Diversity Officers List

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Rhode Island | ri.gov TomásÁvila, associate director, R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Address Phone

1 Capitol Hill Providence, R.I.02908 (401) 222-2280 No. local full-time employees Corporate diversity programs

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The R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion’s purpose is to ensure nondiscrimination, diversity, equity and equal opportunity in all aspects of state government

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2021: NL CVS HealthCorp. | cvshealth.com DavidL.Casey, senior vice president, workforce strategies, and chief diversity officer

General Dynamics Electric Boat | gdeb.com TracyNixon-Moore, manager, organization design, diversity and inclusion

Citizens Financial GroupInc. | citizensbank.com MikeSebring, head of diversity and inclusion, senior vice president

Brown University | brown.edu SylviaCarey-Butler, vice president for institutional equity and diversity

Fidelity InvestmentsInc. | fidelity.com WendyJohn, head of global diversity and inclusion

University of Rhode Island | uri.edu DorcaM.Paulino, director, Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance

Amica Mutual InsuranceCo. | amica.com ShameemAwam, assistant vice president, talent management and diversity, equity and inclusion, human resources

Ocean State JobLot | oceanstatejoblot.com LaurenMinutoli, director, associate experience and engagement;BobSelle, chief people officer

FM Global | fmglobal.com SonseraeToles, vice president, culture and employee experience

Johnson & Wales University | jwu.edu RalphTavares, director of diversity and outreach 1 CVS Drive Woonsocket, R.I.02895 (401) 765-1500

165 Dillabur Ave. North Kingstown, R.I.02852 (401) 268-2300

1 Citizens Plaza Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 456-7000

1 Prospect St. Providence, R.I.02912 (401) 863-1000

900 Salem St. Smithfield, R.I.02917 (401) 292-5000

35 Campus Ave. South Kingstown, R.I.02881 (401) 874-2116

100 Amica Way Lincoln, R.I.02865 (800) 242-6422

375 Commerce Park Road North Kingstown, R.I.02852 (401) 295-2672

270 Central Ave. Johnston, R.I.02919 (401) 275-3000

8 Abbott Park Place Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 598-1000

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Employs team of colleagues dedicated to ensuring youths, mature workers, veterans and individuals with disabilities have a place within the company Partners with a variety of organizations such as the National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers, among others, that offer development and networking opportunities that connect recruiters with a diverse talent pool

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The Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity offers multiple programs and initiatives surrounding diversity, including the Diversity Advisory Board, Diversity Luncheon Series and staff professional development days/workshops

Offers six employee resource groups, which are self-organized groups of employees with common interests in areas such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and military Social Justice and Inclusion Micro-credential - faculty, staff, affiliates Safe Zone Training - students, faculty, staff Title IX - all University employees Workplace Harassment Prevention Training - all new University employees Bystander Intervention Program - students Diversity & Inclusion Badge Program - graduate students Amica makes diversity and inclusion an active part of the company, as well as addresses issues that are central to the company, its employees and customers

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Focuses on leveraging diversity of thought, experience, background and any other perceived barrier to create balanced teams, with attention on recruiting, developing talents of its team members

Among numerous initiatives, the company partners with Society of Women Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers, which provides recruitment, development and networking opportunities for potential employees

Bridge Faculty Fellow Program, which identifies individuals who will rotate through the position, working to enhance campuswide knowledge and awareness of racial justice

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2021: 13 International Game TechnologyPLC | igt.com KimBarkerLee, vice president, diversity and inclusion 10 Memorial Blvd. Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 392-1000

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Created the Office of Diversity and Inclusion within its People and Transformation organization; responsible for implementing the global strategic plan for diversity and inclusion

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2021: 14 Raytheon Missiles & Defense | raytheon.com ShandaHinton, chief diversity officer

HasbroInc. | hasbro.com BryonyBouyer, franchise strategy, consumer products, diversity and inclusion;AlisonMartins, director of diversity and inclusion

Providence College | providence.edu JacquelinePeterson, consultant on diversity 1847 West Main Road Portsmouth, R.I.02871 (401) 842-5438

1027 Newport Ave. Pawtucket, R.I.02862 (401) 431-8697

1 Cunningham Square Providence, R.I.02918 (401) 865-2294

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Corporate Responsibility Scorecard includes a variety of objectives designed to reinforce a commitment to make meaningful progress toward company's long-term diversity and inclusion goals

Promotes a culture of inclusion in which employees feel valued, respected and engaged, and where their differences, skills and experiences are embraced

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mini Grants support efforts by faculty, staff and student organizations through programs and leadership experiences to help make the college a diverse community

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Rhode Island School of Design | risd.edu MatthewShenoda, vice president of social equity and inclusion

Bryant University | bryant.edu KevinMartins, assistant vice president, diversity, equity and inclusion;MaileeKue, assistant vice president, student affairs and Title IX coordinator Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island | bcbsri.com JennyBautista, diversity, equity and inclusion manager

Rhode Island College | ric.edu AnnaCano Morales, interim vice president of external relations, diversity and equity

YMCA of Greater Providence | ymcagreaterprovidence.org KobiDennis, diversity, equity and inclusion officer

Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island | nhpri.org TaliaBrookshire, chief diversity officer

GilbaneInc. | gilbaneco.com KavonMcAdams, inclusion program manager

Nixon PeabodyLLP | nixonpeabody.com RekhaChiruvolu, chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer 2 College St. Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 454-6100

1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, R.I.02917 (401) 232-6000

500 Exchange St. Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 459-1000

600 Mount Pleasant Ave. Providence, R.I.02908 (401) 456-8000

21 Peace St., 6th Floor Providence, R.I.02907-1510 (401) 521-9622

910 Douglas Pike Smithfield, R.I.02917 (401) 459-6000

7 Jackson Walkway Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 456-5800

1 Citizens Plaza Providence, R.I.02903 (401) 454-1000 799 Social equity and inclusion plan; annual training for senior le focused on diversity, equity and inclusion adership

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PwC Center for Diversity and Inclusion serves as a resource to empower students, staff and faculty to be active participants in building a diverse and responsible community

Diversity Council, long-term strategic plan for diversity, equity and inclusion sets a course for recruitment, training, culture, community support, product development and strategic initiatives

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion promotes active and ongoing processes that advance social and racial justice and equity collegewide

Working with local and global partners to identify and remove the barriers that historically have prevented some of those in our communities from thriving, while ensuring that each individual can access the unique support they need

Employee resource groups, Diversity Week celebrations, DEI focused training requirements, DEI Internal SharePoint and participation in 300-plus community/cultural events in Rhode Island annually

Offers programs such as Inclusion & Diversity Council, Community Engagement, Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to Supplier Diversity and Gilbane’s Rising Contractor Program NP Scholars Program offers a paid internship during the school year for second- and third-year law students; Mansfield Rule, in which at least 30% of the candidate pool considered for all leadership roles or opportunities must be women, attorneys of color, LGBTQ+ attorneys or attorneys with disabilities