People of Color

The 2024 ROI-NJ Influencers: People of Color list celebrates the diversity of our state and our world-class workforce. More than anything, it demonstrably shows that we are better when we come together — an ideal...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #1 Luis De La Hoz; Carlos Medina Chairman; CEO Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of N.J. Here’s the first thing you need to know about Luis De La Hoz and Carlos Medina,...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #30 Thai Lee CEO SHI International She no longer lives in New Jersey, but her billion-dollar company — the one that has the naming rights to Rutgers’ football stadium — maintains its...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #29 Aisha Glover; Citi Medina Global head of urban innovation; Co-founder Audible; =space The two are major players in collaboration of Audible- and Fidelco-led project that aims to help entrepreneurs relocate their...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #28 Gus Penaranda Executive director N.J. Pride Chamber of Commerce From leading the fight to help make New Jersey the first state to codify certification of LGBTQ+ companies, to advocating for human...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #27 Balpreet Grewal-Virk N.J. commissioner; Senior vice president Gateway Development Commission; RWJBarnabas Health Biggest challenge around Grewal-Virk is determining where she is having greater community impact and influence: At RWJBH or on...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #26 Guillermo Artiles Partner McCarter & English If “top lawyer at top firm” isn’t enough, consider this: Few are more connected in the political world — an all-star leader of firm’s Government...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #25 Monica Martinez Milan Chair; Entrepreneur Somerset County Business Partnership; Various organizations In addition to her efforts to help build the business community in Somerset County, she is an entrepreneur extraordinaire herself....

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #24 Andrés Acebo President New Jersey City University No. 1 on our Higher Education list, he continues to fight the good fight at NJCU, an essential body of higher education for so...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 #23 Calvin Souder Founding partner Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge Law Group He is quickly becoming the go-to lawyer on massive Newark redevelopment projects — and increasing his presence in the political world.