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In this role, Brian is responsible for advancing Cisco's social impact across communities around the world, creating tangible business value, and fueling Cisco’s purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All. As head of the Social Impact & Inclusion Organization, Brian oversees the Cisco functions taking on the most critical challenges facing our planet, society, and vulnerable, underserved communities. His organization includes the Cisco Foundation, Crisis Response, Economic Empowerment, Employee Community Impact, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Social Justice. The Social Impact & Inclusion Organization brings together the unique strengths of Cisco’s people, technology, innovation, and ecosystem to address systemic causes of inequity, break down barriers, and create lasting generational change. Brian is a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of social justice, diversity, and sustainability. 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