Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations
Prerna Ajmera is General Manager of HR Digital Strategy and Innovation at Microsoft, leading AI first workforce and employee experience transformation at enterprise scale. She partners with Microsoft product teams and leading HR technology companies to shape...
Dr. Serena H. Huang is the founder of Data with Serena and an enterprise AI transformation leader focused on helping F500 organizations move from GenAI experimentation to measurable, enterprise-wide impact. She is also an Affiliate Research Scientist at the Center for...
Ewa Kacewicz is an organizational development and operating model strategist at Microsoft, with a PhD in social and organizational psychology and a background in consulting at Bain and the broader tech industry (Oracle, Dell). She brings a systems-thinking lens to her...
Patrick served as Sr. Vice President and Chief HR Officer for PepsiCo Foods North America from 2012 to 2025. In March, he retired after a 29-year career with PepsiCo with a broad range of leadership experience in beverages and foods. He joined the Frito-Lay division...
Linda Kim is a Senior Vice President, Opportunity & Inclusion Consultant II with Bank of America, managing operational excellence and sustainment for the bank’s Global Employee Networks. Linda started her career at Bank of America in 2000 and has experiences in...
Janelle is a dynamic leader and connector, currently serving as Business Support Manager for the Global Opportunity & Inclusion team within Bank of America’s Chief People Organization. She plays a pivotal role in advancing enterprise-wide inclusion strategies and...
Estevan Torres Jr. is an Assistant Vice President and Opportunity & Inclusion Consultant at Bank of America. He leads enterprise-wide strategies that drive belonging, visibility, and engagement across the company’s global workforce. With a background in systems...
Kevin Ortiz is an Assistant Vice President at Bank of America. In his role, he serves as an Opportunity and Inclusion Consultant for Global Markets and Global Research & Institute. Kevin holds an MBA from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, where he co-founded the...
Micha Mims, a native of Cedar Rapids, IA, is a visionary leader who has combined her passion for culture and development to drive positive change within organizations. With a diverse background spanning collegiate athletics, coaching, business, and leadership, Micha...
Joshua Dantzler (he/him/his) is a workplace culture strategist and consultant with expertise in employee engagement, diversity, and organizational effectiveness. Most recently, he served as Senior Specialist in Employee Experience & Culture at Amtrak, where he...
Dr. Wanda Wallace, Managing Partner of Leadership Forum, LLC, coaches, facilitates and speaks on improving leadership by improving the quality of conversations. She specializes in helping women and men get to the top, stick and thrive. She hosts a weekly podcast: Out...
Danielle Plantz is the ERG Program Manager at nVent, overseeing the organization’s 9 ERGs. She leads ERG strategy, Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) marketing communications, and I&D learning & development initiatives. Danielle has been involved in the DEI...