ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Nicole Rodriguez
Nicole Rodriguez
President
New Jersey Policy Perspective
Rodriguez has helped opened a pathway for all residents to obtain driver’s and professional licenses — and established a state fund to provide relief for workers and families who had...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Avonia Richardson-Miller
Avonia Richardson-Miller
Senior vice president and chief diversity officer
Hackensack Meridian Health
She has helped hospitals across the HMH network land on the Human Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation — and launched a new...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Lyneir Richardson
Nellie Pou
D-Paterson
N.J. Senate
She recently was installed as president of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators. It’s a two-year term. Pou, from Paterson, chairs the Senate Commerce Committee.
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ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Lamont Repollet
Lamont Repollet
President
Kean University
Former commissioner of education under Gov. Phil Murphy and Kean’s first Black president, Repollet has had an immediate impact at Kean, where interest and admissions are at all-time highs.
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ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Kimberly Reed
Kimberly Reed
Chief transformation officer
Reed Development Group LLC
Reed, who owns her own company, based in Cherry Hill, is an award-winning international speaker, author, corporate trainer and diversity, equality & inclusion executive. Some consider her the...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Lata Reddy
Lata Reddy
Senior vice president
Prudential Financial
In her role, Reddy harnesses the power of capital markets to drive financial and social mobility through her oversight of Prudential’s $40 million in annual grants and $20 million in...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Dana Redd
Dana Redd
CEO
Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden board of governors
Longtime power player and influencer in Camden, where she previously served as mayor and a state senator. She is now impacting region as head of the Rowan University/Rutgers-Camden board...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Marcus Randolph
Marcus Randolph
CEO
Invest Newark
Randolph leads an organization whose mission is to advance economic prosperity for all Newarkers through supporting business growth, developing real estate and working to ensure affordable and reliable high-speed internet for all...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Suuchi Ramesh
Suuchi Ramesh
CEO
Suuchi Inc.
Nationally recognized leader in software and manufacturing, but her greatest influence may be inspiring next generation of females, especially those of color. Ramesh is a prime example of the innovation economy Gov....
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Calvin Quallis
Calvin Quallis
Founder and CEO
Scotch Porter
Newark-based company, founded in 2015, has become a player in the men’s grooming industry, producing products that enhance a man’s look without killing his wallet.
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