Takeaways from an interview with Uber’s Director of Social Impact

  • She suggested that Uber could provide 10 million free rides and meals to people in need around the world.
  • Julia Page started her position at Uber in February 2020 she added these COVID related measures for Uber:
    •  coordinating ways for essential workers to get to and from work
    • helping medical equipment companies to transport resources to hospitals

Best Advice she ever received: “They’re going to think you got something because you’re Black. And they’re going to think you got something because you’re a woman. You prove you got it because you’re the best, and don’t worry about anything else.”

Worst Advice she ever received: “You really need to think about your career path and what you’re going to do down the line.” She chose to follow her interests and curiosity

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