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Impact through influence and action Joanne Harrell has been an executive leader in the technology and nonprofit sectors most of her career. When she left Microsoft in 2021 after 20 years with the company, Joanne was leading initiatives related to AI, sustainability, and corporate citizenship. Soon thereafter, she became the First Lady of Seattle when her husband, Bruce Harrell, was elected Mayor of Seattle in November 2021. Hear the true essence of being a First Lady from Joanne in this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, hosted by Rich Kaplan. In their discussion, Joanne unravels her experiences in the role and delves into her vision for impactful social change. Tune in and get inspired!
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Impact through influence and action Joanne Harrell has been an executive leader in the technology and nonprofit sectors most of her career. When she left Microsoft in 2021 after 20 years with the company, Joanne was leading initiatives related to AI, sustainability, and corporate citizenship. Soon thereafter, she became the First Lady of Seattle when her husband, Bruce Harrell, was elected Mayor of Seattle in November 2021. Hear the true essence of being a First Lady from Joanne in this episode of Beyond the Blue Badge, hosted by Rich Kaplan. In their discussion, Joanne unravels her experiences in the role and delves into her vision for impactful social change. Tune in and get inspired!

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