Everyone has a story… an aspect of my story is that I am a Latina. Being Latina means being diverse, seeing things through a different perspective, embracing who I am and sharing my culture with those who I meet along the way. Seeing the struggles my parents faced to give my sisters and I betterContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Adriana Alcaraz”
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Latinx Heritage Month: Marilyn Garita
As a proud Catracha (coming from one of the most beautiful shore’s of Tela, Honduras) and 1st U.S generation graduate, I am honored to share the story of my family who continue to add to their legacy through our learnings and experiences. There resiliency and hard work ethic in both their native country and here in a land that has been their home for over 35 years,Continue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Marilyn Garita”
Latinx Heritage Month: Michelle Guzman
It’s dark outside and I’m up earlier than normal for a walk to reflect on what to share for Latinx Heritage Month. Somewhere in the shuffle of gathering my things I accidently speed-dial my mom then quickly text her to apologize for waking her up. Within seconds she replies “Te caiste de la cama otra vez?” (You fell out of the bed again?). Her silly little sayings always make me smile. MyContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Michelle Guzman”
Latinx Heritage Month: Gabriel Pacheco
Question:Given the pandemic and national reckoning on racial injustice, does celebrating this year take on a new meaning? Answer:Given the current state of the country, Latinx Heritage Month does mean something way different than ever before.I am grateful that I was born into a rich culture and being born and raised in California I haveContinue reading “Latinx Heritage Month: Gabriel Pacheco”
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Blanca Hernandez
For me Latinx Heritage month is a time of reflection, celebration of my Mexican culture and time to pay to tribute to those who have significantly played a role in cultivating who I am. This is a time where I pause and acknowledge all the struggles my family has gone through in order to paveContinue reading “Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: Blanca Hernandez”
EID Team Spotlight: Daalia Refaat
Meet Daalia Refaat! Daalia is a leader of our Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Team at Deckers Brands. How do you empower others around you? By challenging them to take risks and to be bold without letting self-doubt hold them back. What changes in the industry excite you most (I.e. diversity, equity, & inclusion, sustainability, etc.)?Continue reading “EID Team Spotlight: Daalia Refaat”
EID Team Spotlight: Bella Vaughan
Meet Bella Vaughan! Bella is a member of our Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Team at Deckers Brands. How do you empower others around you? By being vulnerable and forthcoming. It’s important to not only create an environment of trust but to ensure that advocacy is at the forefront of every action. Togetherness is our company’sContinue reading “EID Team Spotlight: Bella Vaughan”
EID Team Spotlight: Ludivine Rugard
Meet Ludivine! Ludivine is a member of our Equity, Inclusion, & Diversity Team at Deckers Brands How do you empower others around you? By truly listening to people, showing interest in their stories and being honest. Creating a safe environment where people feel that they can be themselves is key to their empowerment. What changesContinue reading “EID Team Spotlight: Ludivine Rugard”
Growing up Being Mexican American
I am proud of the country I was born in, but I am also proud of my Mexican roots; I am a first generation American. I’m Kind of like that saying, “Made in America with Mexican parts.” Both of my parents were immigrants in this country before becoming American Citizens but that doesn’t change theContinue reading “Growing up Being Mexican American”
Black Lives Matter.
Letter from CEO, Dave Powers Deckers Family, I write today with a heavy heart. While I do not personally know what it is like to see the lives of family or those who look like me threatened daily, I ache for all of those feeling pain, rage, fear, anger, helplessness, exhaustion, defeat, and more. OurContinue reading “Black Lives Matter.”