As one of 13 Breakfast Champion male allies for the upcoming 2023 Champion Breakfast, Corbett Cutts is proud to be an Ambassador for our mission, and believes discovering the intersection of awareness and action is essential to transform equity for women.
“Well researched information is key to helping people become aware of their privilege, but to truly transform women’s equity, that information needs to also find a way to be put into action.”
Originally from Sacramento, he moved to Kansas City five years ago and initially got involved with United WE to give back to the community in an area that aligned with his personal and professional interests.
“I have three amazing daughters and am conscious that they will face a variety of challenges ahead. As their father, I want to be an advocate for them – which means I need to first learn what those issues may be; and second, find ways to help promote change to address those issues. United WE has provided me an opportunity to do both.”
Corbett has spent the majority of his career with State Street and was excited to learn that State Street Professional Women’s Network had previously supported United WE. “When I realized that, I felt fortunate to partner with them to increase the depth and breadth of our support – both through raising awareness and financially as a sponsor at the Champions Breakfast.”
“I have genuinely enjoyed being a United WE Ambassador and have learned so much from the experience. Through that experience I wanted to find additional ways to put that knowledge into practice and the Champions breakfast provided that opportunity as I was able to share the mission of United WE with my professional network and extend an invitation for them to join me at this unique and fun event.”
In addition, Corbett’s background in education and service as an adjunct professor for over 10 years generated admiration for United WE’s approach that leads with research as the guide force. “When I learned of the great work underway at United WE to close the gender wage gap and increase the representation of women on boards and in elected positions through academic research, I knew that their method aligned well with how I personally approach solving problems.”
Thank you Corbett for taking action and making more individuals aware of the changes needed to improve gender equity! Join us virtually for the Champion Breakfast on April 28 or become an Ambassador today!