Behind the Badge: Lessons from Leading Microsoft’s MVP Program
Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the experiences and lessons learned from leading Microsoft’s MVP and RD programs. This talk, "Behind the Badge: Lessons from Leading Microsoft’s MVP Program," will provide you with practical strategies and honest reflections on managing one of the world’s most influential technical communities.
Key takeaways for you:
✨ Building Women’s Initiative – Learn how to ensure underrepresented voices are seen and heard by developing and supporting initiatives focused on women in the community.
💡 MVP Global Leadership Sessions – Understand the importance of soft skills as a crucial aspect of being a community leader through discussions and leadership sessions.
🌍 Scaling a Community – Gain insights on how to effectively scale a community of 700 members, ensuring growth while maintaining engagement and connection.
This session is ideal for community managers, program leaders, and anyone interested in scaling advocacy or ambassador programs with impact and inclusion at the core.
Event date/time:
🗓️ Wednesday, November 5th
🕔 11:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM GMT
About Rochelle Sonnenberg:
Rochelle is a Community Program Leader and Lead Community Manager with a strong background in community management, project management, and event management. At Microsoft, she managed the global MVP and Regional Director programs, driving engagement, retention, and knowledge sharing through innovative initiatives such as leadership development series, inclusive events for women and allies, and a dedicated knowledge library for community contributions. With expertise in building large-scale programs, fostering partnerships, and turning insights into action, Rochelle is passionate about creating communities that thrive and deliver lasting impact.
This session is part of the Talks & Pros Series from Led by Community, hosted by Francisco Opazo.
We’re excited to have Gainsight as our sponsor—supporting this series and empowering community teams worldwide with tools to build connection, engagement, and growth.