DIVERSITYGLOBAL MAGAZINE HONORS GLOBAL DIVERSITY LEADERS

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SOUTH ORANGE, NEW JERSEY – DiversityGlobal Magazine is honored to introduce the 2021 Top 15 Champions of Diversity. The men and women selected this year are recognized for their work and influence in defining and embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Human Resources, and Sustainability both in the U.S. and globally. Their challenging work across countries and cultures, and their nomination by peers and organizational leaders is a testament to their success.

DiversityGlobal Magazine sent surveys to more than 33,000 diversity executives and organization leaders, and 171 nominations were returned. Each person they nominated is deserving of recognition for their efforts and success in the diversity space, but the final selection was limited to 15. The criteria for nomination set the standard high, and included requirements like encouraging diversity of thought, driving best practices, demonstrating leadership qualities, and maintaining a global perspective on diversity. Once nominated, each person answered three key questions about their achievements, best practices utilized to drive success, and their leadership strengths. In this way, they gave critical insights into their philosophies and strategies for achieving the success they have accomplished.

All surveys were reviewed by an independent editorial board. The final list of women and men are those who demonstrated excellence in building a top-quality diversity program or expanding existing programs into new locations and across the organization. The 2021 Top 15 Champions of Diversity will be highlighted in a special magazine issue that will be shared with C-Suite executives and corporate professionals across the USA, European Union, Canada, UK, Brazil, India, China, South Africa, and Australia. In addition, the bios will sit on the DiversityGlobal Magazine site at www.diversityglobal.com for one year and will be shared across social media.

The Champions of Diversity work in many different industries including health insurance, biopharmaceuticals, banking, business investments and project development, manufacturing, legal, marketing research, chemical manufacturing, and mortgage and loan lending. It is exciting to see new industries represented in the ongoing effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) of underrepresented populations and diverse-owned businesses. Many of the industries are ones that have experienced a significant lack of diversity in the past, making the work of the Champions of Diversity critical to an inclusive future.

The Top 15 Champions of Diversity represent some of the largest and most successful organizations in the world so their efforts have what one Champion called a “multiplier effect.” They include Amgen, Genentech, M&T Bank, Mizuho Americas, Google, Stinson, Ford Motor Co., Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN, Manulife, NielsenIQ, Prudential, Albemarle, Rocket Companies, Sandoz, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Working in such influential and recognizable organizations gives the Champions of Diversity exceptional opportunities to take the core values of DEI across geographies and cultures.

Each of the honorees champions Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in creative ways, disrupting the status quo within their respective organizations. Their vision for an equitable and just world often extends externally, where they give of their time, knowledge, and expertise. As Champions, they want to bring equity to global corporations and political structures, create lasting cultural and systemic change, gain meaningful seats at the table, and pursue a higher purpose in which Diversity and Inclusion, HR, and Sustainability are core values driving all business decisions, from who the company does business with to supporting local and regional communities, to building diverse supply chains.

Please join the staff of DiversityGlobal Magazine in congratulating the 2021 Top 15 Champions of Diversity, those people of distinction who make an exceptional effort each day.

DiversityGlobal Magazine is a quarterly magazine addressing topics in DEI, goverance, social impact, sustainability, minorities in STEM, talent management, life coaching, HR strategy, and more. It is filled with leading edge content, focused on helping readers navigate the increasing complexities associated with a global workforce. DiversityGlobal Magazine is a subsidiary of Paradise Publishing Company and maintains offices in New York City and Toronto. To reach our public relations team please contact Steven Surujballi at 1+ 973-275-1405 extension 702. The website is found at www.diversityglobal.com.

Number	Name	Title	Company Name
1	Timitra Hildebrand-Jones	Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion	Albemarle
2	Jennifer Vasquez	Global Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging	Amgen
3	Angel Uddin	Director, Diversity and Inclusion	Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
4	Amal Berry	Senior Manager, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion	Ford
5	Quita Highsmith	Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer	Genentech
6	Wema Hoover	Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion	Google
7	Glenn Jackson	Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer of Diversity & Inclusion for Human Resources	M&T Bank
8	Michelle Taylor-Jones	Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion	Manulife
9	Ronald Taylor	Managing Director, Head of Diversity and Inclusion	Mizuho Americas
10	Myriam Vidalon	Global Head of Diversity, Talent and Culture	NielsenIQ
11	Marcia Dukes	Director, Diversity & Inclusion	Prudential
12	Trina Govan Scott	Chief Diversity Officer	Rocket Companies
13	Stefanie Nickel	Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion	Sandoz
14	Jenrette Thomas	Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer	Stinson
15	Miguel Joey Avilés	Chief of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion	U.S. Coast Guard