ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Michelle Bodden
Michelle Bodden
Chief diversity & inclusion officer
N.J. Economic Development Authority
The EDA’s first chief diversity & inclusion officer is charged with cultivating equity and inclusiveness both within the organization, as well as through the resources it...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Marion Brooks
Marion Brooks
VP and US Country Head, DEI
Novartis
At Novartis, the word ‘disability’ has been replaced with ‘diverseability’ because they don’t view people living with disabilities as having a lack of ability, but rather having diverse...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Neha Bhalani
Neha Bhalani
Co-chair of DEI Committee
Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi
Bhalani, part of the intellectual property group at CSG, is co-chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She is responsible for developing, planning and executing...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Carrol Bennet
Carrol Bennet
Acting Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Port Authority of New York/New Jersey
Bennett has helped the Port win two major national awards (including the American Society for Public Administration) for its efforts to promote...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Rina Desai
Rina Desai
Vice chair, NJBIA Diversity & Inclusion Council
Panasonic
An experienced finance professional on financial reporting and analysis as well as change management, Desai also is passionate spreading awareness and education about diversity, equity & inclusion...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Charisse Fizer
Charisse Fizer
Chief diversity, equity & inclusion officer and vice president, clinical services
AtlantiCare
For the ninth year in a row, AtlantiCare earned the Human Rights Campaign’s designation as a leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality in its...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Hester Agudosi
Hester Agudosi
Chief diversity officer
State of New Jersey
Oversees the state Office of Diversity and Inclusion, which has been established to ensure diversity in appointments, recruitment and the execution of diversity and inclusion strategies targeted toward...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Perry Farhat
Perry Farhat
Director of Diversity & Inclusion and Administrative Director
Babs Siperstein PROUD center
Farhat, who previously served as an Assistant United States Attorney in New Jersey – serving as the office’s LGBTQ Special Emphasis Program Manager...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Jacqueline England
Jacqueline England
Senior human resources consultant
Lindenberger Group
Veteran HR expert in areas of recruitment, employee relations, training, performance management and other areas, England has served as a consulted in helping some of the state’s largest companies...
ROI Influencers: Diversity & Inclusion 2022 — Erica Connor
Erica Connor
Assistant vice president & human resources manager
Manasquan Bank
Connor has been motivated by the ability to make a difference since she joined Manasquan Bank in 2016, from inspiring new ideas to enhancing benefits and...
