Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations
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...
Bob is a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Evangelist with extensive experience building programs that focus on creating positive working cultures where employees thrive and businesses realize value from investing in programs that support the workforce. He has led DEI...
Imelda Wicks is the Assistant Vice President of Talent, Culture, and Engagement at The University of Texas at Arlington. She is a global people-centered leader with a demonstrated history of 20+ years of working experience in higher education, human resources,...
Martin Nance serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at the Minnesota Vikings, where his leadership plays a crucial role in shaping the club's strategies and direction. With extensive experience in leadership roles within strategic marketing...
Ruth Rathblott, MSW, is an expert on workplace culture and leadership, a TEDx and global keynote speaker, a bestselling author, and an award-winning former nonprofit leader. Born with a limb difference, Ruth speaks on the power of embracing uniqueness, unlocking...