Diversity & Inclusion

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...

Enobong (Anna) Branch Senior vice president for equity Rutgers University – New Brunswick Branch ensures that Rutgers’ commitment to equity is reflected in the research, educational and public engagement efforts that occur throughout the university and the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Alison Banks-Moore Chief diversity officer Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. Banks-Moore is an icon in this space — one who still brings the energy needed to help a dynamic organization support an inclusive, thriving and...

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...

Study after study has shown effective diversity, equity & inclusion programs help companies in a variety of ways. They are good for culture and camaraderie — and they are good for attraction and retention of...

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...