# @elilillyco on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CjiITUUNp2P
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64294511-elilillyco-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-10-10T12:31:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eli Lilly and Company (@elilillyco) — https://gondola.cc/elilillyco

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#WeAreLilly - 35,000 global employees  #PoweredbyPurpose 
 
"I came to Lilly 22 years ago, after graduating from Duke with a degree in economics. My first job was in finance, which led to a cross-functional role as a Human Resources representative supporting that area. I loved the opportunity to have a broader influence and positively impact employee experiences.

As diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) continued to evolve, so did our organization. In 2021, I accepted a fantastic opportunity to lead talent management and DEI. In this new role I am able to integrate and embed DEI into our talent management processes.

People may question how a white female can relate to the journey of underrepresented groups and drive necessary changes. But diversity, equity, and inclusion connect to my core values, my faith, and the belief that all people are created equal and deserve an equal opportunity. I leverage my expertise in enterprise-wide change initiatives to fully embed DEI into our culture. I’m particularly encouraged this week, as we bring together more than 6,000 Lilly employees around the world for our global DEI conference — to embrace the rich dimensions of difference across our company. 
 
Three things have kept me at Lilly. One is the connection to our purpose. I could do similar work for other companies, but working for a company focused on improving lives is truly inspiring. The second is the people — working with committed, passionate, talented people with diverse perspectives has made the journey unforgettable. Finally, the opportunity for constant learning and growth makes it exciting.

What drives my purpose at Lilly is to attract and retain the diverse talent Lilly needs to create innovative medicines. My team gets the privilege of working on the full employee experience — while striving to create an environment where everyone feels like they belong. I am passionate about positively impacting our employee experience so that everyone can bring their best, authentic selves to work."
 
Julie Dunlap
Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Vice President of Talent Management

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