A day in the life of a Lyft vice president, who wakes up at 6 a.m. and rarely spends a minute at her desk

• Nilka Thomas is vice president of talent and inclusion at Lyft.
• Thomas' day starts at 6 a.m. and involves onboarding new Lyft employees, planning ways to improve the company's diversity practices, and making time for family after she leaves work.
• Thomas walked us through a typical day for her.

Nilka Thomas, Lyft's vice president of talent and inclusion, has a busy day.

Working out of the rideshare company's San Francisco office, Thomas oversees recruiting, employee relations, and diversity at Lyft.

That means onboarding new Lyft employees, educating workers on how to create a more inclusive work environment, and making sure Lyft's hiring and promotion practices are in line with the company's goal of a diverse workplace.

Thomas joined Lyft in 2018 and recently celebrated her anniversary at the company.

"It's a pretty big job and a lot of responsibility," she told Business Insider. "But I'm leaning in and loving it."

Here's what a day in Thomas' life looks like.