ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Rajiv Parikh
Rajiv Parikh
Partner
Genova Burns
His legal expertise and knowledge of the way things work in the state make him a strong asset for Genova Burns — and a go-to person for Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration. Future...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Liz Paskas
Liz Paskas
Vice president, experience, innovation and consumer services
Hackensack Meridian Health
She works to represent the patients at all HMH facilities, ensuring they are getting the best possible care.
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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 — 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 — Eric Pennington
Eric Pennington
Business administrator
City of Newark
Recently nominated for a spot on the N.J. Sports and Exposition Authority, he is responsible for Newark’s $600 million budget and the administration of more than 3,000 city employees.
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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 — Natasha Love Rogers
Natasha Love Rogers
Global head of transformation
Citi
Known as a disruptor and a change agent, she was tapped by Citi to lead a team of more than 150 people in developing processes and franchising products focused...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Braxton Plummer
Braxton Plummer
Director of N.J. government affairs
Verizon
A longtime player in Democratic circles, Plummer has worked up and down the state for some of the biggest names and companies. He’s currently the lead lobbyist for Verizon,...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Eric Poe
Eric Poe
CEO
Cure Auto Insurance
His ads — and billboards — are funny. But he’s dead serious on fight to make auto insurance rates fair for members of underserved communities — who historically have had to...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Nichelle Pace
Nichelle Pace
Principal; Vice president
Brand Enchanting Media; Camden Business Association
Founder of a culturally responsible creative brand consultancy while serving as a cheerleader and advocate for diversity, equity & inclusion in the media/advertising industry, equity and...
















