Gail Thorogood is an Enterprise Applications Manager at Cox Communications with over 30 years of experience in the communications Industry.  She is a servant leader of a team supporting billing resolutions and access management. Gail has held several positions over the years with Cox such as Customer Service Representative, Application Support Coordinator, and IT Supervisor. Her primary focus is ensuring ample opportunities for development within her team, implementing efficient processes, and innovation. She earned her B.S. in Applied Management from Grand Canyon University and her MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute at Strayer University. She is currently pursuing a DBA with Capella University. Gail currently serves as a USTRIVE mentor, actively volunteers with many organizations through Volunteer Hampton Roads, and is a member of the National Black MBA Association. Gail enjoys traveling, craftwork and volunteering in her spare time. She lives by the motto, “Only a life lived in the service to others is worth living” ~ Albert Einstein.

When asked what Women’s History Month means to her, Gail shared: Women’s History Month means acknowledging our accomplishments while recognizing that there is so much more that we are capable of achieving. It is an opportunity to share our knowledge and journeys with young girls to ensure they are motivated, possess confidence, and build their self-esteem. It is also a reminder to mentor and support each other every single day.

Thank you, Gail, for standing in the spotlight for Women’s History Month. This is what this celebration is all about.