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Diverseek serves as a platform for meaningful conversations, education, and advocacy surrounding issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Maureen O’Neill

SVP - Strategic Client Experience and DEI Officer

Consilio LLC

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Ashley Brundage

CEO

Empowering Differences

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Rebecca Perrault

Global VP - Culture, Diversity and Sustainability

Magnit

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Tiffani Daniels

Managing Director

Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity

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SimmieRay Niang-Dinkins

Global DEI Talent Officer

International Finance Corporation

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DK Bartley

Global Chief DEI Officer

Hill+Knowlton Strategies

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Bridget Hurd

Chief Diversity Officer

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

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Aisha Losche

Chief Diversity Officer

Draper

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Dr. Charlyn Hilliman

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Capella University

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Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos

Chief DEI Officer

Community College of Allegheny County

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Anjali Patel

Chief DEI Officer

Georgetown Law

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Aliah Berman

Chief Diversity Officer

TBWA Worldwide

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Jaslyn Nguyen

DEI Officer

University of Colorado Denver

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Jobi Martinez

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Harris Health System

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Turquoise Peart

HR Business Partner

Centuri Group

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Jorge Quezada

Chief Diversity Officer and VP of People & Culture

Granite Construction

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Jessica Michaels

Neurodiversity Leadership Coach and Speaker

The Neurodiverse Workplace

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La’Chara Holbrook

Founder & CEO

Elite Potential LLC

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Netta Jenkins

CEO

Aerodei

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Saqi Mehta

Head of Talent Acquisition & DEI

GoodRx

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Dr. Roque (Rocky) Diaz

Senior Director of DEI

MacPhail Center for Music

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Hector Martinez

Vice President of Supplier Diversity, Senior Procurement Relationship Manager

US Bank

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Kimberly Wolf Price

Chief Strategy and Diversity Officer

Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC

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Kasey Price

DEI Leader

Braskem America

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Yiselle Santos Rivera

Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

HKS Inc.

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Jeronda Hill

Chief Club Experience & D.E.I. Officer

Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin

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Brittney Lee

DEI Officer

Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture

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America Baez

Head of DE&I Talent Acquisition Programs and Partnerships

Verizon

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Heather Hansen

Founder

Global Speech Academy

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Chad Nico Hiu

SVP in Strategy, Equity, & Impact

YMCA of San Francisco

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Evelyn Parker

Head of Diversity and Inclusion

K12

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Necko Fanning

North America Director of DEI&B

Havas Creative

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Vivi Caleffi Prichard

Chief Diversity and Equity Officer

Chemeketa Community College

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Priya Garg

Chief engagement and Diversity Officer

American Osteopathic Association

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Janae Hubbard

Director at the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Fielding School of Public Health

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Cornell Verdeja-Woodson

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Headspace Health

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Robin Johnson

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Cottage Health

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Dr. Michael Maclin

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Special School District of St. Louis County

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Guishard Revan

Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Expedia Group

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Jyl Feliciano

Global Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

Highspot

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Michael Nixon

Chief Diversity Officer

Andrews University

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Cameron Poole

Chief DEI Officer

School District of Clayton

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Bernita Dillard

Global Head of DEI Recruiting Enablement

DoorDash

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Tiffany Yu

CEO

Diversability

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Kevin Antoine

Chief Diversity Officer

Bucks County Community College

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Miguel Poblete

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Manager

Procore Technologies

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Jera Oliver

Director of Development at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Ohio State University

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Melissa Berry

Director of Professional Development and Diversity

Lane Powell

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Kamilah Mahon

Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager

Distill Ventures

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Celso Afonseca

Supplier Diversity Business Partner

Staples Promotional Products

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Lori Mackenzie

Lead Strategist for DEI

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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Abenaa Hayes

Founder & CEO

Elysee Consulting

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John D. Patton

Vice President - Head of U.S. Diversity & Inclusion

TD Bank Group

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Necko L. Fanning

Director of DEI

Havas New York

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Camila Whyte

Global DEI Program Manager

Nielsen

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Amie Ninh

Head of DEI

Clever Inc.

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Jarrod Harden

DEI Program Manager for Cloud Marketing

Google

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Alysha Campbell

CEO

CultureShift

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Alison Bodor

Executive Director of DEI

Options Clearing Corporation

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Dionn Schaffner

Chief Diversity Officer

Aurea Software

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Nick LaRoche

Global DEI Business Partner

Klaviyo

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Michele Heyward

Founder

PositiveHire

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Amira Barger

Executive Vice President

Edelman

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Nancy Geenen

CEO

Flexability

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Adam Boone

Inclusion, Diversity & Equity Program Manager

PagerDuty

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Matthew Coons

Sr. Manager - Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Xero

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Hillary Davis

Regional Director of Diversity & Inclusion

Ochner Health

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Jainaba Seckan

Senior DEI Program Manager

Amazon Prime Video & Studios

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Juan Taveras

Director of HR and DEI

Petsmart Charities

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Nick Davis

Director - Diversity and Inclusion

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Lisa M. Ong PCC, CPA

President

Wishing Out Loud LLC

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Anu Mandapati

CEO

IMPACT Leadership Partners

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Richard Leong

DEI Strategist

Collective

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Chris Warren

Director of DEI and Community Partnerships

Jabil

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Cordelia Seidel

Director of DEI & Employee Experience

Medix

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Lindsey Novak

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Videojet

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Thomas Harris

Associate Athletic Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Employee Engagement

University of Arizona Athletics

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Bernadette Smith

CEO

The Equality Institute

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Dr. Jadon Waller

Director Of DEI

Oswego Community Unit School District 308

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Monique Smith

Director of DEI

Chicago Public Schools

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Amy Cole-Smith

Director of Diversity-Partnerships

The Institutes

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Constance Wilson

Global Head of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Udemy

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Vijay Pendakur

Chief DEI Officer

Zynga

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Matatea Changuy

(DEI) Practitioner / Consulting Lead

Good Works

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Ethriam Brammer

Assistant Dean / DEI Implementation Lead

University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School

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Matthew Soto

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager

BuzzFeed

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Aaisha Hamid

DE&I Manager

Alliant Insurance Services

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Kimberly Singletary

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Communications Manager

University of Chicago

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AJ Conway

Diversity & Career Development Director

Kent State University

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Justin Oliver

Lead Diversity Officer

UC Berkley

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Priscilla Smith

DEI Facilitator

KIPP NYC

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Alexandria Ray

Sr. Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

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Latest Episodes

Episode 92 : Developing a DEI Strategy From Scratch

Maureen O’Neill

Consilio LLC

SVP - Strategic Client Experience and DEI Officer

Maureen is the Senior Vice President of Strategic Client Experience and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Consilio LLC. She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on people’s professional lives that extends beyond their day-to-day work. With over 30 years of experience as a collaborative leader and legal advisor, Maureen brings expertise in strategy, data analysis, litigation, and eDiscovery. She actively pursues opportunities to create transformative experiences for clients and collaborates closely with Consilio’s executive team and client Advisory Boards on Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.

Episode 91 : Empowering Differences & Empowering Actions

Ashley Brundage

Empowering Differences

CEO

Ashley Brundage is a Speaker, Author, Founder, and President of Empowering Differences, as well as a well-loved Keynote Speaker. She is passionate about empowering people and celebrating our differences. Ashley established Empowering Differences in 2011 upon recognizing the need for leadership-based training to empower individuals and drive organizations towards measurable impacts. Together with her team, Ashley provides training and leadership development programs based on the 10 Empowering Actions and the 10 Empowering Differences. Ashley is renowned as a dynamic and insightful expert on empowering differences in the workplace. She has been praised as 'among the absolute best' public speakers, known for her electrifying and simply inspiring presentations.

Episode 90 : Including the Contingent Workforce

Rebecca Perrault

Magnit

Global VP - Culture, Diversity and Sustainability

Rebecca is the Global Vice President of Culture & Diversity at Magnit. She has a deep-seated passion for empowering individuals and fostering an inclusive environment that propels the entire organization toward excellence. Rebecca has spent over 15 years helping organizations harness the power of the individual. She is a TEDx speaker, Forbes contributor, and has been recognized for her leadership and strategic abilities. To Rebecca, true success lies in extending reach to those who might otherwise be marginalized, ensuring that every voice is not only heard but celebrated.

Episode 89 : Building Partnerships & Collective Action

Tiffani Daniels

Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity

Managing Director

Tiffani Daniels, as the Managing Director of the Minnesota Business Coalition for Racial Equity, exemplifies a dedication to service. With over a decade of experience in the Twin Cities, she has been instrumental in building brands and advocating for underrepresented groups. Known for her prowess in crafting consumer-centric strategies, Tiffani has consistently driven remarkable growth.

Episode 88 : Moving Forward from an HR and Talent Acquisition Perspective

SimmieRay Niang-Dinkins

International Finance Corporation

Global DEI Talent Officer

SimmieRay is the Global DEI Talent Officer at the IFC (International Finance Corporation). He is passionate about creating opportunities for underrepresented communities. SimmieRay is a strategic corporate professional and consultant with over 13 years of experience in Human Resources across HR Management, HR Operations, Organizational Development, and Recruitment and Talent Acquisition. He is a self-starter, detail-oriented, an expert team builder, and a trusted management and leadership advisor who is motivated to engage, inspire, and empower confident, results-driven individuals. SimmieRay is a multifaceted professional with strong business acumen at all levels of operations and approaches his work with a global perspective. Others have described him as possessing standout qualities in his passion for people, being purpose-driven, and genuinely caring about the impact on people. SimmieRay has an encouraging and motivational leadership style that inspires individuals to reach their full potential.

Episode 87 : Reevaluating Strategy and Value Propositions following the Affirmative Action Ruling

DK Bartley

Hill+Knowlton Strategies

Global Chief DEI Officer

DK Bartley serves as the Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at WPP and Hill and Knowlton Strategies. With a fervent dedication to talent acquisition, he stands as a seasoned Human Resources professional, specializing in diversity, talent acquisition, leadership, marketing, and global talent management. His strategic acumen is matched only by his passion for driving DEI initiatives, viewing them as integral to both corporate success and employee fulfillment. DK's coaching prowess has earned him widespread acclaim, lauded for his knack for identifying raw talent, inspiring teams, and nurturing the potential of each team member.

Episode 86 : The Optimal Level of Health and Addressing Health Disparities

Bridget Hurd

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Chief Diversity Officer

Bridget Hurd serves as the Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity and holds the role of Chief Diversity Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. She is dedicated to facilitating connections between individuals and the resources necessary for them to thrive. Her commitment extends to fostering employee growth, fostering connections, and promoting understanding across cultures, communities, generations, work styles, and perspectives. With more than 27 years of experience, Bridget has demonstrated expertise in addressing inclusion, diversity, health equity, community relations, and corporate social responsibility.

Episode 85 : Accessibility – Embedding IDEA into Systems

Aisha Losche

Draper

Chief Diversity Officer

Aisha Losche, the Chief Diversity Officer at Draper and Co-Founder of Cardinal Coaches, is renowned for her commitment to fostering inclusion and innovating workplace environments. With a rich background of over 15 years in leadership, Aisha leads strategic diversity, equity, and access initiatives. Her efforts earned her the 2023 Cambridge Chamber of Commerce Inspire Award, highlighting her impactful work and passionate dedication. A voracious reader, Aisha's commitment to continuous learning is evidenced by her annual consumption of 40-50 books, underpinning her dynamic approach to professional and personal development.

Episode 84 : DEI as an Innovation Strategy

Dr. Charlyn Hilliman

Capella University

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Explore DEI as an Innovation Strategy with Dr. Charlyn, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Capella University. Leveraging her IT expertise and background in criminal justice, including service in the United States Air Force and holding two Master's Degrees and a PhD, Dr. Charlyn integrates innovation with inclusion. She focuses on creating strategies for engaging diverse learners, emphasizing trust, open communication, and tailored teaching methods to meet individual needs.

Episode 83 : Implications of the Affirmative Action Ruling

Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos

Community College of Allegheny County

Chief DEI Officer

Gain insight into the Affirmative Action Ruling with Dr. Ketwana, Chief Diversity Officer at the Community College of Allegheny County. With extensive experience in diversity and inclusion and expertise in civil rights and DEI planning, Dr. Ketwana offers a deep dive into the ruling's past, present, and future impacts on education and employment. Explore this landmark decision's broader implications through her knowledgeable lens.

Episode 82 : DEI and Freedom of Expression

Anjali Patel

Georgetown Law

Chief DEI Officer

An engaging discussion with Anjali Bindra Patel, JD, a successful practicing lawyer and currently Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Georgetown Law. When she is not in "professional hat" mode, she is a proud mom, native Clevelander, and a military spouse. She is also a celebrated TEDx Speaker and author of the book "Humanity at Work: Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing in an Increasingly Distributed Workforce." Anjali is impassioned about building inclusive environments that support multi-perspective teams, allowing for authentic innovation and growth. Anjali comes with over 20 years of DEI strategy experience, complemented with expertise in employment law, and inclusion leadership.

Episode 81 : Reassessing Introversion

Aliah Berman

TBWA Worldwide

Chief Diversity Officer

Aliah Berman locates the intrinsic value of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work deep in the heart with passion towards it from the very soul of being as a profound alignment. In her pivotal role, she spearheads the vision, strategy, and execution of TBWA's DEI efforts on a global scale. Aliah is currently serving on the TEMPO board, an organization to support women in leadership, and the Marquette University Institute for Women's Leadership advisory board. Aliah tells stories for children with her gift of the many character voices, which is the fun during story time. Although Aliah is one such lively character who influences, she takes pride in one fact: that she is an introvert. She lives through it uniquely and multitalented and this smashes all kinds of stereotypes attached to it.

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ABOUT DIVERSEEK

Diverseek serves as a platform for meaningful conversations, education, and advocacy surrounding issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

We help companies take the first step towards

Building a more Diverse Workforce

Maureen O’Neill

SVP - Strategic Client Experience and DEI Officer

Ashley Brundage

CEO

Rebecca Perrault

Global VP - Culture, Diversity and Sustainability

Tiffani Daniels

Managing Director

SimmieRay Niang-Dinkins

Global DEI Talent Officer

DK Bartley

Global Chief DEI Officer

Bridget Hurd

Chief Diversity Officer

Aisha Losche

Chief Diversity Officer

Dr. Charlyn Hilliman

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Dr. Ketwana D. Schoos

Chief DEI Officer

Anjali Patel

Chief DEI Officer

Aliah Berman

Chief Diversity Officer

Jaslyn Nguyen

DEI Officer

Jobi Martinez

Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer

Turquoise Peart

HR Business Partner

Jorge Quezada

Chief Diversity Officer and VP of People & Culture

Jessica Michaels

Neurodiversity Leadership Coach and Speaker

La’Chara Holbrook

Founder & CEO

Netta Jenkins

CEO

Saqi Mehta

Head of Talent Acquisition & DEI

Dr. Roque (Rocky) Diaz

Senior Director of DEI

Hector Martinez

Vice President of Supplier Diversity, Senior Procurement Relationship Manager

Kimberly Wolf Price

Chief Strategy and Diversity Officer

Kasey Price

DEI Leader

Yiselle Santos Rivera

Global Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Jeronda Hill

Chief Club Experience & D.E.I. Officer

Brittney Lee

DEI Officer

America Baez

Head of DE&I Talent Acquisition Programs and Partnerships

Heather Hansen

Founder

Chad Nico Hiu

SVP in Strategy, Equity, & Impact

Evelyn Parker

Head of Diversity and Inclusion

Necko Fanning

North America Director of DEI&B

Vivi Caleffi Prichard

Chief Diversity and Equity Officer

Priya Garg

Chief engagement and Diversity Officer

Janae Hubbard

Director at the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cornell Verdeja-Woodson

Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Robin Johnson

Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Dr. Michael Maclin

Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Guishard Revan

Global Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Building a more
Diverse Workforce