Chevalier Cleaves: Transforming D&I in R&D
By Princess Jones Curtis Lexington, MA — Chevalier “Chevy” Cleaves is a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) veteran with four Chief D&I Officer appointments—private sector, higher education, government, and R&D. “What I... Read More
Reginald Miller: Harbinger of Global Inclusivity
By Andre LaFontant Greensboro, NC — As Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity (D&I) at VF Corporation, Reginald Miller is helping to foster an inclusive culture that values the diversity... Read More
Leah Smiley: Advancing Diversity with an Eye on the Future
By Princess Jones Curtis Indianapolis, IN — As the founder and president of The Society for Diversity, Leah Smiley, CDE knows a thing or two about inclusion. “I envision my... Read More
Brooklyn Museum Awards Photographer John Edmonds Inaugural UOVO Prize
New York, NY — The Brooklyn Museum awards photographer John Edmonds the inaugural UOVO Prize for an emerging Brooklyn artist. As the awardee, Edmonds receives a solo exhibition at the... Read More
Ngozi Okorafor: The Heart of Servant Leader
By Monsurat Olugbode Chicago, Illinois — Ngozi Okorafor is the kind of leader one finds working through Christmas to submit a key legislative report to the Illinois General Assembly before New... Read More
Kamil Ali-Jackson: Empowering Others so All May Thrive
By Evan J. Cutts Kamil Ali-Jackson, Esq. is a co-founder of Aclaris Therapeutics, Inc., as well as the company’s Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary. As a... Read More
Nina Vaca: Strategic Vision for Global Expansion
By Princess Jones Curtis Dallas, TX — Twenty-three years ago, Nina Vaca started Pinnacle Group in her living room with $300. The company has evolved from a one-woman IT staffing... Read More
Josefina Bonilla: Leaving A Legacy to Follow
By Evan J. Cutts Boston, MA — Twelve years ago, Josefina Bonilla founded Color Magazine, a premier diversity and inclusion publication determined to shift the narrative around professionals of color... Read More
Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz: Ascending Above Adversity
By Karla Amador Naperville, IL — As an entrepreneur, author, international speaker, philanthropist, pilot, and visionary, Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz is an empowerment pioneer in creating new ways to unlock personal and... Read More
