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Inclusion, Diversity & Equity

Advancing women in STEM

As we've grown, so have our efforts to recruit, support, and promote women in science, healthcare, engineering, and beyond.

Growing up as a Black girl with a life-threatening illness, Bre Jacobs found herself in a revolving door of doctors’ offices — but none of the healthcare professionals ever looked like her. To understand her condition, reduce the stress on her family, and take control of her own health, Bre dove into medical journals. Doing so sparked a passion for scientific knowledge that drives Bre to this day. Now a Medtronic Senior Research Program Manager, Bre still can’t help but wonder: "Where would I be if, earlier on, I had met someone like me in this field? What can I do now to encourage more women in science — to help others break down the hurdles I faced?”

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