ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Anna Maria Tejada
Anna Maria Tejada
Partner; President
Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr; Executive Women of N.J.
A top lawyer at one of the state’s top firms (she defends management in labor and employment litigation nationwide and provides counseling and workplace...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Dr. Lisa Tank
Dr. Lisa Tank
Chief medical officer
Hackensack University Medical Center
Tank also is board-certified in geriatrics, internal medicine and hospice and palliative care. Her goal is to help older adults age successfully with focus on longevity, maximizing...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Ken Tanji
Ken Tanji
Chief financial officer
Prudential Financial
Tanji oversees Prudential’s global financial management matters, including financial reporting, investor relations, treasury, tax and corporate development. In addition to his role at Prudential, Tanji serves as trustee and treasurer...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Nikki Sumpter
Nikki Sumpter
Executive vice president and chief administrative officer
Atlantic Health System
Her leadership, which has contributed to an inclusive and dynamic workplace culture at the health system, is a reason why Atlantic Health routinely is mentioned...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Madhu Stemmermann
Madhu Stemmermann
CEO
SunRay Scientific
Eatontown-based global material manufacturing company exceeded all expectations in its latest funding round — including interest from Golden Seeds Ventures — proving company is on right track.
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ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Dennis Sparks
Dennis Sparks
Vice president, human resources
Holy Name Medical Center
Newcomer is a seasoned human resources executive with three decades of experience driving comprehensive culture and talent transformations for multiple organizations, starting in insurance and state...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Calvin Souder
Calvin Souder
Founding partner
Souder, Shabazz & Woolridge Law Group
Souder heads the largest African American law firm in the state along with partners Khalifah Shabazz and Kyana Woolridge. Firm represents a diverse mix of clients, from...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Michael Soliman
Michael Soliman
Partner
Mercury
Soliman, a partner at one of the top public affairs agencies in the state, continues to impact in New Jersey and Washington. He is a key adviser to U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
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ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Shelley Smith
Shelley Smith
Chief diversity officer
Archer & Greiner
A powerhouse lawyer on labor and employment matters, she heads up the firm’s DEI efforts, for which she was recently honored with the Executive Women of New Jersey’s Salute...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Monica Slater Stokes
Monica Slater Stokes
Managing director, corporate and government affairs
United Airlines
Well-respected throughout the state, Slater Stokes is working hard for United, one of the 10 biggest employers in the state, as it begins its comeback from...