My passion drove me to start PepsiCo Green in 2007 – a grassroots volunteer employee group working to promote environmental sustainability within PepsiCo and our communities. I had no idea where this would lead but I knew I had the drive to make it a success. Read more

PepsiCo recognizes the essential role of women as consumers, Moms, influencers and leaders - both in our communities and as employees. So how are women able to advance and lead within PepsiCo? How does PepsiCo and its brands support, inspire and harness the perspectives of women? Here's a look at how we've put a focus on the other half.... Read more

For the third consecutive year, PepsiCo sponsored BlogHer, an annual gathering that this year is bringing together 3,600 digitally savvy women (and several brave guys) to celebrate and share their collectiveness fabulousness and growing influence on consumer goods and buying habits. I was lucky to be along for the ride, penning posts like this and recapping the highlights for the PepsiCo folks at home. Read more

Wow – what a whirlwind! The BlogHer 2011 conference had a sell out crowd, with more than 4,000 digital influencers (aka women bloggers) from across the country convening in San Diego for a weekend of fun, learning and making connections. As a representative for Tropicana (part of the PepsiCo family), I caught up with friends, colleagues, bloggers and potential partners – many people fit more than one of those roles! Read more

Each summer, PepsiCo welcomes undergraduate and graduate students from around the globe as Summer Interns. Working across several key functions—Marketing, Sales, Finance, Accounting, R&D, and others—Interns have the opportunity to gain real-world business experience, cultivate relationships with PepsiCo employees, and participate in community-building social events. Read more

As a Senior Member of the American Society for Quality (ASQ), I was recently invited by the NY/NJ Metropolitan Section of the ASQ to present along with six other professionals representing technical industries at a quality assurance conference called “Who will build a better America?” Sponsored by the ASQ, National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Bergen Community College (BCC) School of Mathematics, Science and Technology, the conference brought together 300 high school and BCC students interested in learning about technical jobs in industry. Read more

Nothing beats the taste of a fresh tomato on a warm summer day, or the refreshing smell of summer greens, hand-picked by a local farmer. PepsiCo is a global manufacturer of foods and beverages, but we are committed to giving back to the local communities in which we operate, so much so that it’s part of our company’s mission, Performance with Purpose. We are always looking for ways to support local farmers and recognize the importance of helping ensure that people have access to natural and nutritious foods. So, just last year PepsiCo launched the company’s first Farmers’ Market at its headquarter location in Purchase, N.Y., hosting local farmers from all over the Hudson Valley, and it’s been a great success! Read more

PepsiCo’s own Sarah Robb O’Hagan, president of Gatorade and global CMO, Sports Nutrition, led some very athletic and ambitious early morning risers on a run around the San Diego marina this morning. I tagged along for the ride. Read more

BlogHer 2011 – Behind the Scenes at PepsiCo Place Read more

PepsiCo’s Sofa Summit is back in action at this year’s BlogHer Conference, highlighting in a truly candid space, issues important to women. Our own Sarah Robb O’Hagan, president of Gatorade and global CMO, Sports Nutrition (plus mother of three and all-around rock star) sat with New York Times best-selling author Sarah Brokaw to discuss her new book and the hot topic of, well, turning 40. Read more