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.
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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.
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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.
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