Our Vision
“Sari-sari” means “variety” in the Filipino language, embodying our celebration of diverse experiences and perspectives at Sari People Ventures Ltd.
Our vision is to create a society that works for all—regardless of background, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, age, or socioeconomic status.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a full life, whether that means thriving at work, feeling a sense of belonging, or being equipped with the knowledge to engage in meaningful conversations about diverse identities.
Meet the Founder
Sari People Ventures Ltd, founded by Lee Gomez-Cortez, is a labor of love. As a first-generation immigrant with experience at UC Berkeley, Columbia, the University of Cambridge, Wall Street firms, and Google, Lee aims to close the opportunity gap for the underprivileged. His spark is in the diversity, inclusion, and equity space, where he is dedicated to making change through education, workplace improvements, and policy advocacy.
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Founder
MBA (current), Cambridge University (inaugural recipient of the Dean's Diversity Scholar)
MSW, Columbia University
BA, University of California, BerkeleyAccreditations: SHRM-SCP, CDE®, LMSW
Board of Director: Institute for Diversity Certification
Publication: Building & Designing for DEI: Benefits that Work for All
Sari People Ventures Ltd is a proud graduate of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School's Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation (CCSI)
Social Venture Weekend Programme