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📣 nominated leader

SARA MACHADO

Sara Machado, a Diversity Champion in the gaming industry, showcases the power of inclusion from London to Brazil.

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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Sumo Digital

United Kingdom 🇬🇧

inspirational leader
Sara Machado
Sara Machado

ABOUT SARA

Sara Machado is a London-based game recruiter and career strategist hailing from Brazil, emphasizing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). With a career marked by resilience, Sara creates pathways for others in the gaming industry, advocating for diverse voices to be represented and celebrated.

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INJUSTICES ARE MY FUEL FOR CHANGE.

Sara Machado

SARA IN A NUTSHELL

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Sumo Digital

area of expertise

Human Resources / Recruiting Consulting Education / Training Entertainment United Kingdom 🇬🇧

companies Sara has worked for

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SARA AS A LEADER

My career has been driven by a fundamental disagreement with the status quo and a passion for justice. Success to me isn't about reaching a finish line; it's about being impactful and creating change.

Leadership is not easy.

Great Leaders apologise.

The future of leadership is diverse.

When I think of a leader, I think of Mandela.

Sara Machado
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BOUNDARIES BRING BALANCE.

Sara Machado

SARA ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner and Diversity Champion, Sara has implemented initiatives such as managing the Kickstart Scheme for Into Games + UKIE, hiring over 133 entry-level candidates, and creating the most comprehensive recruitment survey in games. These actions not only foster diversity but also ensure inclusivity in the hiring process, setting a precedent for future leaders in the industry.

SARA ON OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

Sara's journey has been shaped by overcoming significant challenges, including health issues and discrimination, by making them her armor & mission. Her resilience and commitment to thriving while making a better path for others exemplify her leadership and dedication to change within the gaming industry.

Sara Machado
Sara Machado
Sara Machado
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MY MOTHER'S RESILIENCE AND RESOURCEFULNESS TAUGHT ME TO FIND MY OWN PATH AND TO FIGHT FOR WHAT I BELIEVE IN.

Sara on becoming a better leader

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