PDJ - Q1 2024 Issue
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Announcements
Westlake man chronicling diversity success stories in workplaces across the country for the last 20 years
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - In 1999 Jim Rector published the first diversity magazine in the country, which is now recognized internationally.
Latest Press Releases
Profiles in Diversity Journal® Announces its 2024 Asian Leadership Award Winners
Cleveland, OH (April 15, 2024)
Profiles in Diversity Journal® Announces its Women Worth Watching® in STEM Award Winners for 2024
Cleveland, OH (April 15, 2024)
Profiles in Diversity Journal Announces its Black Leadership Award Winners for 2023
Cleveland, OH (October 30, 2023)
Profiles in Diversity Journal® announces its 20th annual Innovations in Diversity & Inclusion Awards Winners for 2023
Cleveland, OH (October 25, 2023)
Featured Articles
Activating Imposter Syndrome’s Untapped Allies: How Men Can Help Women Thrive
By Wema Hoover, Former Chief Diversity Officer, Principal & CEO Be Limitless Consulting, LLC
Throughout my career, I have benefitted countless times from the wisdom and support of so many caring women mentors.
Unlocking Success: The Competitive Advantage of Diverse Boards
By Christine Miller
n the 2020s, the vast majority of corporations are at least talking the right talk when it comes to the importance of diversity.
The Power of Evolved Leadership
By Stephen Young
Many thanks to Profiles in Diversity Journal for asking for perspectives on my latest book, The Power of Evolved Leadership.
Representation Matters: Busting the Bamboo Ceiling for Asian Americans
By Alissa Hsu Lynch
It’s Time to Address the Asian American Leadership Gap is a thought-provoking perspective on how to break the “bamboo ceiling” in corporate America as an Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)....
Spotlighting Oracle’s OWL: Delivering a Mission for Women Leaders
By Traci Wade, Group Vice President, Global Diversity & Inclusion, Oracle
The tech sector has long been known for a lack of women and minority representation, particularly in senior leadership positions.
Beyond the Optics: Getting the most out of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) External Advisory Boards
By Dr. Rohini Anand
External diversity, equity and inclusion advisory boards (DEIAB) are not yet widely used: In Seramount’s 2020 Index, only nine percent of participating companies had an external DEIAB – up from eight percent in the 2019 index.
Congratulations on 25 Years from The Winters Group
By The Winters Group
Founder and CEO Mary-Frances Winters and President and COO Mareisha N. Reese of The Winters Group, Inc., commend Jim Rector and the team from Profiles in Diversity Journal® on 25 years of advancing the conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice!
Support Asian dance by joining forces with Gold Standard Arts Foundation
By Phil Chan
After the horrific shooting in Atlanta in 2021 that claimed the lives of six Asian women, it felt like the entire dance community turned to my co-founder Georgina Pazcoguin and I for leadership.
DEI and Human Resources: An Uneasy Partnership
By Rohini Anand
The relationship between Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Human Resources (HR) teams can be fraught.
Why ‘Diversity of Opinion’ is a threat to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – and what should be done about it
By Michael Stuber
The beauty – and challenge – of diversity means that we are still faced with provocative fundamental questions, such as,...
At Eaton, ally advocacy circles help make allies and foster inclusion
By Drew Horansky
Like many people during COVID, Chris Mancuso spent a lot of time on Teams—and there is one call he will never forget.
Three Career-Building Tips for Young Women
By Nicole James, Vice President of Product Management CX, Oracle
Oracle Software Exec Shares Helpful Hints for Women in Tech and Beyond.
Featured Series
Advocating for Yourself: Bhavana Bartholf
By Bhavana Bartholf
Ever have the feeling you are working as hard as you can and driving results, yet everyone around you seems to be getting ahead of you?
Resilient D&I: Michael Stuber
By Michael Stuber
2019 PDJ columnist, Michael Stuber shares 15 articles that touch on various aspects of D&I and explains why workplaces need to revise, rethink, and realign their D&I efforts.
Actionable Quick Reads
People On The Move
Letitia K. James – GXO Logistics, Inc.
GXO Announces Letitia James as Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Dionne Wallace Oakley – Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac Names Dionne Wallace Oakley as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Diversity Officer
Darwin Conner – Eversheds Sutherland
Eversheds Sutherland Welcomes Darwin Conner as New US Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
PDJ - Magazine Issue - Q1 2024 - Award Winners
2024 Diversity Leader Award Winners
- Allnex - Tina Collins - HR Manager and D&I Champion, Americas
- Dechert LLP - Satra Sampson-Arokium - Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
- Elford - Denise Gilliam - Director of Inclusion & Outreach
- Epiq Global - Malia Turner - Sr. Global DEI Program Manager
- Latham & Watkins - Daniel Dominguez - Partner & Vice Chair of the Diversity Leadership Committee
- MSC Industrial Supply - JaCynthia Little - Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- New York Life - Tina Gupta - Senior Vice President
- Norton Rose Fulbright - Katherine Tapley - US Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
- Squire Patton Boggs - Kathy Bowman-Williams - Global Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Upbound Group - Tran Taylor - EVP - CHRO - CDO
2024 Latino Leadership Award Winners
- Akin - Robert Salcido - Partner
- Advanced Micro Devices - Adrian Barrera - Director, Systems Design Engineering
- AMD - Nico Canovas - Sr. Director, Latin America
- Comcast - Abisaí Berthely Reyes - Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives
- Crowell & Moring LLP - Meshach Rhoades - Managing Partner, Denver Office
- Curacao - Ariela Nerubay - Chief Marketing Office
- Dechert LLP - Christina Guerola Sarchio - Partner, Dechert LLP
- Freddie Mac - Carolina Thompson - Director of Strategy & Initiatives
- Freddie Mac - Dan Ticona - Director, Mission Innovation
- Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP - Mark Lezama - Partner; Co-Chair Copyright Litigation
- L.B. Hall Enterprises, Inc. A/K/A L.B. Hall Fireproofing - Estefania Roa - President
- Latham & Watkins - Carlos Ardila - Partner
- MacKay Shields LLC - Rene A. Bustamante - Executive Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer
- New American Funding - Patty Arvielo - Co-Founder and CEO
- Norton Rose Fulbright - Mayling C. Blanco - Partner
- PepsiCo Beverages North America - Johannes Evenblij Garza - Global Sales and Marketing Transformation
- Robins Kaplan LLP - Jason R. Fair - Deputy Managing Partner, Los Angeles Office; Co-Chair, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
- Transamerica - Brandi Cruz - Manager, Operational Risk Management
- Transamerica - Maurice Perkins - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
- Washington Capital Partners - Daniel Huertas - CEO and Co-Founder
- Webster Bank - Carlos R. Rivera - Senior Managing Director – Commercial Marketing
- Wilson Turner Kosmo LLP - Vivian Adame - Associate Attorney