KC’s achievements to promote gender equality at BlackRock include founding the Women in RG network; establishing a next generation leadership development program; and placing a focus on bridging the retirement gender savings gap through career development, community building and industry engagement. Over the last few years KC has had the responsibility of leading BlackRock’s global campaign for International Women’s Day, engaging thousands of employees in a gender equality pledge, orchestrating regional events, and curating the firm’s social media presence. She has also spearheaded 23 small-group discussions, which generated more than 1,000 ideas on developing female leaders at BlackRock. In 2021, KC was the inaugural recipient of BlackRock’s DEI Leaders Award, which recognizes employees for their dedication to DEI outside their day job and is awarded based on impact achieved within the firm. Her work on DEI initiatives has also previously won KC the Heart of BlackRock award.