Category: Diversity Leader Award

The 2024 Diversity Leader Awards

The 16th Annual Diversity Leader AwardsPDJ Celebrates the Creativity and Commitment of this Year’s Diversity Leader Award Recipients Each year, as PDJ continues its tradition of honoring organizations and individual Diversity Leaders committed to advancing diversity, we are consistently impressed by their dedication and innovation. The Diversity Leaders highlighted in the following pages are actively… Read the full article

Tina Collins – Allnex

Tina CollinsHR Manager and D&I Champion, Americas AllnexHeadquarters: Alpharetta, GAIndustry: Chemical ManufacturingCEO: Miguel MantasWebsite: www.allnex.com Credentials: Bachelors from Spring Arbor University, MBA from University of Phoenix Research shows that companies with more women on executive teams and in senior leadership roles outperform those without and are more profitable. Alllnex understands the importance and value of… Read the full article

Satra Sampson-Arokium – Dechert LLP

Satra Sampson-ArokiumChief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Dechert LLPHeadquarters: Philadelphia/New YorkIndustry: Law FirmCEO: David Forti and Mark Thierfelder (Co-Chairs)Website: www.dechert.com Credentials: Masters of Public Administration from Marist College; B.A. in Political Science from the State University of New York at Albany Satra Sampson-Arokium’s expertise is in the strategic development of best-in-class DEI initiatives and programming.… Read the full article

Denise Gilliam – Elford

Denise GilliamDirector of Inclusion & Outreach ElfordHeadquarters: Columbus, OHIndustry: Construction ManagementCEO: Mike FitzpatrickWebsite: www.elford.com Credentials: MS, Human Services, BA, Psychology, SHRM-SCP, PHR Diversity in all levels of an organization and amongst its client base provides for fair opportunities for all, innovation within the organization, and helps to create stronger communities for our nation.

Malia Turner – Epiq Global

Malia TurnerSr. Global DEI Program Manager Epiq GlobalHeadquarters: New York, NYIndustry: Global Technology- Services LeaderCEO: Dave DobsonWebsite: www.epiqglobal.com/en-us Credentials: Certified Diversity Professional and Certified Scrum Master My purpose is rooted in the belief that education is the key to building an inclusive culture. In my journey as a Diversity Leader, I’ve learned that true allyship… Read the full article

Daniel Dominguez – Latham & Watkins

Daniel DominguezPartner & Vice Chair of the Diversity Leadership Committee Latham & WatkinsIndustry: LawCEO: Richard Trobman, Chair and Managing PartnerWebsite: www.lw.com Credentials: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law As Global Vice Chair of Latham & Watkins’ Diversity Leadership Committee (DLC), I have spearheaded efforts to cultivate an environment in which you belong as you are.… Read the full article

JaCynthia Little – MSC Industrial Supply

JaCynthia LittleDirector, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion MSC Industrial SupplyHeadquarters: Melville, NY and Davidson, NCIndustry: Supply Chain Distribution, MetalworkingCEO: Erik GershwindWebsite: www.mscdirect.com Credentials: MBA, University of Phoenix, Black Executive Leadership Program, McKinsey & Co, Inclusive Leadership, University of Colorado MSC is on a journey to inclusive excellence. The work that it strives to do in this… Read the full article

Tina Gupta – New York Life

Tina GuptaSenior Vice President New York LifeHeadquarters: New York, NYIndustry: Financial ServicesCEO: Craig DeSantoWebsite: www.newyorklife.com Credentials: BSc, Psychology and Management from Aston University; MSc, Work and Organizational Psychology from University of Nottingham The principles of building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace deeply guide and are core to my work ethic and leadership style. By… Read the full article

Katherine Tapley – Norton Rose Fulbright

Katherine TapleyUS Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer Norton Rose FulbrightHeadquarters: Houston and New York (US); London (Global)Industry: Law firmCEO: Jeff Cody, US managing partnerWebsite: www.nortonrosefulbright.com/en-us Credentials: JD, summa cum laude, St. Mary’s University School of Law, 2007; BA, BJ, French and Journalism with Public Relations Concentration, The University of Texas at Austin, 1999… Read the full article

Kathy Bowman-Williams – Squire Patton Boggs

Kathy Bowman-WilliamsGlobal Director of Diversity Equity and Inclusion Squire Patton BoggsHeadquarters: Cleveland, OHIndustry: Legal ServicesCEO: Mark RuehlmannWebsite: www.squirepattonboggs.com Credentials: MBA, Syracuse University – Martin J. Whitman School of Management; BA, Buffalo State University Kathy Bowman-Williams has more than two decades of combined experience in compliance, diversity and inclusion, training and development and talent management. She… Read the full article