our states, and our nation.”
Three senior leaders are directing our efforts in each of the three focus areas:
• Dana Moss, division vice president, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer, is leading
our efforts within Corning, providing strategic direction and execution of diversity, equity,
and inclusion programs.
• Millicent Ruffin, director of community affairs, is leading our efforts within our state and
local communities, focusing on ways that Corning can influence change at those levels.
• Larry McRae, vice chairman and corporate development officer, is leading our national
efforts.
Since its establishment, ORESU has implemented several actions that demonstrate Corning’s
commitment to champion change in our communities:
• Added Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid holiday for Corning employees in the U.S.,
effective 2021.
• Banned the Confederate flag from public display, workspaces, and parking lots on all
Corning Incorporated properties worldwide.
• Created Intersections, a new digital web series, where employees can engage in dialogue
and find rich resources relevant to current events and diversity, equity, and inclusion topics.
• Launched the Finger Lakes Youth Forum with a corresponding podcast, “amplifyVoices.”
• Sponsored “Cultivating Cultures of Equity and Excellence” – a seven-month diversity,
equity, and inclusion training – with school districts in the Elmira-Corning, NY, area.
Lewis Steverson
Chief Legal and
Administrative Officer
Dana Moss
Division Vice President,
Chief Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Officer
Millicent Ruffin
Director of
Community Affairs
“We have a duty and a commitment to break down racial and social barriers for our employees,”
said Dana Moss. “This includes improving resources and access for under-represented groups,
fostering communication and understanding, and championing marginalized voices. Through
ORESU, we are developing the deliberate steps and focused action plans to do just that.”
Larry McRae
Vice Chairman
and Corporate
Development Officer
ORESU’s mission is to lead the company’s continued efforts to improve diversity,
equality, and inclusion within Corning Incorporated and in the communities
in which we operate. This will be achieved through a committed office with
three interconnected work streams: Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office,
Community Affairs Office, and National Alliances.
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The Importance of Workplace Equity
Intersections Digital Learning Site
Diversity, inclusion, equality, and equity … those ideals are more important in the workplace now than ever before. As Corning develops
the strategies and initiatives to ensure the organization is embracing and attaining each, it is important to understand the terminology.
Diversity
Typically quantifiable, diversity is the presence of people from a broad range of backgrounds. This includes, but
is not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, physical ability, or veteran status.
Inclusion
Inclusion refers to fostering an environment in which all employees feel welcomed, respected, and valued. It is
what gives employees a sense of belonging in the workplace.
Equality
Equality aims to provide individuals or groups of people access to the same opportunities and resources.
Equity
Equity recognizes that each person or group has different circumstances, and thus needs, and seeks to allocate
resources proportionately to achieve an equal outcome.
In a key 2020 initiative, the Office of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion partnered with Corning Workforce Development & Learning
(WD&L) to create a new DE&I Learning Strategy that aligns with the company’s renewed emphasis on ensuring an inclusive work
environment is fostered in every location. The multi-phased strategy is based on diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities, is designed
to impact all employees globally, and encompasses a variety of innovative learning opportunities and experiences.
“There has never been a more urgent and timely focus on diversity and inclusion at Corning,” says Rebecca Nelson, director, WD&L.
“Ensuring all employees act inclusively requires an enterprise-wide educational effort, and I am excited to be working with Chief
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer Dana Moss to develop and implement the new learning strategy. Our goal is to build on
Corning’s solid cultural foundation, which is grounded in our Values and our long-standing commitment to DE&I, and to have
learning be a catalyst for addressing hiring practices, retention strategies, and mobility in a whole new way.”
In many organizations today, including Corning, there has been
an evolution to include equity as a focus. But what does that
really mean, and why is equity so important in the workplace?
and development initiatives, opportunities for growth and
promotion, and even the distribution of projects and workload
all contribute to an equitable workplace environment.
Striving for workplace equality – treating everyone the same,
without discrimination – is a basic tenet when building an
organization, but without equity the work environment
may still be unfair. Equity identifies the specific needs and
requirements informed by demographic traits (such as age,
gender, or background) and tries to address the different needs
of each group.
“The value of workplace equity cannot be overstated,” said
Dana Moss, division vice president, chief diversity and inclusion
officer. “Companies that foster equity attract more talent,
retain employees longer, and employ a more diverse workforce.
By focusing on equity, Corning is creating a workplace where
all employees feel welcome and valued, while also building a
strong future for the company.”
A new digital learning site called “Intersections” was launched
in July 2020 on the Blue Line, Corning’s internal community
platform, as the highlight of phase one of the DE&I Learning
Strategy. Intersections features high-quality, relevant content
curated and regularly refreshed by Corning learning experts. It is
centered on three major themes: Unconscious Bias, Countering
Racism and Discrimination, and Building Cultural Awareness.
(These themes may evolve over time.) The innovative site is
dynamic and interactive, offering rich videos, thought-provoking
articles, discussion forums, and practical guides for managers
and employees.
A key feature of Intersections is the “Collective Voices” podcast
series, which showcases the voices of Corning employees talking
about diversity, equity, and inclusion themes, and sharing
personal experiences. The dialog is always engaging, sometimes
challenging, and often inspiring. The eight episodes published
in 2020 covered topics such as advocacy and allyship, bringing
your whole self to work, cultural norms, justice, and ways to take
action toward achieving greater racial equality and social unity.
It requires a true understanding of what each person needs and
wants to be successful in the workplace and, most importantly,
it is not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Corning’s diversity journey began more than 50 years ago, and
the company has made enormous strides during that time. As
we continue along that journey, both equality and equity will be
critical factors in reaching our goals.
“Intersections and Collective Voices are designed to unify Corning through inclusive education, conversation, and reflection,” said
Dana Moss. “The learning experiences and opportunities to connect that we offer support our larger talent management strategy to
attract, develop, promote, and retain a globally diverse workforce, as well as our pledge to ensure every Corning employee is treated
with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
For many people, compensation comes to mind first when
thinking about workplace equity. And while pay is certainly
one factor, true equity encompasses much more. Training
Establishing Intersections in 2020 gave strong momentum to the implementation of the new DE&I Learning Strategy, which will
continue in 2021 and beyond.
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Spotlight:
Corning Black Employees Network
Spotlight:
Corning Women’s Partnership for Growth
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have long played a role in
shaping Corning’s diversity initiatives, and none have been
more engaged in the lives of employees as the Society of Black
Professionals (SBP), the Black Technology Network (BTN),
and the Black Growth Council (BGC). Each of these ERGs
has helped advance the mission for Black employees to be
active participants in the process of recruiting, retention, and
development, which, in turn, has helped prepare them for
opportunities to serve as leaders and valued contributors to
Corning’s success.
In 2020, the three groups took a powerful step together,
merging to form a single ERG: Corning Black Employees
Network (CBEN). CBEN will continue to fulfill the objectives
and missions of SBP, BTN, and BGC. However, as evidenced
by its new and fitting tagline – United we are stronger – the
consolidated ERG will leverage the strengths of its collective
members and speak with one voice in working with key Corning
leaders to fulfill its mission.
“As a founding member of the Hickory Chapter of SBP, as
well as the last SBP president, I am extremely proud of the
progress we have made to advance the culture of diversity and
inclusion at Corning,” said Eric Biribuze, director of Commercial
Operations and Business Excellence, Corning Automotive
Glass Solutions. “Looking to the future, we are confident that
consolidating our advocacy efforts with BTN and BGC will help
us fulfill the vision of racial equity and unity across Corning.”
“The Black Technology Network has been instrumental in
creating an inclusive environment that values racial and
cultural differences within the technology community,”
continued Dr. Robert Smith, senior development scientist,
Corning Specialty Materials. “By joining together to form CBEN,
I am excited to continue that legacy and create an equitable
environment for Black employees at Corning.”
To ensure CBEN is able to support the different needs and
interests of all Black employees, dedicated councils are
being formed to represent commercial and GSM employees,
Manufacturing and Engineering employees, Science and
Technology employees, and IT and Business Services employees.
“Since its creation, BGC has
focused on promoting the
growth, success, and retention
of Black and other diverse
employees in Manufacturing
Technology and Engineering
as well as other Corning
environments,” said Dr. Ibraheem
Muhammad, Melting and
Forming process leader, Corning
Pharmaceutical Technologies.
“This unification will allow us
to continue to be an invaluable
resource for employees regardless
of their role or job function, both
inside the Corning walls and
within our communities.”
Larry McRae, vice chairman and
corporate development officer,
is serving as the ERG’s executive
sponsor.
More than
ever, I am very
optimistic
about
Corning’s
genuine focus
on diversity
and inclusion,
and the timing
of the birth of
CBEN could
not have been
better.
Larry McRae
Vice Chairman and Corporate
Development Officer
“It is my honor to have been asked to serve as the inaugural
executive sponsor for CBEN, an invitation that I am pleased to
have enthusiastically accepted,” McRae said. “More than ever, I
am very optimistic about Corning’s genuine focus on diversity
and inclusion, and the timing of the birth of CBEN could not
have been better.”
Corning
Black Employees
Network
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The name may be different, but the mission of the Corning
Women’s Partnership for Growth (CWPG) has not changed …
To provide the resources, tools, and support that allow women
across Corning to achieve their full career potential.
The results of a two-year global
initiative were realized in 2020,
when Corning Professional
Women’s Forum (CPWF), the
company’s largest and most
globally represented employee
resource group founded in 1987,
was rebranded and launched
as CWPG. The new name better
embodies the group’s evolving
identity and was introduced
to make CWPG even more
welcoming and inclusive of all
Corning employees.
The name, the
imagery, and
our objectives
demonstrate
that if we work
together and
provide the
right tools,
we can break
down barriers
that will help
women thrive
both at work
and at home.
Emily Hardy-Shephard,
CWPG’s 2020 Corning Valley
president
“The new identity is intended
to speak to women and
employees of all backgrounds,
in all aspects of their lives,” said
Emily Hardy-Shephard, CWPG’s
2020 Corning Valley president
and senior communications
specialist, Analytics and Insights,
in Corporate Communications.
“The name, the imagery, and our
objectives demonstrate that if we
work together and provide the right
tools, we can break down barriers
that will help women thrive both at work and at home.”
During the rebranding process, a global CWPG team worked
closely with the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and
the Corporate Brand Team to review and select new imagery,
develop the CWPG name and refreshed messaging, and
gather feedback and approval from global leadership. The new
identity was developed through diverse representation in a
small working group. The overall objectives, however, remain
constant.
“CWPG was established to give its members the tools and
development opportunities they can use to succeed,” explained
Jill Conway, a member of the global team and controller at CSM
in Harrodsburg, KY. “We are open to all employees, no matter
their background, location, or position in the company.”
With approximately 25 chapters across Corning’s regional
facilities, the global reach of CWPG is one of its strongest
attributes. The rebranding celebrates the many identities and
voices that comprise the group, not only in its mission and
activities, but also in its imagery and branding.
“CWPG members are diverse, representing a variety of female
experiences and perspectives,” said member Marianna
Tomkova, a business intelligence analyst for CLS in the
Netherlands who serves as the organization’s global data
steward and is president of CWPG for CLS in EMEA. “That
diversity gives us power and strength, and our new branding
reflects that.”
After launching the CWPG name in 2020, organizers have
exciting plans for 2021 and beyond.
Corning
Women’s Partnership
for Growth
Empowering women for the betterment of all.
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Employee Resource Groups
Fostering Inclusion, Building Connections & Taking Action
ADAPT (Abled and DisAbled Partnering Together)
Corning’s Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
are voluntary, employee-led groups that play a
major role in supporting our diversity, equity,
and inclusion strategy. Today we have 16 ERGs
representing a variety of employee interests
and constituencies. Each group has a chapter
in Corning, New York, and some have chapters
in other locations, with more being added each
year – currently there is a total of 59 chapters
and locations globally. Every ERG is open to any
Corning employee who wants to join.
Corning’s Employee Resource Groups provide new and not-so-
new employees opportunities to meet each other, network, and
develop a sense of belonging within our inclusive culture. Many
ERGs offer professional development and training opportunities
for their members and help the company recruit and retain
employees. Each ERG elects its own leaders who work with
members to develop and meet their annual objectives. Our
ERGs have an executive sponsor, typically a senior leader or mid-
level manager at Corning.
Mission
ADAPT’s mission is to advocate for Corning employees whose lives are affected by disability, to enhance employee performance, and
enrich their experience. Through education on accommodations and resources, we help create an empowered, inclusive, motivated
workforce and increase employee retention.
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
ADAPT Corning, NY
• Partnered with senior leadership to achieve a perfect score
on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) Survey.
ADAPT EMEA
(Includes locations in: Vordingborg, Denmark; Berlin, Germany;
and Strykow, Poland)
Employee Resource Groups contribute to Corning’s success by
leveraging their passion to:
• Continued its efforts in assisting employees with disability
• Participated in ADAPT Corning’s Lots of Socks event in
accommodations.
support of the International World Down Syndrome Day.
• Foster an inclusive environment.
• Raise awareness around important issues.
• Held discussions with senior leaders to improve the
• Collected and delivered emergency PPE to a local cancer-
application of the Accommodation Policy.
support organization.
• Advocate for change and work with the company to adopt
• Partnered with a local domestic violence shelter to provide
• Participated in an EMEA-wide Diversity Dialogue
volunteer hours during COC’s Week of Service 2020.
discussion.
• Developed a Case for Disability presentation, and
presented to the Technology Community Talent
Acquisition Committee (TCTAC) and to the Law
Department.
• Collaborated with CWPG on a Colorful Fridays Webex
series, to raise awareness about and to support victims of
four different diseases.
• ERG leader Michal Pacholczyk honored with COC’s “You
• Developed Return-to-Work ADAPT Supervisor
Make a Difference” award.
Conversation Guide.
new policies and services.
• Provide professional development opportunities.
• Sponsor cultural activities that engage the broad employee
population, which increases cultural understanding and
enhances working relationships.
• Engage in community outreach.
• Help to recruit and retain diverse talent.
• Serve as living examples of Corning’s Values.
2020 ERG Highlights & Accomplishments
It was a most unusual year!
In a typical year, Corning’s Employee Resource Groups engage
in a variety of activities such as those listed above. In many
instances they collaborate with each other in the planning and
delivery of these events. However, 2020 was not a typical year
due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing, lockdowns,
and remote working had a tremendous impact on the ERGs’
ability to conduct their normal activities. Most groups tried to
be flexible and adaptive when possible so they could carry on
and meet their 2020 objectives. Understandably, some planned
events and activities had to be canceled or postponed. Kudos to
all of the ERGs for persevering through this challenging year and
doing their best! Each group is profiled on the following pages.
Please note that images showing employees without masks
were taken pre-pandemic.
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Administrative Professionals Network (APN)
Black Growth Council (BGC)
Mission
The Administrative Professionals Network provides growth and development through networking, best practice sharing, and skill
development. The group strives to support members both professionally and personally.
Mission
Promote the growth, success, and retention of Black and other diverse employees by providing support, tools, and an understanding of
the Manufacturing Technology & Engineering (MTE) environment. BGC works to identify issues and provide solutions for the common
challenges faced by employees of Corning.
2020 Accomplishments
• Recognized all the work/rework APN members have
•
Invited CFSN ERG to present at APN member meeting.
2020 Accomplishments
done to keep moving forward during the pandemic, such
as rescheduling meetings due to restricted conference
room occupancy, postponing events, canceling/changing
all travel requirements, and learning to connect and still
anticipate leaders’ needs in a virtual environment.
• Hosted three general body meetings.
• Administrative Talent Pipeline (ATP) Committee remained
active.
• Created and hosted three APN Spotlight Sessions with
Senior Leadership Team (SLT) admins.
• Transitioned three leadership team members and created
roles and responsibilities for leaders.
• Worked with Workplace Services to create guidelines
for the corporate online building manual titled Office
Environment 2025.
• Continued its sponsorship and support of Corning
• Collaborated with GLO on a Latino cooking show for
Toastmasters group, assisting the group to meet virtually
during the pandemic.
employees.
• Dissolved at the end of 2020, with all members joining
• Reached out to its members with a Lunch & Learn session
Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN).
around racial equity, a healthy living webinar series
focused on nutrition and physical fitness, and a financial
planning webinar, as well as multiple virtual networking
meetings.
• Focused on member career development with a career
diary session held to help capture pertinent information
for career-planning purposes.
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Black Technology Network (BTN)
Corning Black Employees Network
Mission
To further advance Corning’s global leadership and development of innovation by advocating the recruitment, career development, and
advancement of Black employees in the Technology Community, while culturally enriching the Corning communities at large.
Mission
To promote the growth, success, and retention of Corning Black employees across all job functions, band levels, and locations to serve as
leaders and valued contributors to Corning’s success through recruitment, advocacy, and career development.
2020 Accomplishments
• Held a job fair during the virtual NOBCChE convention,
identifying several potential candidates for chemical and
chemical engineering internships and positions within
Corning.
• Held final BTN Recognition and Performance Awards
Ceremony.
• Dissolved at the end of 2020, with all members joining
Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN).
2020 Accomplishments
• Established and launched in 2020 through the unification
of Black Growth Council, Black Technology Network, and
Society of Black Professionals.
• Hosted a virtual convention in September.
• Continued leadership series: October speaker event with
John McGirr, vice president, Manufacturing, and a virtual
Lunch & Learn session with Jeanne Propst, senior vice
president, Data Center, COC.
• Hosted a financial literacy webinar in November – “Know
Better, Do Better.”
• Partnered with the EOP Ernie Davis Center to hold the
Christmas Magic event to provide Christmas gifts to
underprivileged children in the community.
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Corning Chinese Association (CCA)
Corning Family Support Network (CFSN)
Mission
The mission of Corning Chinese Association is to facilitate networking and personal/professional development among the Chinese
community and those who are interested in the Chinese culture. We work together to promote Chinese culture in the Southern Tier
Region of New York State; and to provide a means to bridge the Chinese and American cultures.
2020 Accomplishments
• Reached out to members and to the community by
participating in the following activities:
– Participated in the Foodbank Volunteer Day, in
collaboration with GLO and other ERGs.
– Conducted fundraising efforts for coronavirus
outbreak in China and in the local community with
the Corning Chinese School.
– Held “One-on-One” donation drive in collaboration
with Corning China.
– Hosted a virtual Mother’s Day celebration, virtual
children’s art show, and a virtual Mid-Autumn
Festival celebration on Zoom (in collaboration with
the Corning Chinese School).
– Hosted a virtual summer picnic and CCA’s first
cooking contest.
• Advanced the professional development of members with
a Personal Finance 101 educational webinar series.
• Hosted a Corning China Update featuring President and
General Manager Li Fang.
Mission
The Corning Family Support Network (CFSN) is an Employee Resource Group focused on supporting and advocating for employees and
their families. Through the cycle of life, from expecting to dealing with elder care, CFSN strives to ensure employees: (1) can find the
resources and information they need (both internally and externally), when they need it; (2) have a support network to ask questions, as
well as to help others coping with the same type of home/life experiences; (3) have outreach opportunities in the community, making it
a better place to live; and (4) have a voice in the company, advocating for improvements to family related policies and benefits.
2020 Accomplishments
• Offered the following virtual events:
– Held a t-shirt fundraiser to benefit a local county foster
– Virtual monthly Chat Series open to all employees to
provide an outlet and sense of community during the
COVID-19 pandemic with topical discussions and open
forum format.
– Family “Zoo Stroll” event for employees and members.
– Live panel discussion for the fall general body meeting.
– Signature event, a family pumpkin-carving contest,
care and adoption service.
– Co-sponsored a community nutrition program.
• Presented an overview of CFSN to the Administrative
Professionals Network and Corning’s Law Department.
• Completed online training for members on using the Blue
Line, enabling a more robust presence for the ERG and its
COIs.
held virtually.
• Continued to advocate for and worked with key leadership
for lactation room improvements.
• Transitioned to a new leadership team.
– Eight “Let’s Be Honest” virtual workshops provided
by Planned Parenthood, a program designed to help
parents create an environment of trust and comfort in
talking with their children about sex and sexuality.
• Contributed to the COVID-19 Corning Resource Manual.
• Engaged through CFSN Communities of Interest (COI):
– Adoption and Fostering held monthly check-ins, Story
Hour Sharing, and celebrated National Adoption
Month.
– Elder Care showed the film “Still Alice” with a panel
discussion from the Office of the Aging and the
Alzheimer’s Association, and held an interactive event
and created a “Growing Old Together” series with the
first event focused on the use of technology in the
care of at-home elders.
– First Steps established a Blue Line community.
• Maintained community involvement through the
following:
– Supported community with donations to Nonni
Parenthood and Starry Night.
– Collected donations for a local organization for
troubled teens.
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Corning Korean Community (CKC)
Corning Professionals Network (CPN)
Mission
The Corning Korean Community organizes events and networking opportunities to connect employees, increases awareness of Korean
culture, helps to retain current Korean employees, and recruit future Korean employees.
Mission
CPN strives to help employees acclimate and establish roots by providing engaging experiences, cultivating connections, and promoting
personal and professional growth.
2020 Accomplishments
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
• Organized and offered our signature event, “Taste of
• Updated the “Local Information for Members Book.”
CPN Corning, NY
• Volunteered in the community:
Korea,” virtually over three days in October:
– Day 1: Korean entertainment
– Day 2: Korean food and recipe contest
– Day 3: Korean alphabet
• Held a Korean virtual language camp for 100 participants.
• Offered a “Business in Korea” virtual session to create
awareness of the market and business conditions in
Korea.
• Hosted a Q2/Q3 virtual general body meeting.
• Published the CKC newsletter.
• Updated the group’s Blue Line page.
• Held bi-weekly virtual leadership team meetings.
• Hosted the following virtual professional development
webinars:
– “Improving Workspace Ergonomics While Working
from Home,” a well-attended event.
– CPN Speaker Series, a two-part event with Debra
Roberts as presenter on the topic of “Relationship
Protocol.”
– “How to be Social on Social” with Madeleine Gionet,
leader, Social Media, Corporate Communications, with
a focus on optimizing participants’ LinkedIn profiles.
• Hosted OneNote training with IT to help members learn
more about this tool.
• Volunteered in the community:
– Outreach to the wider community: fundraising efforts
to benefit local organizations, participation in the
COC Week of Service, and supporting over 10 families
through Operation Christmas.
• Hosted networking opportunities.
– Held two BASH events.
– Virtual Halloween competition to support employee
morale.
CPN Reynosa, Mexico
• No activity due to COVID-19.
CPN Tewksbury, MA
– Partnered with the Corning Foundation to provide
• Hosted negotiations workshop to help build members’
professional skills.
• Hosted the following networking opportunities:
– New Year’s trivia contest and party which drew 50
attendees.
– Happy hour event.
volunteers at multiple local food distribution centers
during the pandemic.
– Contributed volunteer hours to maintain a local
nature center.
• Hosted the following networking opportunities pre-
pandemic and during the pandemic:
– Pre-pandemic: Headquarters artwork tour, happy
hour event, and ice skating.
– During the pandemic: Virtual happy hours utilizing
Webex and Blue Line, and hiking at Erwin Wildlife
Management Area (with COVID protocols in place).
CPN Charlotte, NC
• Hosted the following virtual professional development
webinars:
– Virtual “Working from Home” competitions.
supporting best practices.
– Presentation by Clark Kinlin.
– Software skills workshop.
– Location-wide ERG professional development event.
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Corning Women’s Partnership for Growth (CWPG)
Mission
This group champions an environment in which all professional women have an opportunity to achieve their full career potential by
encouraging self-development, leadership skills, and outreach through an open forum.
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
UNITED STATES CHAPTERS
CWPG Corning, NY
•
Introduced the ERG’s new name (formerly Corning
Professional Women’s Forum) with a global rebranding
initiative.
• Partnered with Corning Foundation for the first time on a
panel discussion: Non-Profit Women in Leadership.
•
Increased member and plant-wide participation through
celebrations of Women’s History Month, International
Men’s Day, and Women’s Equality Day, as well as an event
around PPE recycling and sustainability.
• Supported community programs by volunteering for
efforts benefitting children, seniors, and a local humane
society.
• Held a virtual discussion on working remotely best
CWPG Tewksbury, MA
practices.
• Held quarterly global alignment meetings with leadership
• Kicked off Women’s History Month on International
Women’s Day with a breakfast for the site.
from all chapters.
• Pivoted from in-person events to virtual event for the rest
• Organized a breakfast event to celebrate Women’s
of 2020:
History Month in March (pre-pandemic).
– Held online yoga and barre classes.
• Held a virtual celebration of International Women’s Day.
CWPG West Coast, CA
• No activity due to COVID-19.
CWPG Harrodsburg, KY
•
Increased member self-confidence and encouraged
personal and professional development by participating
in a women’s conference and holding workshops on
emotional and social intelligence.
• Promoted networking opportunities and fostered
business relationships by holding quarterly member
meetings (in-person and virtual), by organizing a World
Vision kit-assembly event, and by participating in the
2020 Women in Manufacturing Summit.
– Collaborated with the CWPG CLS Remote Sales in its
book club and podcast discussions, as well as other
events, enabling networking between these two
CWPG chapters.
•
Implemented member spotlights for team members to
stay connected while working remotely.
• Built on member professional skills by livestreaming
both the Massachusetts Conference for Women, which
included a full day of leadership and career development
content, as well as three follow-up lunchtime streaming
sessions and the Watermark Conference for Women.
CWPG Kennebunk, ME
• No activity due to COVID-19.
CWPG Fairport, NY
• Grew our chapter to 85+ members.
• Created a diverse set of activities to engage CWPG across
all departments, such as an informational email project
about heart health, lunch-and-learn sessions on personal
and professional skill-building, and participation in 2020
International Women’s Day.
• Continued the chapter’s book club activities.
• Hosted remote events to maintain engagement with the
location’s work-from-home workforce, in particular, bi-
weekly social and networking “Happy Hour” calls.
• Promoted employee well-being by:
– Organizing a calendar activity and gift-card giveaway to
incentivize kindness and story-sharing.
– Sharing a weekly email containing a gratitude thought
and a tip of the day during the first months of the
pandemic.
– Sponsoring a coffee and juice day for each shift.
• Held a voter registration drive.
• Awarded a grant to a local racial justice organization.
• Designed and displayed a Unity Banner in the Concord facility.
• Organized COVID-19-safe on-site events to support the
• Promoted and participated in Women in Manufacturing
workforce and the community, including a voter registration
event and a fundraiser for a local Boys & Girls Club.
• Created two new liaison positions on the Board to ensure
engagement across groups in 2021.
virtual events, including the three-day WIM Virtual Summit.
• Participated in COC’s Week of Service by distributing reusable
cups and cutlery sets to each plant employee to help reduce
the use of plastics and Styrofoam in the plant and at home.
• Participated in the re-branding of this Employee Resource
CWPG Charlotte/Hickory, NC
• Organized a monthly book club for members.
Group.
• Participated in COC’s Week of Service, collecting donations
CWPG Durham, NC
for a local children’s organization.
• Held an engagement event to increase membership.
• Celebrated Women’s History Month by donating hygiene
supplies to a community women’s resource center.
• Collaborated with Women in Manufacturing on a work skills
talk.
CWPG Concord, NC
• Organized a series of personal growth and development
events during March, Women’s History Month, which were
repeated for three days during the month so that members
of each plant shift could attend; activities included showing
inspirational TED Talks, a leadership panel discussion, and a
resume-building event.
•
Invited members to the Women in Manufacturing
conference.
• Participated in a plant-wide holiday gift collection for children
in need.
CWPG Wilmington, NC
• Participated in career discussions with local middle school
and high school girls.
• Held a member discussion around navigating mid-career
functional changes and a member networking lunch.
• Organized a resource collection and fundraiser to benefit a
local shelter for women and children.
• Participated in an event hosted by a local businesswomen’s
group which featured a presentation by a female executive.
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continued
GLOBAL CHAPTERS
CWPG CLS EMEA Amsterdam, The Netherlands
– October – How to deal with stress related to the
CWPG Strykow, Poland
• Hosted a mindfulness training session at a yearly sales
conference in Prague.
pandemic lockdown, fear of disease, coping with work
from home, etc.
• Celebrated International Women’s Day.
• Held workshops on effective presentations and personal
• Continued EMEA-wide quarterly book club sessions.
• Participated in the re-branding of this Employee Resource
health.
Group.
• Participated in two local charity runs as well as a holiday
• Partnered with the Corning Foundation, the CPN ERG, and
EduCancer to deliver 200 mattresses and 29 dining sets to
families in Reynosa Mexico affected by Hurricane Hanna.
• Held Celebrate Women days and encouraged everyone to
wear purple; photos were taken at each plant.
• Conducted a day-long event around International
Women’s Day, which included presentations on the
Corning mentoring and coaching program, a panel
discussion with Corning female leaders, a yoga session,
and a self-defense workshop.
• Held virtual discussions on racial bias training and social
injustice.
CWPG CLS EMEA Borre, France
• Reached out to members during the pandemic with
weekly yoga sessions, quarterly book club discussions, and
virtual sessions on DIY cosmetics and holiday crafts.
• Built members’ professional skills with a workshop on
leading Webex meetings.
CWPG CLS EMEA Remote Locations
• Participated in the CWPG EMEA book club discussions.
• Held a wellness session at the EMEA sales meeting in
Prague.
CWPG Warsaw, Poland
• Hosted several virtual meetings:
– April – How to manage a home office.
– May – Share your favorite link event in which
members recommend resources to each other;
examples included online trainings, sport groups,
music and theater events, etc.
– September – Eco-lifestyle discussion.
CWPG EMEA Berlin, Germany
• Hosted/participated in two workshops on career paths
and career development, and one on financial basics.
• Collaborated with ADAPT EMEA on health awareness
events, and a toy collection event for the holidays.
• Participated in a blood donation event.
• Participated in the re-branding of this Employee Resource
Group.
CPWG Gebze, Turkey
• Organized an event to celebrate International Women’s
Day that included an informative and practical training
session from a reputable martial arts school on self-
protection against assault followed by a luncheon.
CWPG Lakeside, U.K.
• Commemorated International Women’s Day by hosting
a speaker event on mentoring women and promoting
diversity.
• Hosted a global seminar on CLS’ involvement with the
fight against COVID-19.
• Organized a webinar on Corning pay equity.
CWPG Vordingborg, Denmark
• Hosted a workshop on financial basics.
charity event.
• Participated in the re-branding of this Employee Resource
Group.
CWPG Australia
• Conducted quarterly business communications.
• Connected the team with weekly meetings, making a
lasting difference and resulting in closer relationships.
• Discussed business updates and other information
provided by the management team and the Australian
government.
• Shared personal stories and conducted engagement
activities during the COVID-19 lockdown.
CWPG Japan
• Held a Webex seminar on unconscious bias, concentrating
on defining an inclusive organization and how bias can
affect work.
• Strengthened member connection with a virtual coffee
klatch on work/life balance.
• Hosted a Webex talk for all female employees which
featured a female executive sharing career insights.
• Hosted a panel discussion on female career paths.
• Collaborated with ADAPT EMEA on an E-waste recycling
drive.
CWPG India
• Expanded membership to include male employees.
• Organized Project Sandbox in partnership with the
leadership team, which allowed members to practice
skills in a safe environment while they planned an actual
marketing campaign and carried out COVID-19 impact
data analysis; the activities provided opportunities
for member-leader communication, as well as future
planning to improve gender diversity and a sustainability
strategy for Corning India.
• Hosted a “Diversity Dialogue” on gender diversity.
• Supported member culture during the COVID-19 lockdown
by holding a virtual, cross-location networking opportunity
called “Chai Stories,” which allowed small groups to
exchange lockdown stories and ideas about CWPG’s
objectives and efficacy and included training on making an
elevator pitch.
CWPG Reynosa Mexico
• Held a Robotic-Automation Tournament to improve
productivity using automated solutions in support of
cost-reduction initiatives; Plant Manager Laura Guerra
encouraged all teams to include a female engineer.
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C-VETS (Corning Veterans Engaged to Support)
Mission
To enhance the lives of active duty service members, veterans, and their supporters by providing a forum for sharing, giving back to other
veterans, and identifying resources that enable them to be their best as an individual or as an employee of Corning Incorporated.
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
C-VETS Corning, NY
C-VETS Oneonta, NY
C-VETS Blacksburg, VA
• Created a Veterans’ Day tribute video, in lieu of our annual
• Promoted active membership engagement by reaching
• Raised money for a town water fountain in honor of a
signature event.
out to new employees about the group.
deceased veteran colleague.
• Established a Veteran Support Fund account via the
Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the
Finger Lakes to allow C-VETS to raise and disperse monies
to veterans in need and veteran organizations in the
community.
• Volunteered at a community veterans’ outreach center,
• Partnered with a local veterans’ organization on a food
sent care packages to active duty military, and participated
in an outreach program benefitting residents at a local
veterans’ home.
• Held a bottle-return fundraising event and decorated the
drive and a holiday toy collection for local children in need.
• Set out flags on the plant grounds and sent veterans
thank-you cards to honor Veterans Day.
• Continued community outreach support activities by:
plant for Veterans Day.
– Providing four volunteers for a local AIM Veteran
Mentorship Program.
C-VETS Concord, NC
– Raising money for a local American Legion chapter’s
Memorial Day flag placement program.
– Participating in a 9/11 tribute and the group’s annual
holiday events at a local veterans’ hospital.
– Donating wreaths to several local national
cemeteries.
• Hosted a virtual Wine Glass 10K marathon to fundraise for
veteran support organizations.
• Continued its Deployed Employee Program by tracking,
communicating with, and sending care packages to seven
employees.
• Promoted membership engagement by recognizing and
rewarding active members.
• Maintained veteran and community outreach by
organizing a VA hospital event which collected food
and other items for patients, and by strengthening
relationships with other community veterans’ groups.
• Supported company recruitment of veterans by partnering
with HR/Talent Acquisition and a local ROTC at several
virtual veterans recruiting job fairs.
•
Informed plant employees on veterans’ issues with a
lunch-and-learn session on PTSD.
• Participated in a holiday toy collection to benefit local
• Participated in three virtual recruiting events focused on
children in need.
hiring veterans.
• Hosted a fall foliage member hike.
C-VETS Phoenix, AZ
• Reviewed available COVID-19 resources for veterans
through the Arizona Coalition for Military Families during
a local chapter Memorial Day event.
• Hosted a Veterans Day lunch with gifts for employees.
• Established local collection site at the plant to support
holiday toy collection benefitting families in need.
• Partnered with the Corning chapter on its Veterans Day
video.
C-VETS Newton, NC
• Partnered with the local police department to organize
a highly successful holiday gift donation effort to benefit
community children in need.
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EDGE (Ethnically Diverse Group of Employees)
Global Latino Organization (GLO)
Mission
To understand and overcome organizational barriers to help Corning’s ethnic minorities achieve their optimum potential, and to raise
cultural awareness within Corning Incorporated, helping to create an environment where cultural diversity contributes to Corning’s
success. As Corning increases its global presence, it is increasingly important to attract, hire, and retain the best available diverse talent.
Mission
Strive to position Corning as an employer of choice for talented Latinos by investing in their professional growth, recognizing their con-
tribution to the company, and enabling them to achieve their highest potential.
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
2020 Accomplishments
• Engaged in the following recruiting activities:
• Volunteered in support of the community.
EDGE Corning, NY
EDGE Wilmington, NC
– Corning – RPI Virtual Career Fair.
• Held virtual Happy Hour at Hora De Café.
• Held a virtual learning session on retention and recruiting.
• Held monthly member meetings during which participants
discussed their own relationships to their individual
cultures and heritages.
• Conducted COVID-19 check-in meetings via Webex,
providing a safe place for members to discuss new working
challenges.
• Participated in COC’s Week of Service by hosting a group
meeting with members from all EDGE chapters, giving
participants a chance to network and connect.
• Conducted a member survey to provide insight on
membership needs.
•
Interviewed two diversity leaders.
• Released the EDGE newsletter.
EDGE Concord, NC
•
Increased active membership.
• Sustained the pipeline for future members and leaders by
presenting at every New Hire Orientation.
• Raised cultural awareness and supported educational
development in the local community by partnering with a
local elementary school on a Black History Month event for
its grade K-5 students.
• Participated in COC’s Week of Service by distributing
backpacks as well as hygiene and school supplies to a
local Boys & Girls Club, and by collecting holiday gifts for
children in need.
• Collaborated with C-VETS Concord chapter on a Veterans
Day event and a holiday gift donation effort.
– Membership drive (Valentine’s Day/New Year’s
• Started #GLO Connections on the Blue Line.
celebrations).
• Hosted Virtual Speed Networking opportunity for
professional development.
• Held signature event – Hispanic Heritage Month – virtually
to promote education and awareness:
– Featured speaker: Claudio Mazzali.
– Virtual cooking show (in partnership with BGC).
– Latino dishes served in Corning Valley cafeterias.
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Indian Professionals Network (IPN)
Mission
IPN seeks to recruit, retain and professionally develop employees of Indian-origin. We also promote cultural awareness and Indian
heritage, while engaging in community outreach initiatives.
2020 Accomplishments
• Promoted professional development by holding a virtual
conference for 60 participants on The Modern Workplace
and a virtual update by Joan Kane, director, Global
Immigration & HR Compliance, on immigration during
the pandemic, which drew over 300 attendees.
• Partnered with other ERGs to perform community
outreach, with a member-volunteer effort at a local food
bank.
• Organized a member hike in a local park.
• Modified its signature Diwali celebration due to the
pandemic by featuring a week of Indian food served in all
Corning Valley employee cafeterias, and raised funds for
the company’s United Way effort.
Manufacturing Technology & Engineering Asian
and Latin Group (MTE ALG)
Mission
MTE ALG works to provide a base of support and sharing that helps members to perform to their full potential and contribute to the
MTE division in Corning, NY, as well as globally, and helps create an environment where cultural diversity contributes to the success of
employees, the MTE division, and Corning as a whole.
2020 Accomplishments
• Hosted a dialogue with international leader Yi Jiang.
• Held a career development session on writing True Blue
Talent Profiles.
• Organized a virtual holiday event.
• Reformed its leadership team mid-year, filling three
unexpected vacancies.
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Native American Council (NAC)
Society of Black Professionals (SBP)
Mission
To provide support to current and future Native American employees through strategic recruiting, outreach, and by offering cultural
awareness activities.
Mission
To address the professional learning and development of its membership to ensure the productivity, effectiveness, and long-term
contribution of Black employees at Corning Incorporated.
2020 Accomplishments
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
• NAC’s leader, Ashley Lomboy, was awarded COC’s
Diversity & Inclusion “You Make a Difference” award, in
part for her leadership efforts.
• Hosted a virtual signature event, “Injustice. Resilience.
Indigenous.,” for Native American Heritage Month;
well-attended weekly virtual events included a keynote
presentation and a panel discussion on the following
topics:
– Week #1 – Historical Injustices
– Week #2 – Native Women
– Week #3 – Cultural Appropriations
– Week #4 – The Invisible Race
• Served Native American food selections in Corning, NY,
and Wilmington, NC, cafes during Native American
Heritage month.
• Donated funds to provide a scholarship with the American
Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), to be given
to college students impacted by the pandemic.
• Provided a donation to purchase computers for Native
American students who did not have access to a computer
due to the pandemic.
• Organized a mask-making effort which aided a local
healthcare facility.
• Awarded an Excellence in Volunteerism Grant to benefit a
Native American student STEM Studio.
SBP Corning, NY
SBP Wilmington, NC
• Worked with BTN and BGC to outline and develop the
• Collaborated on Black History Month events, which
celebrated contributions to North Carolina history and
included educational games, an elementary school art
show, a trivia game, and refreshments.
• Dissolved at the end of 2020, with all members joining
Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN).
plans for creating the new ERG, CBEN.
• Hosted a Virtual Town Hall with Dana Moss in June.
• Participated in Black History Month events in collaboration
with BGC and BTN.
• Dissolved at the end of 2020, with all members joining
Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN).
SBP Charlotte/Hickory, NC
• Participated in several recruiting events at various
universities.
• Held “Through Our Eyes” listening session to understand
employee perspectives on retention.
• Hosted a professional development webinar series with
several Corning Optical Communications leaders.
• Sponsored several events with the YWCA of the Central
Carolinas, including “A Virtual Giving Day, a webinar for
the book, “White Fragility,” and a guest speaker from
the Fayetteville Police Department on “Traffic Stop
Disparities.”
• Participated in Black History Month events.
•
Led, with other Black ERGs, a virtual Juneteenth celebration
to commemorate the end of slavery in the U.S.
• Dissolved at the end of 2020, with all members joining
Corning Black Employees Network (CBEN).
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SPECTRA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning)
Technology Community Women’s Network (TCWN)
Mission
Create an environment that embraces a wide range of sexual orientations, family arrangements, and gender identities through
supporting the individual employee, the corporation, and the community.
Mission
Empower women across the Technology Community to achieve their full potential while contributing to the company, and the
community.
2020 Accomplishments by Chapter / Location
2020 Accomplishments
SPECTRA Corning, NY
SPECTRA Charlotte/Hickory, NC
• Hosted a career development presentation with Henriette
• Co-sponsored, with BTN, the Women of Color/Black
• Organized an awareness session for the Corning Law
Department which involved more than 100 participants
worldwide, and which sparked a dialogue with colleagues
in Brazil interested in forming an ERG.
• Supported the individual, corporation, and community
by participating in the training of National LGBTQ
Chamber of Commerce site auditors, and by engaging in
community youth programs.
• Participated in a local fundraiser to benefit childhood
• Advocated for LGBTQ equality by engaging regularly with
cancer victims.
the group’s executive sponsor.
• Educated internally and externally by sponsoring a
“Culture Conversation” about transgender individuals.
• Celebrated the diverse community by sponsoring
Charlotte Pride events and National Pride Month.
Lundgren and Hank Jonas.
Engineer of the Year Award virtual event.
• Co-sponsored Operation Valentine with C-VETS to honor a
• Created and posted a “TCWN Together” video of members
WWII veteran, purple heart recipient.
and their pandemic work environments.
• Hosted “Effective Communications” presentation with Dr.
Karen Matthews.
• Transitioned to virtual meetings due to the pandemic;
shared the following presentations:
– Toastmasters
– Financial Advisor
– Managing Up
– Work/Life Balance
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Awards & Recognition
Over the years Corning has received numerous
diversity awards as a corporation and for
individual employees. The following 2020
awards are particularly noteworthy.
External Awards & Recognition – Corporate
Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HBCUs)
The Top Supporters of HBCUs
list surveys the deans of the 15
ABET-accredited, historically Black
college and university engineering
programs, and the corporate-
academic alliance, Advancing
Minorities’ Interest in Engineering
(AMIE). The survey asks these individuals to list the corporate
and government/non-profit organizations that provide the
most support to their schools. In completing the annual survey,
the institutions consider the following factors: support for
infrastructure modernization and enhancement, research
and mentorship projects, participation on advisory councils,
faculty development opportunities, scholarships, student
projects, stipends, co-ops, and career opportunities. Corning
Incorporated is proud to have received this honor 17 consecutive
years – every year since the distinction was first awarded.
AAPD and Disability:IN’s Best Place to Work
For the third year in a row, Corning Incorporated has been
named one of the best places to work by the American
Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN.
Corning received a top score of 100 on the 2020 Disability
Equality Index (DEI), a national, transparent benchmark
that provides companies an objective score on disability-
inclusion policies and practices. Companies are graded on their
performances in five categories: cultural leadership, enterprise-
wide access, employment practices, community support and
engagement, and supplier diversity.
NBIC’s Best-of-the-Best
Corning Incorporated has been recognized
nationally for its commitment to diversity
and inclusion across all communities for
the fifth consecutive year. Corning was
among the corporations named recently
to the Best-of-the-Best list of companies
by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and its
partners in the National Business Inclusion Consortium (NBIC).
The Best-of-the-Best designation honors corporations for their
commitment to America’s diverse employees and business
owners, which includes LGBTQ, people of color, women,
and people with disabilities. The rating is competitive and
based on supplier diversity initiatives, employee resource
groups, workplace engagement opportunities, and diverse
marketplace and community engagements. It is achieved only
by corporations constantly striving to strengthen and celebrate
diversity. NBIC is a coalition of national diverse business
organizations spearheaded by NGLCC and includes Women’s
Business Enterprise National Council, U.S. Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce, U.S. Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce,
National Black Justice Coalition, U.S. Business Leadership
Network, and WEConnect International.
Black EOE Journal Best of the Best
Corning Incorporated was named
to the Black EOE Journal Best of the
Best list, which was compiled by
polling hundreds of Fortune 1000
companies for its Best of the Best
evaluations. The annual review
is an evaluation of the nation’s
employers, initiatives, and government agencies. It provides
non-biased results that are valuable resources for job-seekers,
business owners, students, consumers, senior management,
business associations, employment agencies, and consumer
groups. The lists were compiled from market research,
independent research, diversity conference participation, and
survey responses. Corning was awarded a place on the list of
Top LGBTQ+ Friendly Companies.
Forbes 2020 List of Best-in-State Employers in New York and
North Carolina
Forbes, known for its
lists and rankings,
partnered with
Statista, a market
research company, to
determine the best employers in each of the 50 states and the
District of Columbia. Over the course of more than six months,
Statista surveyed 80,000 United States employees across all
states and Washington, D.C. When Forbes announced the
results in August, Corning Incorporated made the top-20 cut
in not one, but two, states. Of the 100 ranked businesses in the
New York list, Corning ranked 17th. In North Carolina, which also
ranked 100 businesses, Corning took the 13th spot.
Corning’s Harrodsburg Plant Named one of the best places to
work in Kentucky
The Best Places to Work in Kentucky
is a survey and awards program
dedicated to identifying and
recognizing the Commonwealth’s
best employers. To be considered,
eligible companies must register to
take part in the survey process. Each fall, employers as well as
employees complete surveys and provide confidential feedback.
Employee surveys account for 75% of a company’s score, and
the remaining 25% of the score comes from employer surveys.
Cablefax Trailblazer
Corning’s Recruiting Program was
recognized as a Trailblazer for its
success is attracting and retaining a
diverse workforce. Cablefax cited the
influence of Corning’s ERGs, the hiring of two Native Americans
in Wilmington, NC, and the “Women at Corning” campaign, as
well as the company’s involvement with the National ALPFA
conference, the oldest professional Latino association in the
U.S., and the National Society of Black Engineers.
External Awards & Recognition – Individuals
Bloomberg Law
Corning Incorporated’s Executive Vice
President and Chief Legal & Administrative
Officer Lewis Steverson was featured in a
Bloomberg Law article as one of 50 Black
legal chiefs whose companies were in the
Fortune 1000 in 2020 or in 2019. The article
marked a milestone in which the number of
Black attorneys leading legal departments
at the 1000 largest U.S. companies exceeded 5%.
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Awards & Recognition
Black Engineer of the Year Awards
Dr. Ibraheem Muhammad, supervisor,
Forming, Manufacturing Technology and
Engineering (MTE), and Arthur Wallace,
senior research technician, Science and
Technology (S&T), were honored with
2020 Modern Day Technology Leader BEYA
awards.
Ibraheem has managed capital budget
projects, led experimental trials on R&D and manufacturing
platforms, and established himself as a technical leader in the
production of Corning’s Valor™ pharmaceutical packaging
product. He has authored or co-authored 24 restricted, internal
reports along with three patent applications.
In his position as senior research technician, Arthur is
responsible for the synthesis of organic monomers and
polymers and formulates solutions for thin films and coatings.
An alumni of Corning’s Technician Pipeline Program, he is
included as a co-inventor on eight granted patents, 13 patent
applications, 14 invention disclosures, 42 technical reports, and
three peer-reviewed publications.
leadership with new glass compositions, plant trials, and
metrology tools for glass development.
Dr. Jenny Kim, senior research scientist, Polymers, S&T, is
known for developing polymer nanocomposites and coatings
for displays, mobile devices, and cables. She recently led the
fabrication process to enable a new foldable cover concept
for folding displays, pushing the technical limits of ultra-thin
glass and plastic covers. Jenny also encourages young female
students by sharing her experience in academia, national
laboratories, and industry, and mentors female high school
students and undergraduates interested in the STEM field.
While completing her bachelor’s degree, Melissa Torres, now
process engineer, MTE, conducted research with Combustion
and Catalysis Laboratory, CCL, directed by Professor Marco J.
Castaldi, focusing on the thermal and catalytic conversion of
carbon-based waste material to desired products. She was
also accepted into the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority
Participation (LSAMP) program and was awarded the ASME-
Materials and Energy Recovery Award and the Alois X. Schmidt
Scholarship. Melissa started her career at Corning three
years ago, during which she has worked on multiple projects,
including her support of increased capacity for HYPERStack®.
Dr. Ibraheem
Muhammad
Arthur Wallace
Dr. Liying Zhang
Dr. Jenny Kim
Melissa Torres
Women of Color STEM Awards
Canadian Academy of Engineering
companies, most recently the Corning Technology Center in
Silicon Valley. As an international leader in optics and photonics
research and a successful technology entrepreneur, he is driven
by his appreciation for technology R&D for the betterment of
society.
Waguih Ishak
Cablefax More Powerful Women – Technology
Cablefax named Michelle Engarto, vice
president, Wireless Solutions, PLM,
Optical Communications, as an honoree
on its 2020 list of More Powerful Women
in Technology.
Michelle Engarto
Cablefax Most Influential Multi-Ethnic Executives
Cablefax named Warren Hicks, global
director, Plug and Play Solutions, PLM,
Optical Communications, as an honoree
on its 2020 “The Influentials” list.
Three Corning women received the Women
of Color in STEM Technology Rising Star
Award in 2020.
Dr. Liying Zhang, manager, Defects &
Mineralogy, MTE, and a certified Glass
Technology Subject Matter Expert, has led and supported
multiple glass trials or productions for Corning, including
Corning® Gorilla® Glass and Corning® Astra™ Glass products
in Asia, America and Europe. She has provided technical
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Fellows of the Canadian Academy
of Engineering are elected for their
distinguished achievements and career-long
service to the engineering profession, and
are committed to ensuring that Canada’s
engineering expertise is applied to the benefit
of all Canadians. Waguih Ishak, chief technologist at Corning
and a Canadian university alumnus, with an outstanding record
of fostering and inspiring innovation, has established state-
of-the-art research laboratories at several global high-tech
Warren Hicks
Internal Awards & Recognition
First Female Project Management Associate
Darlene Murray, capital projects manager
in Workplace Services (WPS), achieved a
milestone in 2020 not only in her own career,
but also for all Corning women, by being
named the company’s first female Project
Management Associate.
Corning has used the title of “Associate” over many years to
recognize exemplary performance and long-term impact for
such roles as project manager (Project Management Associate),
research and development scientist/engineer (Research
Associate and Development Associate), and for employees
who demonstrate excellent contributions over a lengthy career
(Distinguished Associate).
The Project Management Associate designation recognizes
experienced, senior-level project managers who are role
models and consistently demonstrate excellence in leadership
and project management skills. Darlene has over 34 years of
construction and project management related experience. She
has given 20 of those years to Corning.
S&T Innovation Awards
The Stookey Award recognizes a member of Global Research
whose work has led to a deep understanding of an area of
science or technology that has been judged to be valuable
to Corning. Valuable because the work has unlocked great
potential for future products or processes or has already
delivered them, much in the way Dr. Stookey did many years
ago. The Development Excellence Award recognizes an
individual for outstanding contributions in product and process
development with a consistency of performance over time who
is also considered a role model among colleagues within the
organization. The 2020 recipients of both awards are profiled
below and on the next page.
Stookey Award
Senior Research Associate-Optics Dr.
Alexander Streltsov’s deep expertise
in physics, material science, and laser
processing has been directed towards
creating unique surface structures to
deliver specific optical and other properties.
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continued
Alexander is a vital contributor to fundamental understanding
and experimental breakthroughs that were essential to a
number of new products, both in terms of their attributes and
the processes necessary to produce unique surfaces. He has
made significant and unique contributions to a wide range
of products in Optical Communications, Specialty Materials,
Display Technologies, and Emerging Innovations. Alexander has
48 granted patents, 98 invention disclosures, and 118 patent
applications. He has documented his work in 44 RTRs, 41 NTRs,
seven RedLines articles, at least eight conference presentations,
and 16 journal articles.
Development Excellence Award
Anne Paris, technology development
manager, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Melting
& Forming, and a 29-year employee, was
awarded the 2020 Development Excellence
Award in recognition of her outstanding
track record as one of Corning’s best process
development practitioners and leaders.
She is the 13th winner of this prestigious award. Anne is a
collaborative leader who works closely with her Engineering
and Manufacturing counterparts to effectively deliver
technology. She has contributed to numerous businesses and
products, including photochromic lenses, Corning® Advanced-
FlowTM Reactor modules, glass-ceramic cooktop forming,
appliance fronts, and novel glass forming processes for Corning
Gorilla Glass.
TCWN Signature Award
Charlie Craig, senior vice president, Science
and Technology, received the 2019 Signature
Award, presented by the Technology
Community Women’s Network (TCWN) in
2020. The TCWN presents the Signature
Award annually to an employee who
exemplifies TCWN’s mission and vision of
empowering women across the Technology Community to
achieve their full potential while contributing to Corning and
the community. Those who nominated Charlie for the award
stated that he encourages members and seeks opportunities
for TCWN leadership to have a presence at meetings and
events. He empowers women to go after their dreams
by personally stating that whatever is needed – training,
education, etc. – he will do whatever is necessary to make it
happen. Charlie recognizes that the organization has created
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both professional development opportunities and service to
the Technology Community. He is a sincere supporter of TCWN
who always makes people feel valued and appreciated.
Optical Communications Diversity & Inclusion “You Make a
Difference” Awards
These awards were established by Optical Communications to
annually recognize an employee or team who
embraces and promotes the advancement
of diversity in the workplace and community,
enabling a truly inclusive environment in
which we work and live.
The “You Make a Difference” award is
presented in each of four regions: U.S./Canada,
CALA/Mexico, EMEA, and APAC. Any employee
assigned to the COC division, with at least two
years of service anywhere around the world, is eligible to be
nominated. The winners of the 2020 awards were:
From APAC: Chen Xi, HR generalist, OCS, Shanghai, China
From CALA/Mexico: Maria Guadalupe Dominguez, group leader,
RY1 Plant, Reynosa, Mexico
From EMEA: Michal Pacholczyk, regional NPI Engineering
supervisor, Strykow, Poland
From U.S./Canada: Ashley Lomboy, division information security
manager, OFC, Wilmington, NC
Chen Xi
Maria Guadalupe
Dominguez
Michal Pacholczyk
Ashley Lomboy
Recruiting at Corning
Searching for the World’s Brightest and Best
Corning Incorporated’s recruitment strategy focuses on
searching for and attracting the world’s best diverse talent to
join our global workforce of innovators. We use a variety of
methods to reach potential candidates to increase our chances
of hiring individuals with the talent and experience needed
for every role. This approach puts people and their skills first,
regardless of race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, or
physical ability.
As we pursue this strategy, we look to hire people who have a
passion for what they do and can contribute to our work teams
as they work to solve tough customer challenges. It is vital, too,
that prospective Corning employees share our Values and have
the necessary global mindset to be successful in our inclusive,
collaborative culture.
In 2020, Corning continued to recruit female talent through the
Women at Corning campaign – “The future is here. The future
is her.” The campaign features 10 diverse women from across
the company who represent different business units, functional
groups, and talents. Each woman speaks about her career at
Corning in interviews designed to resonate with other young
women.
The campaign is showcased on our external website and
shared through Corning’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and
YouTube channels. Overall, through paid and organic efforts, the
campaign has reached an audience of more than two million
and generated over 7,000 engagements.
In addition to the special campaign, Corning continued its
ongoing collaboration with diverse external organizations
to attract and hire top talent for our workforce. Highlights
included:
• Society of Women Engineers (SWE): Our ongoing support
of SWE continued at a regional level.
• National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE): We continued
our long relationship with NSBE to support and promote
the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students
and technical professionals in engineering and technology.
• HBCUs: We continued our efforts at Historically Black
Colleges and Universities to pipeline early career talent.
• Veterans: Military veterans have an intense work ethic
and proven expertise in a variety of disciplines, which
makes them a valuable source of highly qualified, diverse
candidates for employment at Corning. Our job search site
features a U.S. Veterans page communicating the value
Corning places on recruiting and hiring veterans. Corning
continues to participate in veteran recruiting events for
transitioning military personnel.
Through the collaborations mentioned above and others,
Corning is able to attract and hire top diverse talent. We
augment these efforts by making sure our openings are
available in different venues, offering inclusive job descriptions
that eliminate bias, partnering with our Employee Resource
Groups to leverage existing relationships, and ensuring diverse
Corning representation during interviews.
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