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 — 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 — Dr. Marcella Garner & Maleka Robinson
Dr. Marcella Garner and Maleka Robinson
Co-founders
MGM Medical Center
Run Black-owned, mother-daughter medical clinic that aims to bring quality care and medical insights to East Orange and its neighboring communities, focusing on primary care, with services...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Karl Fowlkes
Karl Fowlkes
Managing partner
The Fowlkes Firm
Born and raised in South Jersey, Fowlkes is an internationally recognized entertainment lawyer, music business professor and entrepreneur who has negotiated groundbreaking deals in the entertainment industries while remaining committed...
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 — Darrell Davis
Darrell Davis
Public engagement officer
DoorDash
Government relations leader with experience in lobbying, issue advocacy and political campaigns. Adept in synthesizing legislation and policy on behalf of clients, while leveraging relationships with elected officials and stakeholders to...
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 — Sean Baptiste
Sean Baptiste
Vice president, chief human resources officer
Combined Medical Group of RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health
Amid historic challenges in health care hiring, Baptiste has made significant strides in attracting and retaining talent as part of...
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 — 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...