Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Ombeline A.
Ombeline A. (She/Her) Associate Brand Manager, Marketing Taco Bell Corp.
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 12, 2024 / Yum! Brands
Another month, another celebration! March is dedicated as Women's History Month in the U.S., United Kingdom, Australia and many other parts of the world. In 1982, Women's History Week was officially launched in the United States, and eventually turned into a month-long event in 1987.
This year's theme for Women's History Month and International Women's Day is Inspire Inclusion. So, to honor and celebrate the courageous women of the world (and at The Bell!), we will continue to tell their stories and amplify their voices. We hope that they not only educate, but also inspire inclusion and drive positive impact in your community and uplift those around you.
Born and raised in northern France, Ombeline grew up in the city of Lille to parents who owned a cheese shop and lived right above it! She spent her early years talking to customers, learning how to bike and playing pretend vendor all in this one place.
You could say Ombeline was the free little bird of her family, wanting to explore the world since she was young...and she did exactly that!
Around the age of 15, Ombeline got the opportunity to study abroad in Los Angeles to learn English. At 18, she lived in Costa Rica for six months where she learned Spanish. She returned to the U.S. for undergrad.
Although Ombeline loved SoCal, she found herself living between Europe and South Africa after graduation. Working in South Africa opened her eyes to the value of education, so she decided to go back to L.A. to pursue an MBA.
While looking for jobs, Ombeline held an ambassador position for a women's leadership program that focused on career development and empowerment. This quickly became a passion of hers as she looked for these traits when exploring different opportunities.
"It became important for me to pick a company that matched my values of supporting women in leadership. When I explained this to my career adviser, he mentioned how Taco Bell aligned with my aspirations and encouraged me to seek an opportunity with the company. I was then accepted as an MBA marketing intern at Taco Bell."
Once she was a full-time employee, Ombeline joined the Business Employee Resource Group Womxn At The Bell to continue her passion for supporting and inspiring inclusion for women in the corporate space.
"I have now been co-chair for over a year, and it has been so beneficial for my personal and professional development. I've been able to volunteer, help others through the program and get access to career-building opportunities."
