Top 15 Chief Diversity Officers - 2023

Carl has been Geotechnical Project Manager for many large transportation, energy-power, levee/dam water impoundment, commercial, industrial and institutional development projects within California and Pennsylvania. An co-author of several published technical papers, Carl received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently serves a dual role as Chief Diversity Officer / VP- Geotechnical Services West for NV5, Inc. Carl also honorably served as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army Reserve and Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Troy McIntosh is the Senior HR leader with Global Fortune 500 experience leading strategy, process redesign and HR execution in the areas of Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion, Talent Acquisition, Leader Development, and Learning Management. Troy helps build inclusive leadership and cultural competence in all IDEX people through training, education, and coaching.

Leonard McLaughlin serves as the Chief Diversity Officer at the Mr. Cooper Group. He oversees the company’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategies, and Corporate Social Responsibility businesses. Prior to joining Mr. Cooper Group, McLaughlin had a 15-year track record of creating innovative solutions to embed diversity and inclusion into corporate strategies, launching multiple DEI initiatives at several of his former organizations, including financial services firm Gallagher and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago.

Dominica Groom is an award-winning executive with demonstrated and continued success in establishing and optimizing platforms, strategies and solutions to drive favorable business outcomes. She has universal and diversified experience and skillset across multiple industries and key business disciplines, including, Human Resources, DEI, Operations, Communications, Marketing, and Sales.

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Embracing Learning and Growth in a Diverse Workplace

By: Dominica Groom, Executive Vice President, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, Truist

“Diversity exists in many forms, including demographics, skills, backgrounds, and personal interests.It's essential for all of us to embrace diversity andalways remain open to learning and expanding our perspectives, regardless of our professional or personal experiences.”

Florencia Stanfield is a highly effective Human Resources Leader and Diversity & Inclusion champion, with expertise developed in dynamic business environments and cultures, including Latin America. She offers a proven record of building and implementing Diversity & Inclusion programs and strategies on a global scale. She serves as a key advisor and business partner to executive leadership with respect to diversity, inclusion, and equity matters.

Mrs. Arrington is a Partner and Global Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, a position focused on expanding the firm’s global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Prior to joining Ares, Mrs. Arrington served as Senior Vice President and Head of Targeted Sourcing at Wells Fargo & Company, where she provided leadership in the strategic planning and execution of diversity sourcing initiatives and programs for the firm. Prior to Wells Fargo, Mrs. Arrington held several senior roles at The Bank of America Corporation within the Global Diversity and Inclusion Organization.

Reggie Willis is the Chief Diversity Officer at Ally Financial, the nation’s largest digital only bank and a leading auto lender. He has responsibility for all diversity and inclusion activities at the company, including enhancing and implementing diversity and inclusion framework, partnering with stakeholders across the organization and in the community, and ensuring these activities are coordinated and align with the overall corporate strategy. Reggie is a 30-year veteran of the financial services industry.

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Creating a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion

By: Reggie Willis, chief diversity officer at Ally Financial

“An organization can grow by bringing in diverse perspectives beyond just race, gender, age, and ethnicity, but also considering factors like disability or being part of the LGBTQ+ community.”

Tammy Garnes Mata is the Valley National Bank’s Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and leads the development and delivery and communication of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy. Garnes Mata partners closely with the executive leadership team and business lines, helping to drive awareness, commitment and accountability for Valley’s DEI initiatives, internally and externally.

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A continued commitment and focus on DE&I

By: Tammy Mata, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer and Director of Human Resources, Valley Bank

“We have to continuously evolve our efforts to meet the needs of our employees which requires courage and commitment. It is only through our sustained commitment that we can maintain and foster inclusive work environments where different experiences and identities are welcomed, encouraged, and celebrated.”

Paul is the Chief Diversity Officer and Head of Workforce Development programs at State Street Corporation. In these roles, Paul leads the implementation of State Street's global diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. Prior to joining state Street, he was a Managing Director and Co-founder of Foster & Francisco LLC, an executive search and diversity consulting firm based in Boston. He has also led recruitment and Relationship Management functions at Bank of America and Fidelity Investments.

Natalie Edwards is the Chief Diversity Officer at National Grid. Before joining National Grid in 2021, Edwards served as Global Executive Director of Inclusion & Diversity for The Estee Lauder Companies, where she led inclusion strategy and operations for the Companies’ 45,000 employees and 25+ prestige cosmetics, skincare, fragrance, and haircare brands in the 150 countries their products are sold.

Keyra is a diversity, inclusion and equity champion by nature- a diversity, inclusion and equity advocate fueled by passion and a diversity, inclusion and equity professional by choice. She serves as Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for Delta Air Lines. She is charged with leading the company in modeling a comprehensive diversity, equity and inclusion strategy with supporting programs, initiatives and action plans that have impact on Delta employees, customers and the community. 

Angela Dixon is an experienced HR professional with a track record of success creating innovative programs and initiatives to attract, engage and retain a highly skilled workforce. She is also skilled in Strategic Planning, Nonprofit Organizations, State and Local Government, and Organizational and Leadership Development. Angela is a strong finance administrator with a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) focused in Political Science and Public Service from State University of New York at Albany.