ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Gus Penaranda
Gus Penaranda
Executive director
N.J. Pride Chamber of Commerce
The chamber has more than doubled in size since Penaranda became its first full-time executive director in January, increasing from 115 to nearly 240 members. He expects to...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 — Brian Kantar
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024
Brian Kantar
Member
Chiesa, Shahinian & Giantomasi
Recently named practice group leader of Fidelity & Surety Group — and to the leadership ranks at the firm.
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Mo Butler
Mo Butler
Partner
Mercury
He’s a partner at one of the most influential public affairs firms in the state, represents and advises some of the state’s biggest politicians (including Booker and Baraka), biggest companies and biggest developers...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2022 — Anthony Welch
Anthony Welch
Vice president and chief government relations officer
Cooper University Health Care
A key player at Cooper, he provides strategic guidance on public policy issues and oversees Cooper’s advocacy efforts. He also serves on board of...
ROI Influencers People of Color 2024: Top 30 — #9 Adenah Bayoh
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024
#9 Adenah Bayoh
Founder & CEO
Adenah Bayoh & Cos.
Touting her many accomplishments — in housing, food and as an inspiration to women and immigrants — never gets old. Last year’s...
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 2021 — Difference Makers, D-F
Michellene Davis
Thought leader, speaker, board member
Various organizations
She left a top position at RWJBarnabas Health to become CEO at New York-based National Medical Fellowships, but she maintains a strong presence in the state, where she...
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 2024 — Laura Matos
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024
Laura Matos
Partner
MAD Global Strategy
Matos is one of the top government affairs leaders in the state (and country), serving on numerous boards and commissions. A key player at the fast-growing...
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024 — Gary Mann
ROI Influencers: People of Color 2024
Gary Mann
CEO
Jasfel Analytics
He’s the new chairman of the African American Chamber of Commerce of N.J.
