Living Our Values

Matt Hurwitz, executive vice president and head of Commercial Banking Communications, talks about being openly gay at Wells Fargo.

There is no perfect response to harassment, but the 5Ds of bystander intervention offer simple tactics to safely intervene and help others reduce trauma, writes Emily May, president, co-founder, and lead executive officer of Right to Be.

Jenny Brosseau, head of Diverse Customer Segments for Consumer and Small Business Banking at Wells Fargo, discusses how Hispanics are changing America’s economic and cultural landscape.

Wells Fargo’s first Chief Sustainability Officer Robyn Luhning discusses themes that have been central to her career and continue to guide her as she leads the company’s sustainability efforts.

Since the mid-2000s, Wells Fargo has provided more than $34 million to historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs, and organizations that support them.

Wells Fargo served as the official banking sponsor of four games this fall.

A Q&A with Sandra Nudelman, the leader of Wells Fargo Consumer Data and Engagement Platforms — an international team of more than 1,000 employees — who is pioneering data solutions that create better customer experiences.

The opera, which made its world premiere on May 27, is based on the autobiography of Omar Ibn Said, an enslaved African brought to Charleston, South Carolina, in 1807.

In 1961, segregation was illegal on interstate public transport, but the law was ignored in the Deep South. A Wells Fargo mural in Birmingham, Alabama, tells the story of the Freedom Riders who put themselves at risk to uphold the law.

The murder of George Floyd sparked calls for businesses to address racial bias in their communities. Answering that call, Wells Fargo and other large Minneapolis banks worked with First Independence to open Minnesota’s first Black-owned bank.

Grants plus community works are some of the ways we’re supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander communities within Wells Fargo and around the country.

A Q&A with Craig Moore, senior legal counsel for Wells Fargo Marketing, Brand, and Advertising.

Friends, mentors, and leadership opportunities made three generations of the Pereyra family feel at home working at Wells Fargo.

The Fisk University student is one of the selectees of the inaugural program for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Fisk University graduate is one of the selectees of the inaugural program for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Morehouse College graduate is one of the selectees of the inaugural program for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The Hampton University graduate is one of the selectees of the inaugural program for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Wells Fargo is sponsoring the inaugural program at the 2022 Wells Fargo Championship in Washington, D.C.

A new slate of debit cards spotlighting historically Black colleges and universities is now available in the Wells Fargo Card Design Studio.

Wells Fargo’s hiring and career development practices look at candidates holistically, resulting in increased opportunities for those without college degrees.

The head of Human Resources has never shied away from adapting, a mentality that’s led her to several large transformations throughout the financial services industry.

Rosa Rocha says her skills, education, work experience, and ability to speak five languages helped her land a job responding to commentary on Wells Fargo’s social media channels.

A Q&A with Sarah Phelps, a multifaceted leader for Wells Fargo Consumer Lending whose team’s programs have been recognized as top in the country.

From doctors and advocates to some of the most powerful women in financing, we’re applauding the many firsts since Henry Wells and William G. Fargo launched their innovative start-up in 1852.

Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John, half-sisters who led parallel lives on opposite ends of the globe, are overcoming barriers for women and people of color in the wine industry.

Viewpoints: HBCUs possess the power and the people to create a more equitable society, writes Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

After undergoing a leg amputation in 2019, Frank Blackston returned to work at Wells Fargo with support, flexibility, and accommodations — helping him find a new normal that includes adventures like hiking, camping, and cross-country skiing.

Jan Blomstedt credits her successful 35-year tenure with Wells Fargo to being proactive and remaining open to opportunities.

Wells Fargo financially assists employees with about 70 adoptions per year — including Kathleen Leary, who’s adopted three boys, and Matthew Klingelhutz, who adopted a boy from his native Korea.

Trish Koulogeorge followed a nontraditional route to a career in finance, a dual citizenship, and a global placement with Wells Fargo Capital Finance in London.

Viewpoints: The higher education system in the United States fails to serve Native students equitably, and we call on our allies to help bring awareness to these issues, writes Angelique Albert, CEO of the American Indian Graduate Center.

To help veterans succeed as business owners, Wells Fargo is funding $50,000 for two Bunker Labs entrepreneurship workshops, with a goal to train 60 veteran-owned businesses by the end of 2022.

CEO Charlie Scharf announced the gifts that will support entrepreneurship education and provide assistance to Black-owned and other diverse-owned businesses.

The works of nine artists are featured in the new Connections space on the 30th floor and 31st executive floors of 3 Wells Fargo in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Artists from the global Latino community contributed works for the latest debit cards available through Wells Fargo’s Card Design Studio^®.

Wells Fargo’s sponsorship of No Barriers helps people with disabilities — including veterans with nonevident disabilities — conquer both physical and financial obstacles.

Viewpoints: Latino, Black, immigrant, and poor communities — and the small businesses within these communities — will bear the brunt of the short- and long-term economic impacts of the pandemic, writes Tom Espinoza, president and CEO of the Raza Development Fund, or RDF.

A new Wells Fargo report shows a continued rise in the Hispanic and Latino population, points to strong Hispanic spending power, and reveals the segment’s dramatic contribution to the U.S. labor force.

Viewpoints: The current hiring and advancement ecosystem is ultimately not expanding opportunity and upward mobility across a diversity of talent cohorts, writes Maurice Jones, CEO of OneTen.

Viewpoints: Three themes consistently emerge when you examine the most successful women business owners and founders, writes Nicola Corzine, executive director of the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf and leaders of UNCF and Thurgood Marshall College Fund voice their support for the bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.

Wells Fargo employees expound on what the theme of this year’s Pride Month means to each of them.

With support from Wells Fargo, the organization is breaking ground on its new headquarters in the heart of the historic New York City neighborhood.

Through Wells Fargo’s paid leave programs, nearly 63,000 parents and caregivers have found peace of mind while navigating life’s happy moments and challenges.

Viewpoints: Tackling systemic racism and other inequities in areas such as education can help break down barriers many LGBTQ students face, writes Jorge Valencia, executive director and CEO of Point Foundation.

Tali Bray, head of Wells Fargo Technology Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion, shares her story.

Socially conscious Wells Fargo APIA scholarship recipients talk about addressing the challenges Asian Americans face.

Activated by the murder of George Floyd one year ago and the ongoing help of allies, Wells Fargo employee P.J. Hill became the vice president of the local NAACP, and his work continues.

Wells Fargo’s Neurodiversity Program celebrates the range of differences among individuals and provides structure and support to help all employees flourish.

Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, immunologist at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development, honored during Wells Fargo-sponsored 2021 Image Award Virtual Experience.

“We know that everything we achieve is thanks to your hard work and dedication,” the company states in its commitment to employees.

Plans for the redevelopment of a Minneapolis branch destroyed in protests, and related actions, underscore Wells Fargo’s commitment to communities and equity.

Succeeding Together^SM essay contest winner Raymond Jin’s Wells Fargo Championship Pro-Am round, delayed for a year by the pandemic, is set for May 5.

Wells Fargo’s Glide — Relaunch program helps professionals resume their careers after taking a break for a life event.

In honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31, Wells Fargo senior Technology leader Robyn Alexander shares her perspective on identifying openly and challenging stereotypes.

What started when Colombian-born Claudia Mirza volunteered to translate at a horse racetrack morphed into a global language services business, with help from a woman-led banking team.

The drive to succeed runs deep in the family of Ather Williams III, who is charting a course of excellence for Wells Fargo Strategy, Digital, and Innovation.

Cynthia Sugiyama, a senior vice president and head of HR Communications for Wells Fargo, discusses confronting hate against Asian Americans.

CEO Charlie Scharf condemns recent violence and xenophobia; pledges continued support for diversity, equity, and inclusion.

SAGECents, available through the advocacy group SAGE and funded by Wells Fargo, addresses economic stability and stress in the aging LGBTQ population.

Viewpoints: As the voice for Black-owned banking institutions, the National Bankers Association works to create financial programs and policies that benefit all Americans, writes Kenneth Kelly, chairman and CEO of First Independence Bank.

Gigi Dixon, Wells Fargo’s head of External Engagement, reflects on her time at Tennessee State University and how historically Black colleges and universities continue to empower students to be civic-minded leaders and to take control of their destinies.

Heads of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and External Engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation & Inclusion are among distinguished guests at annual D.C. event.

More people have turned to pets for companionship during COVID-19, bolstering the health care benefits of “pet therapy.”

This holiday season, Wells Fargo is proud to support the American Red Cross, Feeding America^®, military families, frontline workers, and small businesses — the “heart” of communities nationwide.

Viewpoints: Undoing systemic racism in the U.S. means replacing the paradigm that some people matter more than others and lifting up the vision of a human-centered nation, writes Liz La quen náay Medicine Crow, CEO of First Alaskans Institute.

As the U.S. celebrates Veterans Day, Wells Fargo highlights how the company is easing veterans’ transition to civilian life and strengthening communities.

The work of five Native American artists is showcased in new credit and debit card designs.

Viewpoints: By helping companies remove barriers at every step of the employment process, people with disabilities are able to find jobs where they can thrive, writes Lindsey Braciale, founder and CEO of Advocations.

With two job promotions in two years, a National Guardsman is among the veterans benefiting from the Boots to Banking career boot camp.

Wells Fargo helps inspire the next generation of women in tech careers by sponsoring a trending nonprofit’s 2020 summer program.

Viewpoints: By weaving financial empowerment into their work, organizations can help break down barriers to financial security for the Latino community, writes Janet Murguía, president and CEO of UnidosUS.

Wells Fargo supports the Eva Longoria Foundation in young Latinas’ college success.

Wells Fargo is commemorating 30 years of celebration and progress with the LGBTQ+ community

The 1970s energy crisis and a growing environmental movement created the first commercial solar projects in the 1970s, funded by Wells Fargo.

CEO Charlie Scharf has instilled the company with a sense of urgency in addressing its priorities.

Since 1990, GLSEN has led a national effort to create safe and affirming schools for all K-12 students, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Ana Darielle Nunez is one of 3,326 students who have received scholarships and resources from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit supporting Hispanic American students, with help from Wells Fargo.

Since 1961, Chinese customers preparing Lunar New Year gifts of “lucky money” have turned to Wells Fargo for festive envelopes.