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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...

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...

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. Lamont RepolletAvonia Richardson-Miller  

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. Kimberly ReedLyneir Richardson  

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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. Rodney PriestleySuuchi Ramesh