ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Maisha Simmons
Maisha Simmons
Director, N.J. grantmaking
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Passionate about achieving health equity for everyone, Simmons has been responsible for coordinating — and leading the drive in supporting — a variety of RWJF programs to promote...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Maya Curry
Maya Curry
Vice president, communications and DEI
Newark Regional Business Partnership
An all-around contributor to the success of NRBP's members by engaging in one-on-one member care conversations and sharing meaningful resources she has led the group’s DEI...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Audley Wilson
Audley Wilson
CEO
Roboburger
He is the inventor of Roboburger, the world’s first fully autonomous robotic vending machine — one that makes a freshly cooked hamburger in three minutes.
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ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — T. Itunu Balogun
Itunu Balogun
Deputy chief of staff
Kean University
Serving as deputy chief of staff at Kean University, she provides strategic leadership of Kean University Athletics, the President’s Advisory Council and other key initiatives as a close...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Aiyana Goldberg
Aiyana Goldberg
Associate
Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi
First-generation Cuban focuses her practice on real estate, land use and related transactional matters. Her practice also includes Alcoholic Beverage Control law, where she has experience with ABC licensing and...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Yambeli Gomez
Yambeli Gomez
Political director – New Jersey
SEIU 32BJ
She spearheads important legislation initiatives on behalf of 32BJ’s more than 13,000 members in New Jersey, as well as advocating for the members in front of elected officials....
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Alexis Bailey
Alexis Bailey
Vice president of government affairs
New Jersey Business & Industry Association
Considered a rising star with a keen legal eye in New Jersey’s business advocacy world, effectively engaging with lawmakers on employment and labor policy...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Ashley Edwards
Ashley Edwards
Founder and CEO
MindRight Health
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Edwards heads a Newark-based tech startup with the mission of advancing health equity by making mental health care radically accessible, inclusive and culturally responsive...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Jessica Stewart
Jessica Stewart
Senior associate
RP Consulting
In addition to her full-time work at South Jersey political consulting firm specializing in fundraising and event planning, she is a trustee of Camden County College and the college’s foundation. A...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Alexa Lima
Alexa Lima
Marketing and outreach manager
Tara Dowdell Group
The former executive director of the Central Avenue Special Improvement District in Jersey City, she will lead the agency’s growing community outreach practice, as well as provide marketing...
