Helene Dingreville
Head of AI & Data Science, Carelon Global Solutions Ireland
Priya Mishra
Director of Software Engineering, Carelon Global Solutions Ireland
Helene Dingreville and Priya Mishra of Carelon Global Solutions Ireland discuss how to foster inclusivity, mentorship and leadership development to attract, retain and support female talent.
What does your current role involve?
Helene Dingreville (HD): I mentor and train leaders, troubleshoot issues and serve as an escalation point. I guide inclusive leadership and career growth, coach senior leaders, strategise inclusivity initiatives and empower team members to excel in their careers while balancing personal commitments.
Priya Mishra (PM): I lead a team of talented engineers, product managers and UX designers who are at the core of driving digital transformation and automation in the healthcare industry. We collaborate closely to deliver high-quality products while prioritising open communication and alignment with our organisation’s strategic goals.
How do you think empowering women benefits workplaces?
HD: I believe that empowering women enhances workplace diversity, drives innovation and fosters inclusive leadership. Developing female talent through mentorship cultivates confidence, broadens skill sets and creates role models. Encouraged women bring unique perspectives, improve team collaboration and contribute to a balanced and equitable work environment. This is more beneficial for overall organisational success.
Encouraged women bring unique
perspectives, improve team
collaboration and contribute to a
balanced and equitable work environment.
What does your company do to attract diverse talent?
HD: We attract diverse talent by fostering an inclusive culture, offering flexible work arrangements and implementing mentorship programmes. We provide targeted professional development, support diverse leadership pipelines, and promote equal opportunities. We engage with local communities, participate in cross-company mentorship, and showcase our diverse female leaders to demonstrate ‘the art of the possible’ to a wider audience.
How then do you retain this diverse talent?
PM: We are very intentional at fostering a culture of inclusivity, mentorship and flexible work arrangements through our hybrid work setup. Offering equal opportunities and pay, promoting women in leadership, providing access to training and development programmes and creating supportive networks have been essential in our quest to retain and nurture our talent. An underlying sense of belonging has always empowered — and continues to empower — women in Carelon to thrive and build their phenomenal career stories.
What development opportunities are offered to women at your company?
PM: We recognise the unique needs of women in tech and offer tailored development initiatives. We provide equal access to training and development resources. We also prioritise mentorship, networking opportunities and leadership training for women.
Through internal mentorship circles, collaboration with external speakers and dedicated networking events, we empower women to build confidence, navigate challenges and thrive in their careers. Initiatives like the She-Suite leadership programme have been instrumental in fostering growth and leadership among women at Carelon.
