We Give, We Grow: Celebrating Women’s History Month at New Relic

This year, New Relic set a unique vision for Women’s History Month with our internal theme, “We Give, We Grow.” This mission highlights our belief in the incredible power of communal support and the idea that when we intentionally invest in one another, we all rise. At New Relic, we strive to ensure this month isn’t just a routine observance, but a unique celebration that brings everyone together.

Turning Vision into Action

In light of our “We Give, We Grow” theme, we moved beyond awareness to create real opportunities for connection and development across our global team by focusing on giving back to our communities and creating opportunities for growth and learning:

• Giving to Grow the Future: We empowered the next generation of women in tech with a 2:1 donation match for organizations like Black Girls Code and the Malala Fund. By giving back to these communities, we ensure the future of our industry grows alongside us.
• Growing Through Shared Knowledge: We hosted a featured panel of women leaders–including Jennifer Ihejimba of Microsoft, Nic Harvey of CloudEQ and Cheryl Carroll of ServiceNow–to discuss the "Architect of Change" mindset during this era of AI transformation. Additionally, we partnered with the Girls With Impact organization to host our “Art of Influence” sessions which focused on sharing expertise to help women at all career stages grow their professional reach.
• Collective Growth Through Well-being: In line with our principles around inclusion and belonging, we hosted workshops on navigating microaggressions and building resilience. These sessions ensured that as we give our best effort to our work, we are also growing a supportive and intentional environment where everyone can thrive.

A Global Unified Effort

Our global organization is anchored by our Ways of Working (WoW) philosophy. This is our commitment to communicating intentionally, collaborating inclusively, and managing our work mindfully. As Women @ New Relic co-lead Lauren Keeler recently shared, “In a global, distributed company, a sense of belonging doesn’t just happen by accident. You have to build it on purpose.” It is through this global framework that we have been able to connect and learn from women from all walks of life, from Portland to Hyderabad to Tokyo. As a testament to our One Team cultural value, we worked together to lead change and connect through tailored regional programming: 

• Americas and Global Virtual: Built professional equity through high-velocity networking and leadership panels.
• EMEA: Fostered a culture of well-being by reframing menopause as a "Second Spring," moving the conversation from taboo to a shared experience, while also incorporating career storytelling.
• India: Bridged the gap between career and community with in-office family visits and expert-led wellness webinars.
• APAC: Focused on the physical and mental stamina of our leaders through wellness-focused sessions and outdoor activities.

A very special shout-out to Lauren Keeler, Kayla Reopelle, Jason Aulicino, Hanan Alnizmai, Becky Morgan, Constance Chen, Anu Kulkarni and Tyrone Dobson, as well as the members of our Women @ New Relic ERG. Their leadership and dedication were the driving force behind this month's programming that brought our community together to highlight the impact women have across our teams.

Envisioning the Future

Our commitment to a culture where women lead continues long after March concludes. At New Relic, we know that diverse perspectives fuel our innovation, helping us build the tools our customers need to grow and scale with confidence.

If you’re looking for a place where you can lead, grow and support those around you, we’d love to share more about our mission. See how you can contribute to our team by visiting our culture page.