Sarah Georgiades, head of community relations and affairs, data center infrastructure at Amazon Web Services Inc., joins theCUBE’s John Furrier and Scott Hebner at the AWS Summit Washington, DC event to discuss the role of community engagement in AWS’s data center strategy. The segment highlights how technology and corporate responsibility intersect to support long-term partnerships with local communities. Georgiades shares how AWS invests in education, sustainability and open communication to build trust and meet regional needs. She points to STEM programs and local collaborations as core examples of how AWS integrates social impact into its infrastructure growth. The conversation underscores the importance of aligning innovation with community values. Georgiades emphasizes that responsible operations require not only technical excellence but also a commitment to transparency and local investment. #AWSSummit #theCUBE #theCUBEresearch #AWS #CommunityImpact #DataCenters #STEMEducation 00:00 - Intro 00:05 - Unveiling the Future: Data Centers, Impact, and Community Engagement 02:06 - Principled Leadership and Community Engagement 06:08 - Measuring Community Impact 08:33 - Bridging the Talent Gap: Inspiring Future Generations 13:19 - Tailoring STEM Education for Community Impact 18:32 - Leadership, Community, and Future Engagement at Amazon