Quotes and Backgrounds

Interview Quotes: "Need to tie the diversity progress to compensation." "Do not be shy about your ambitions. Don't be shy about networking." "Imposter syndrome is real amongst minority board candidates but nobody on the board knows everything about everything." "See some slowdown in the near term in black representation on boards."

Interview Quotes: "Served on boards to continue to influence companies in how they create value and how they promote DEI and environmental issues." "Regarding diversity, she always likes to start with the data. What does our data look like from a representation and pay equity perspective?" "Her pet peeve is board meetings that occur outside the boardroom and do not include all directors." "There is a ton of research that supports the benefits of diversity. We can make progress if we are beating the same drum."

Interview Quotes: "You should look more at private companies." "Diversity must be accompanied by inclusion and equity." "Search firms need to connect with people earlier in their careers."

Interview Quotes: "Not-for-profit board service is an important way to learn board governance." "Non minorities often fail forward and upward." "Diversity is not the goal but the vehicle." "Be persistent despite failed attempts."