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Leading with Purpose — Aubrey Shinholster on Equity, Mentorship, and Community Leadership
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason speaks with Aubrey Shinholster, President of the Community Network Council and Senior Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft.
Aubrey shares his journey from two decades at Boeing to leading community impact initiatives in South King County. They explore mentorship, leadership, diversity, and how to create real progress in education and the workplace. Aubrey also discusses what it means to be a "girl dad" in the tech era and the importance of empowering young people to pursue STEM careers with confidence and curiosity.
Episode Highlights• Building equity and inclusion in education and tech • The mission of the Community Network Council and its youth programs • Mentorship, coaching, and developing future leaders • The realities of diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate America • Parenting daughters in a STEM-focused world • Leadership lessons from the military and Boeing • Improving customer experiences at Microsoft • Nonprofit fundraising, community impact, and collaboration • Emotional well-being, success, and redefining happiness
Guest Bio (Condensed)Aubrey Shinholster is the President of the Community Network Council (CNC) and a Senior Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft, where he leads major IT and product initiatives that enhance global customer engagement.
With over 20 years at Boeing and more than 15 years of community leadership, Aubrey combines corporate expertise with grassroots impact. Through CNC, he supports educational equity, mentorship programs for at-risk youth, and initiatives that build bridges between business, education, and community organizations.
Aubrey holds degrees in Organizational Leadership, Information Management, and Business Administration, and is known for his passion for empowering others to find purpose through service and growth.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-s-b1731946/ Email – [email protected] Community Network Council – https://wacnc.org/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by EquityED 2024: An Antiracist Education Conference, October 2–3 at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center.
Join educators, students, parents, and community leaders for two transformative days of learning, collaboration, and action. RSVP here: • EquityED 2024 Conference • Breaking Bread: Advancing Equity Event
Guest Quote / Advice"Leadership isn't just about managing people it's about creating opportunities for others to thrive. Real impact starts with mentorship, empathy, and showing up for your community."
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In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason speaks with Aubrey Shinholster, President of the Community Network Council and Senior Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft.
Aubrey shares his journey from two decades at Boeing to leading community impact initiatives in South King County. They explore mentorship, leadership, diversity, and how to create real progress in education and the workplace. Aubrey also discusses what it means to be a "girl dad" in the tech era and the importance of empowering young people to pursue STEM careers with confidence and curiosity.
Episode Highlights• Building equity and inclusion in education and tech • The mission of the Community Network Council and its youth programs • Mentorship, coaching, and developing future leaders • The realities of diversity, equity, and inclusion in corporate America • Parenting daughters in a STEM-focused world • Leadership lessons from the military and Boeing • Improving customer experiences at Microsoft • Nonprofit fundraising, community impact, and collaboration • Emotional well-being, success, and redefining happiness
Guest Bio (Condensed)Aubrey Shinholster is the President of the Community Network Council (CNC) and a Senior Customer Experience Program Manager at Microsoft, where he leads major IT and product initiatives that enhance global customer engagement.
With over 20 years at Boeing and more than 15 years of community leadership, Aubrey combines corporate expertise with grassroots impact. Through CNC, he supports educational equity, mentorship programs for at-risk youth, and initiatives that build bridges between business, education, and community organizations.
Aubrey holds degrees in Organizational Leadership, Information Management, and Business Administration, and is known for his passion for empowering others to find purpose through service and growth.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubrey-s-b1731946/ Email – [email protected] Community Network Council – https://wacnc.org/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by EquityED 2024: An Antiracist Education Conference, October 2–3 at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center.
Join educators, students, parents, and community leaders for two transformative days of learning, collaboration, and action. RSVP here: • EquityED 2024 Conference • Breaking Bread: Advancing Equity Event
Guest Quote / Advice"Leadership isn't just about managing people it's about creating opportunities for others to thrive. Real impact starts with mentorship, empathy, and showing up for your community."