Diversity Global Magazine

Diversity Global magazine is honored to recognize the 2024 Top 15 Influential Women in Diversity. Their exceptional contributions and tireless efforts driving diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) progress are reverberating globally, fostering dialogue, dismantling barriers, and inspiring change. They represent a spectrum of industries and organizational types, proving once again that DEI is important to every business, government agency, and nonprofit. Wherever they work, their reach extends beyond the boundaries of their organizations as they strive to create opportunities in communities. 2024 Top 15 Influential Women in Diversity are: (in Alphabetical letter) • Judy Ellis, SVP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Advisory, AMS • Dr. Gina Forrest, MPH, Chief Culture Officer, Aspire Indiana Health • Gloria Goins, , Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Cisco • Mandeep Rupra, Director of Equity and Culture, Citizens Advice • Rachel Scheel, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Development and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Criteo • Denise Shepherd, National Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leader, Deloitte • Mishel Horta (Mishel H.) , Head of DEIB, DHL Express Americas • Marjan van der Weijden, Global Head of Financial Institutions and as the inaugural Chair of the Global DEI Council, Fitch Ratings • Rosa J. Nuñez, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Foley Hoag LLP • Chandini Kamal, Global Head, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, People & Culture, HCLTech • Alvine TREMOULET, Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead, Pfizer • Martina Winston (she/her/hers), Vice President Head of Talent Acquisition & DE&I, Protective Life • Jamey Martin, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Suntory Global Spirits (previous name: Beam Suntory) •Beverly Stallings-Johnson (Beverly S.,) Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, The Wendy's Company (Wendy's ) • Cassondra Searight, CDP®, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, @U. S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service. #InfluentialWomenInDiversity #DEI #InclusionMatters #DiversityGlobal Learn more about their inspiring stories and contributions: https://lnkd.in/g4ycVBhM

#Spotlight Capital One is committing over $265 billion in lending, investment, and philanthropy over the next five years as part of its acquisition of Discover Financial Services. This groundbreaking plan, developed with NALCAB, NeighborWorks America, OFN, and the Woodstock Institute, aims to expand economic opportunities in underserved communities and enhance access to financial services. #CapitalOne #CommunityImpact “Our commitments to financial inclusion and well-being are core to who we are as a company,” said @Richard Fairbank, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Capital One. “That comes to life in our product portfolio, which serves the full spectrum of American consumers, and in the investments we make in our communities. We have a long history of developing innovative ways to serve these core constituencies, and we are committed to ensuring, through this community benefits plan, that our acquisition of Discover builds on our history of positive impact.” “This plan delivers high-impact, scalable solutions for low- and moderate-income communities, and its commitments and ambition reflect the robust, candid dialogue that drove its development,” said @Andres Navarrete, Executive Vice President and Head of External Affairs at Capital One. “We have long valued community and customer feedback on our products, policies, and programs, recognizing that our partners are often the closest to the needs of the community, and we are deeply grateful to our negotiating partners and the many other community members and leaders across the country whose feedback and innovative ideas are reflected in this plan.” https://lnkd.in/g5yDd2Zy

#Highlight! CVS Health has announced that Heidi Capozzi will be joining us as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer in September. She will be leading human resources, labor relations, compensation, benefits, and corporate social responsibility teams as CVSHealth continue our mission to build a world of health around every consumer. #CVSHealth #Leadership #ChiefPeopleOfficer #HumanResources "Heidi brings a depth of experience and a breadth of industry insights to CVS Health, in particular a proven track record of hiring, building, and growing strong teams and advancing a winning culture,” said CVS Health President and CEO Karen S. Lynch. "From nimble startups to established brands, Heidi has consistently applied her expertise to championing talent and we look forward to her being a part of our leadership team.” https://lnkd.in/gaFJyDfj

#Highlight Actalent has announced that Estelle Izuno has been promoted to Vice President of People! Estelle will now oversee our HR, employee experience, talent acquisition, and DEI initiatives and drive strategies to attract, retain, and develop top talent. #Actalent #Leadership #Promotion #TalentDevelopment "Estelle uniquely understands what employees across our company need to be successful," said Chad Koele, president of Actalent. "She has thrived in various roles for over 30 years, including as a recruiter, salesperson, and director of market operations. She stepped into our newly formed director of employee experience role two years ago and has been integral in shaping programs to support our objective of creating growth and opportunity for all. Estelle brings a holistic perspective to her new role that's critical to ensuring our teams are positioned to win, drive client value, and grow within the company." https://lnkd.in/gv226-gR

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As AI becomes a cornerstone of our daily lives, from streamlining administrative tasks to guiding leadership decisions, it's crucial to uphold ethical standards. Developing AI with fairness, accountability, and transparency is not just a best practice—it's a responsibility. Organizations need a clear ethical AI framework to ensure their technology aligns with social values and protects privacy. Let's champion inclusive, ethical AI for a better future! #EthicalAI #AI #TechForGood #FairnessInTech #HRstrategy

Leaders often say, "Our Asian employees are smart and hardworking but lack communication skills." With Asians making up 60% of the world’s population, such statements are misleading and show a need to better leverage cultural differences. Despite being the most educated, Asians are the least likely to be promoted in Corporate America. This article reveals why companies are missing out on this talent and offers insights for HR leaders. Thanks to HR Grapevine, Benjamin Broomfield, Angela Cheng-Cimini 鄭婷婷, and Joy Chen (陈愉) for shedding light on this issue. It's time for a louder conversation about Asian representation. #AsianRepresentation #DiversityAndInclusion #Leadership #HR #CorporateAmerica #CulturalDiversity #WorkplaceEquity #TalentManagement https://lnkd.in/gxAPcDhv

AI auditing is crucial for ensuring fairness and accuracy in decision-making by identifying and minimizing biases in algorithms. As AI becomes more widespread, developing best practices to reduce bias is essential for ethical AI development and a more equitable future. #AIAuditing #EthicalAI #BiasInAI #HRstrategy

Inclusive leaders are skilled in conflict resolution, preserving relationships while valuing all employees. As conflicts arise from personality clashes, unclear roles, or communication differences, leaders must foster open communication and create a safe space for expression. Effective conflict resolution not only resolves disputes but also enhances collaboration and inclusion. #Leadership #ConflictResolution #InclusiveWorkplace

Bhutan’s unique approach to sustainability preserves its pristine lands while benefiting from tourism. Recognized by the UN, this carbon-neutral country committed to sustainable development over two decades ago. Bhutan's success in sustainability is unparalleled, offering valuable insights into effective environmental practices. #Sustainability #Bhutan #EcoTourism #EnvironmentalSuccess #CarbonNeutral #sustainabletravel #ecotravel