Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations
NICHOLE J. THOMPSON is a SVP and Diversity & Inclusion Manager, responsible for enabling the global inclusion strategy. Partnering with the Head of Global Employee Networks, Women & Underrepresented Segments, D&I Awards, to drive the end-to-end strategy of...
Kelsie (she/her) is an Industrial Organizational Psychologist, ABD. As the People Research Consultant at Zoom and the global lead of Neurodiversity at Zoom Affinity Group, she's on a relentless quest to bring the scientist-practitioner model to life. Kelsie leverages...
Jim has 30 years of experience working and leading in purpose-driven consulting organizations. Jim now works with leaders to develop and hone their inclusion skills, while helping their organizations make sure their work sticks at a systemic level. He facilitates,...
Shaun Harper is one of the nation’s most highly respected diversity, equity, and inclusion experts. He is a tenured professor in the Marshall School of Business and in the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California. He also is founder and...
Ray Eby serves as INW’s CEO. Prior to joining INW, Ray spent the early part of his career at 3M Company, where he served in a variety of business, finance, legal/compliance and M&A-related roles. Most recently, Ray led a wide range of businesses for 3M Company,...
Carl Watson is an Affiliated Research Scientist with the Center for Effective Organizations, USC Marshall School of Business, specializing in the organizational architecture of the firm and enterprise transformation initiatives. Most recently, Carl was the VP of...
Melissa is the Global ERG Program Manager at Ecolab. She is a close partner to the Leads and Executive Sponsors for Ecolab’s 11 ERGs and manages Ecolab’s DE&I-focused external recognition applications. Prior to joining the DE&I team in 2021, she held roles...
Tariq leads our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), associate engagement and community strategies which include the Securian Foundation, corporate giving, and volunteerism. Experience Prior to joining Securian Financial in 2023, Tariq worked at Target Corporation...
Carlos Butler-Vale is the leader of the global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) function at Constellation Brands, Inc., a prominent international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in several countries. Constellation Brands' mission...
Dr. Kathryn J. Coleman has over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, diversity, strategy, policy, and project management. As Senior Vice President of Talent, Learning, and Insights, she leads a global cross-functional team that brings together experts to...
Miguel Rocha leads and supports seven business resource groups at Mortenson including AAPI, Black BRG, Building with Pride, Latinos Unidos, Mosaic, Vets, and Women. Additionally, he serves as a leader for Mortenson’s DEI Champions and National Outreach Partners that...
Teron is a passionate champion of inclusion, intercultural awareness, and valuing diversity in its many forms. He finds joy in empowering and providing resources to historically underrepresented and underserved populations while also helping allied powerholders...