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Ellen Torbert

Vice President Diversity & Inclusion
Dallas, TX  |  Member Since 2009

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Diversity Summit 2012: How Southwest is Joining the Conversation

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Sep 06 2012
A few weeks ago Southwest Airlines hosted its 3rd Annual Diversity Summit, a day dedicated to celebrating the unique perspectives that we all bring to our Company, our country, and our world. As Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, it gives me great pleasure to host an event that was attended by more than 200 participants from all across the country, as well as by many of our Southwest... read more

What Does Freedom Mean to You?

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Jul 04 2012
For me, freedom means the ability to be uniquely you. When I think about Independence Day, I think about freedom.  On July 4, 1776, the people of the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence and declared freedom from Great Britain. Since that day, Americans have fought hard for the many other freedoms we enjoy today. For example, on August 26, 1920, women won the right to vote... read more

southwest.com and Vamonos

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Aug 04 2009
As technology continues to evolve, so do our Customers’ preferences.  I know change is not always easy, but in order to provide our Customers with the Legendary Customer Service  for which we are known , we need to consistently modernize and update our systems.  Our Company is modifying our southwest.com web site functionality to make sure we are current with the ever changing world; and with... read more

Black History Month Through My Eyes

By: Ellen Torbert etorbert

Feb 06 2009
The acknowledgements and the celebrations of Black History Month are very significant in my life. I was born and spent time in the state of Kentucky prior to integration. During that time I was not allowed to attend kindergarten because of the color of my skin, and therefore did not receive that preparation prior to attending the first grade. In 1964, the school system was integrated, and I... read more