Diversity & Inclusion

Wanda Hope Chief diversity officer Johnson & Johnson Her efforts are a main reason J&J routinely is at the top of national and global lists honoring companies for successful diversity & inclusion programs. A sought-after speaker and...

James Felton Vice president for inclusive excellence The College of New Jersey Recognized as a national leader and scholar-practitioner in the field of diversity in higher education, Felton has contributed to the development of several diversity and...

Alberto Garofalo NJ Market President Bank of America Few company leaders are as actively involved in the promotion and implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion issues as Garofalo, who has made it his personal platform both internally...

  Simone Wilson-Brito Co-chair, Social Justice Project, Women’s Initiative McCarter & English Leader at a firm well-known for its diversity efforts and pro bono work. In 2020, she helped launched the Social Justice Project, which was created to...

  Avonia Richardson-Miller VP, diversity, equity & inclusion Hackensack Meridian Health Driven by a motivation to uplift others by creating more equitable opportunities, Richardson-Miller helped develop a comprehensive Diversity Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan for Hackensack Meridian Health....

Al-Nesha Jones Founder, partner ASE Group Recently honored by the N.J. Society of CPAs, Jones leads – and lives – by example. She is passionate about increasing the number of sustainable small businesses in marginalized communities and...

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...

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...

Keri Fleming Chief People Officer Mazars USA Recognizing a need to give voice and action to issues that matter, Fleming formed the Mazars Inclusion & Diversity Council. She also serves as a Mazars professional mentor to...

Bill Bradshaw Director of inclusion and diversity Withum Leads the firm’s inclusion and diversity initiatives and oversees its strategy and objectives, including attracting and advancing diverse leaders and fostering an inclusive, accessible and authentic workplace. Bradshaw collaborates...