# Why I joined Apollo

DevFeed: [Why I joined Apollo](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/why-i-joined-apollo-23599.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.apollographql.com/blog/why-i-joined-apollo-221f8367861>)

Author: Claire Hough

Published: 2018-10-17T22:28:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Apollo Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/apollo-blog.md>)

Topics: [engineering-leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/engineering-leadership.md>), [dev-tools](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dev-tools.md>)

Tags: [community](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/community.md>), [culture](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/culture.md>), [engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/engineering.md>), [inclusive](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/inclusive.md>), [leadership](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/leadership.md>), [leadership-team](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/leadership-team.md>), [team](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/team.md>), [vp-of-engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/vp-of-engineering.md>), [work](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/work.md>)

## AI overview

Claire Hough describes joining Apollo as its VP of Engineering, drawing on her experience leading engineering teams and outlining her emphasis on learning, psychological safety, inclusive culture, and a supportive work environment.

## Source excerpt

We're proud to introduce Claire Hough as our new VP of Engineering. Claire joins Apollo with over 20 years of experience building impactful and inclusive engineering teams at Udemy and Napster. She will be responsible for leading our engineering efforts and ensuring that Apollo continues to help developers build great apps. Please read this post from Claire outlining her vision for Apollo Engineering and help me welcome her to the Apollo community!