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 — Walter ‘Willie’ Green
Walter ‘Willie’ Green
Founder
Uncle Willie’s Wings
Army veteran noted for his philanthropy, he also is the owner of restaurant selected to be a Newark-based established at the Junction at the Gateway, the newly remodeled façade that...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Bisola Taiwo
Bisola Taiwo
Director, real property group
Gibbons
Joined Gibbons earlier this year after serving as assistant director/chief of staff for Newark's Department of Economic and Housing Development, where she led more than 70 employees across five multidisciplinary...
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 — Dr. Joynicole Martinez
Dr. Joynicole Martinez
Chief of innovation and technology
Rising Tide Capital
She is an epidemiologist and founder of the Alchemist Agency, a management consulting firm serving leading corporations, executives, nonprofits and purpose-centered organizations.
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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 — Kassandra Ospina
Kassandra Ospina
Vice president
Mercury
Serving as a nexus between public policy and business strategy, she devises and executes viable solutions for companies to prominent political figures. A graduate of Saint Peter’s, she is a former intern to...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Renita Luke-Siddon
Renita Luke-Siddon
Director, Family Health Center
Jersey Shore Medical Center
In addition to being a veteran who also serves as co-chair of HMH’s veterans resource group, Luke-Siddon is key leader of Family Health Center, which provides a...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Mahalaxmi Aburi
Mahalaxmi Aburi
Executive director
Atlantic Center for Research
She leads strategy and implementation of innovative initiatives across several segments of research and health care at Atlantic Health, with the aim to modernize care delivery by bringing in...
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...