ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Tahesha Way

Tahesha Way Secretary of state State of New Jersey Way leads a department with a diverse portfolio: She serves as state’s top election official — and also supports New Jersey’s vibrant arts, culture, history and business communities....

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 — Varsha Waishampayan

Varsha Waishampayan Founder and CEO Wings for Growth Her nonprofit, which she seemingly single-handedly built, has been a blessing for mid-career women looking for guidance on the road to become top-level executives. . Anton VincentJacob Walthour  

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Rick Thigpen

Rick Thigpen Senior vice president Public Service Enterprise Group Veteran lobbyist is respected throughout the state. The influence Thigpen wields in Trenton for one of the state’s largest companies is great. Darrell TerryRalph Thomas  

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Robin Walton

Robin Walton Vice president of government and external affairs Inspira Health  Longtime government affairs specialist just moved over to Inspira Health, where she’ll do what she does best: Work with local and state officials while representing Inspira...

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 — Darrell Terry

Darrell Terry CEO Newark Beth Israel Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of N.J. Terry is leading the hospital through a transformative $150 million upgrade, one he says will help it become better connected to — and better serve...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Amol Sinha

Amol Sinha Executive director ACLU of N.J. Sinha, who has led the ACLU of New Jersey since 2017, steers the organization’s multifront advocacy in the courts, in the Legislature and in communities to strengthen individual rights, liberties...

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 — 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. Dennis SparksNikki Sumpter  

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