Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Twilio

At Twilio, we strive to foster a culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, or DEI for short. To do this effectively, we are leveraging antiracism as a framework to activate leadership, teams, and individuals behind this critical work.

Read our 2023 report

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Twilio

Our Commitment

Antiracism is “the practice of actively opposing racism and promoting racial equity.”

In 2020, Twilio committed to becoming an antiracist organization, leveraging our product, people, and resources to create a more just and equitable world. While “antiracist” may seem like a US‑centric term, being antiracist is an action and a behavior that translates globally, because unfortunately, racism is universal.

It is about how we intentionally and consistently show up to challenge injustices in our communities, systems, and policies while holding ourselves accountable. This looks different across departments and locales, but it’s about being conscious, consistent, frequent, intentional, and proactive about change.

Our Approach

It’s easy to focus our work solely on representation and hiring efforts. Instead, we need to take a more holistic approach by prioritizing equity and inclusion alongside our intention to build diverse teams.

Our approach includes an application of what we call the 4Cs. We want to be committed, curious, uncomfortable, and courageous in all aspects of DEI. We’ve modeled our approach to reflect these behaviors.

Inside our workspace

Through programs that educate and activate employees, we intend to build diverse teams, equitable experiences, and inclusive environments.

Where Twilio meets the world

With Twilio.org, we offer grants and provide access to our products and teams to organizations that are looking to solve some of the world’s biggest inequities and challenges.

Through our Acceptable Use Policy, we have developed parameters to ensure our products are not being misused in a way that conflicts with our values.

Building diverse teams

We thrive when we welcome a diversity of identities, experiences, and perspectives to the team. We know that building diverse teams requires us to dismantle barriers and address the opportunity gap, and we are driving programs to do just that.

The Inclusion Rule

Twilio has instituted an internal recruitment initiative that supports our leadership in building diverse teams by ensuring a diverse slate of candidates reach the onsite stage of the interview process.

Partnerships

We partner with a variety of diverse, global organizations that offer development, engagement, and recruiting opportunities for both current and future Twilions.

Creating equitable experiences

Building more diverse teams is only part of the equation. It is equally important that we promote equity within our workplace as well.

RiseUp

RiseUp is a 12‑month targeted development program for aspiring leaders to increase retention and support the growth of Black and Latinx Twilions into leadership roles across the business.

Cultivating inclusive environments

Every team member plays a role in fostering an environment that is psychologically safe and inclusive. This is a significant responsibility for our managers and leaders, who hold influence and power. Therefore, we are driving educational and engagement opportunities to activate inclusive leadership behaviors throughout the organization.

Be Inclusive

This training curriculum is designed to build a common language around inclusion to support Twilions in mitigating their own biases and teach behaviors that drive diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our community

We are a better company because of the diverse communities within Twilio. Employee Resource Groups help Twilions find a sense of community and support within the larger organization. They support us in finding, keeping, and growing diverse talent. In short, their voices are essential in our journey to build inclusively and equitably.

Asians @ Twilio

Black Twilions

Family Nest

Latinx @ Twilio

Spectrum

Twarriors

Twilipinos

Women @ Twilio

Wonder

DEI Data

Antiracism at Twilio is data-driven

Learn how Twilio’s antiracism strategy is shaped by our data on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’re sharing this data publicly to engender transparency and accountability along our antiracist journey, and build trust with Twilions as well as our extended community.

Read our 2023 report

DEI Reporting: As a global business, we look at DEI data in all regions where we operate and publish country-specific reports in accordance with local law.
2023 UK Binary Gender Pay Gap Report
2022 Ireland Binary Gender Pay Gap Report
2023 Ireland Gender pay Report
2023-2027 Spain Equality Plan (Español) / 2023-2027 Spain Equality Plan (English)*

*The Spain Equality Plan (Español) is the official document shared with the Spanish government and should be considered the ultimate source of truth. Twilio created an English translation for English-speaking employees who require access to this information.