DiversityPlus Magazine proudly presents the Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity. These women hold leadership positions in diversity and inclusion, supplier diversity, procurement and sourcing, and supply chain management. They are chosen for their consistent delivery of tangible positive impacts to their organizations, each employing unique approaches. What binds them together is their steadfast dedication as change agents, skilled at transforming challenges into opportunities amid ongoing business disruptions. 2024 Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity: ->Sesley Brown, Senior Manager, North America Supplier Inclusion and Sustainability Lead, Accenture ->Monette Knapik, Executive Director, CVS Health ->Cynithea (Nit) Reeder , Americas Markets Communication Leader- and Entrepreneurs Access Network Program Director, EY @Shannon Ellison, Corporate Supplier Diversity Manager, Flex-N-Gate ->Susanna Webber, Senior Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer, Merck ->Gina R. Jackson, Supplier Diversity Program Administrator, New York Power Authority ->Kim Ribeiro, Head of Diversity & Patient Inclusion, AbbVie ->Jennifer Lowenberg Good, Sr. Manager for Supplier Relations, Compliance and Diversity, AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) ->Natalie Chantal McGrady, Global Supplier Diversity Lead, Cargill ->Rona Fourté, Global Leader for Supplier Diversity, CBRE ->Kristin Malek, Director of Business Diversity, CDW ->Erica White, MBA, CDP, Supplier Diversity Lead, Corewell Health ->Taisha Crayton , Associate Director of the Office for Economic Inclusion & Diversity (OEID) in Financial Administration, #Harvard University ->Helen Cooper, VP, Procurement Excellence & Corporate Services, IHG Hotels & Resorts ->Kenyatta Z. Lewis, Executive Director of Supplier Inclusion, Sustainable Procurement & Training, MGM Resorts International ->Nicole Wiggins, MBA (she, her, hers) , Chief Diversity Officer, Navistar ->Candace Barnes, MBA, PMP, Vice President, Global Head of Diversity, Talent, & Culture, Papa Johns ->Sabeeta Bidasie Singh, Business Equity Director, Port Houston ->Dana Cerrito, Vice President, Global Supplier Diversity, State Street Bank ->Carmen Deale, MBA , Senior Supplier Diversity Program Manager, The ODP Corporation ->Candice (Sparkes) Sams , MBA, Head of Supplier Inclusion, Tractor Supply Company ->Lori Rodriques (she, her, hers), Supplier Diversity Manager, UNFI ->Kimberly Coffman, Supplier Diversity Director, Voya Financial ->@Alison Parker, Sourcing Manager, Wells Fargo ->Juanita Logan, Vice President, Global Corporate Impact, World Wide Technology #Top25WomenInPowerImpactingDiversity #DiversityPlus #SupplierDiversity #supplierinclusion Learn more about those inspiring leaders, read here: https://lnkd.in/gSU_tBMV
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CONNECTING INNOVATIVE WOMEN AND DIVERSE COMPANIES TO CORPORATE AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT THROUGH SUPPLIER DIVERSITY. Published bi-monthly, DiversityPlus is much more than “just” a supplier diversity magazine. Thanks to its strong media platform, which includes the print edition, digital magazine, website, weekly newsletter, social media, blogs, and video, DiversityPlus is able to provide print readers in seven countries and more than 117,000 digital readers worldwide with access to leading-edge supplier diversity content, webinars, and events. What you’ll read in the pages of DiversityPlus represents the most current and impactful thinking about diverse supplier relationships. Plus, with over 17 years in print, our trend research, interviews, and feature articles showcase a depth of industry relationships unmatched by any other supplier diversity publication. As a result, we have the power to put a meaningful spotlight on corporate supplier programs and specific diversity initiatives, helping educate target populations and celebrate successful programs and partnerships. And, for suppliers, a feature in our pages can attract significant interest, leading to new contracts and sales revenues in the tens of millions. Reading DiversityPlus – whether you’re a supplier, supply chain manager, or part of a corporate diversity team – you’ll feel like you have an inside partner giving you the right ideas, at the right time, to make smart decisions around the critical diversity issues facing your business now. Plus, you can contribute to the conversation, too! If you’re a supplier with a great story to tell, reach out now via the LinkedIn messenging system. Or, if you’re a corporate diversity leader, hiring manager, or C-level executive in the diversity space, our editors would love to speak with you about your programs, policies, and best practices. Don’t hesitate to contact us using LinkedIn or by visiting our website at www.diversityplus.com.
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#Announcement! We are delighted to unveil the latest edition of DiversityPlus Magazine! Here’s a sneak peek into our Q2 2024 issue: Theme: Supply Chain Localization · Going Greener with Supplier Localization · Turning Last Mile Logistics Challenges into Optimized Deliveries · Back to the Future: Reshaping Global Supply Chains in the Post-Covid Era Spotlight: 2024 Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity Heritage Insights: Celebrating Asian Heritage Month with stories and insights Corporate Feature: · Ongweoweh Corp: Building a Successful Business on Traditional Native American Values · Corteva Agriscience and Proximo, Inc.: Leveraging Data to Innovate and Tell the Economic Impact Story Across Industries · New York Power Authority: Powering a Green Future with Diverse Suppliers Equity Section: Agricultural Equity in Diverse Communities People and Places: · Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council Holds First Business Opportunity Forums · Michigan Minority Procurement Conference: Making an Impact on MBEs · Diversity Alliance for Science 2024 East Coast Conference: Empowering Employees and Suppliers Additional Articles: Explore topics including life coaching, ESG strategy, HR strategy, tech trends, disability works, supply chain management, health care, talent management, mental health and safety, innovation, leadership development, eco travel, and delicious diversity. #DiversityPlus #Q22024 #SupplyChain #Localization #DEI #TopWomenInPower #AsianHeritageMonth #CorporateFeature #ESG #PeopleAndPlaces #Innovation #Leadership #Sustainability Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council https://lnkd.in/ga7NzVah
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#SpecialCorporateFeature Meet with @William Choi, Supplier Diversity Director at the New York Power Authority. Exciting times ahead as NYPA expands renewable energy initiatives with small and diverse suppliers. William is passionate about empowering businesses to join the clean energy revolution. Together, they're shaping a greener future for New York and beyond! #RenewableEnergy #SupplierDiversity #NYPA #CleanEnergyFuture https://lnkd.in/gjk28BW9
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#SpecialCorporateFeature Michelle N. Morin, Global Head of Supplier Diversity & Procurement Sustainability at Corteva Agriscience, collaborates closely with David Ricciardi, CEO and Founder of Proximo, Inc.. Proximo was recently honored as the 2023 #LGBTBE Supplier of the Year by the NGLCC, highlighting David Ricciardi's leadership and Proximo's commitment to data-driven innovation and economic impact analysis. This partnership showcases how proactive strategies can drive meaningful industry advancements. Congratulations to David Ricciardi and Proximo for their impactful contributions! #DataInnovation #EconomicImpact #Leadership #NGLCC #SupplierOfTheYear #Proximo #Corteva #Diversity #Inclusion https://lnkd.in/gSEapZA2
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#SpecialCorporateFeature! Meet @Frank Bonamie, CEO and Founder of Ongweoweh Corp. Frank has built a thriving business by steadfastly adhering to Native American values of caring for people and the environment. His journey from starting in a small barn to leading a national multi-product business is truly inspiring. Ongweoweh Corp. reflects his heritage and commitment to honesty, integrity, and sustainability. Let's celebrate Frank's dedication to traditional values and his ongoing impact on the community and the environment! #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #Sustainability #Integrity #Leadership #NativeAmericanValues https://lnkd.in/ghnFUjig
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From The Conference Board: In light of recent court rulings limiting affirmative action and DEI programs, organizations must rethink their supplier diversity strategies for impact and innovation. Our latest report reveals insights from senior corporate supplier diversity professionals on navigating these changes. Despite growing legal and political challenges, many are focused on quantifying the benefits of their programs to ensure sustainability and economic growth. Discover how companies are proactively adapting to ensure their programs' success and resilience in a shifting landscape. #SupplierDiversity #DEI #CorporateStrategy #Innovation #EconomicGrowth #TheConferenceBoard Read here: https://lnkd.in/gSznFZsm
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CelebrASIAN Business + Procurement Conference 2024 was a tremendous success! Hosted by USPAACC from May 29-31 in Alpharetta, GA, it connected Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, nonprofits, and diverse businesses. This year’s event featured impactful discussions, workshops, and networking, fostering new opportunities and relationships. #CelebrASIAN2024 #BusinessOpportunities #Networking Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gKFGjctt
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Join the New York Power Authority Customer Project Delivery-Service Provider Info Session! Date: Wed, July 17 Time: 10 AM – 2 PM Location: NYPA, 123 Main St, White Plains, NY Discover opportunities in Turnkey Design, Bid Build, and more. Learn about our Energy Efficiency Program and network with NYPA teams. Register for in-person: https://shorturl.at/OIODJ #NYPA #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy https://lnkd.in/g99x7Szk
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Calling all minority-owned, women-owned, LGBTQ-owned, disability-owned, Veteran-owned, service-disabled Veteran-owned, and local small businesses! Don't miss out on an amazing opportunity to connect with the PGA of America and its larger suppliers. Register for PGA VendorMatch by July 3, 2024, for a chance at procurement opportunities leading up to and during the 2025 Championships. #PGAVendorMatch #SmallBusiness #DiversityAndInclusion #ProcurementOpportunities #registernow Here is registration link: https://lnkd.in/ebAfrrCX
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National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)'s 2023 Minority Businesses Economic Impact Report shows impressive growth for certified MBEs! Revenue reached $363.6B (+15%), with 1 million jobs created (+4.5%) and $81.5B in wages (+8.2%). The report highlights significant gains among Black-owned businesses (+12%) and Hispanic-owned businesses (+50%). NMSDC remains committed to its goal of reaching $1 trillion in MBE annual revenue by 2030, reflecting a strong trajectory for minority business growth. #MBE #BusinessGrowth #EconomicImpact https://lnkd.in/gJwgnXNf
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