People of Color

Luis De La Hoz; Carlos Medina Chairman; CEO Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of N.J. We often debate if this dynamic duo should be presented individually or separately. One thing is certain: Their efforts to help the...

Itunu Balogun Deputy chief of staff Kean University Serving as deputy chief of staff at Kean University, she provides strategic leadership of Kean University Athletics, the President’s Advisory Council and other key initiatives as a close...

As we approached our second annual ROI Influencers list of the most impactful People of Color in New Jersey, it became clear that we still haven’t answered the biggest question from our first: Should we...

Lamont Repollet President Kean University Former commissioner of education under Gov. Phil Murphy and Kean’s first Black president, Repollet has had an immediate impact at Kean, where interest and admissions are at all-time highs. Kimberly ReedLyneir Richardson  

Roberto Bel Chief financial officer N.J. Resources As CFO, Bel manages the financial functions for a Fortune 1000 diversified energy company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and investor relations. Sean BaptisteMaya Curry  

Wes Mathews CEO Choose New Jersey He holds one of the most significant economic development roles in the state — one to which the former State Department official brings the ideal resume. As New Jersey (and Gov....

Allison Ladd Deputy mayor and director of economic and housing development City of Newark Ladd is at the front and in the middle of so many of the initiatives and grant programs geared toward creating more affordable...

Wes Mathews Vice president NJEDA It’s his last year in the state, but Mathews has left an indelible impression on the state’s global outreach and economic agenda. Murphy’s former right hand from his days as a U.S. ambassador,...

Nina Wells; Ted Wells Lawyers and philanthropists Various organizations A power couple in the state, they are both high-powered attorneys who have great influence and impact with legislators, business leaders and philanthropic organizations.. Anthony WelchMarc Saint-Ulysse  

Uli Diaz Vice president of government affairs Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of N.J. Recently elevated to senior leadership team, Diaz is the highest-ranking Hispanic executive at the state’s largest insurer and plays a role in local politics...