{"id":1760,"date":"2020-09-23T15:36:52","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T19:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/?p=1760"},"modified":"2023-12-12T16:57:36","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T21:57:36","slug":"five-triangle-executives-getting-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/five-triangle-executives-getting-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Triangle Executives Getting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Right"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><button id=\"listenButton1\" class=\"responsivevoice-button\" type=\"button\" value=\"Play\" title=\"ResponsiveVoice Tap to Start\/Stop Speech\"><span>&#128266; Listen to this article<\/span><\/button>\n        <script>\n            listenButton1.onclick = function(){\n                if(responsiveVoice.isPlaying()){\n                    responsiveVoice.cancel();\n                }else{\n                    responsiveVoice.speak(\"With everything going on in the world, it\\'s easy to get bogged down when thinking about tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly when it comes to our workplaces. Yet, many companies and their leaders are getting it right, implementing best-in-class DEI initiatives. In some respects, few U.S. regions can boast track records on diversity and inclusion that are on par with North Carolina. According to a study by the NC Tech Association, North Carolina ranks highest among all U.S. states in terms of the percentage of women working in the technology field (35.5%), trailing only Washington, DC in this category. While much process is being made, there is critical work that still needs to be done. The same NC Tech study ranked North Carolina 22nd amongst U.S. states in terms of the percentage of tech workers identifying as culturally diverse compared to the state\\'s overall population. Fortunately, many executives have heeded the call to action and implemented programs to address shortfalls in equity, prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives, and create welcoming environments that embrace workers\\' individuality.\u00a0 With this in mind, here are five executives in the Triangle who are active champions of diversity and inclusion, along with the specialized executives they have appointed to spearhead their organizations\u2019 DEI efforts. Vincent Price, President - Duke University, Durham Kimberly Hewitt, Vice President for Institutional Equity & Chief Diversity Officer In 2020, Forbes ranked Duke University number eight in the U.S. on its \u2018Best Employer for Diversity\u2019 list. This lofty positioning also permits Duke University to lay claim to being the best employer for diversity in the entire state.\u00a0 Duke University president Vincent Price publicly stated his belief in the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives during a 2016 Duke Today interview. \u201cWithout diversity, we fail in our mission,\u201d Price said. \u201cBecause in a mirror, we see only what we already are, what we already know. And we fail in our mission without inclusion \u2013 without the generous embrace of those so different from ourselves, in a welcoming community where every member feels they belong \u2013 because if we lack the confidence to encounter difference, we will tend naturally to seek out those people and ideas most agreeable to ourselves.\u201d\u00a0 Price\u2019s support of diversity has continued. In 2020, Price used that summer\u2019s Juneteenth celebration as an opportunity to commit the Duke community to a directed, five-step plan designed to further push diversity initiatives. In his email to all Duke students, faculty, and staff, Price concluded by saying: \u201cThese actions are only a starting point. Righting the wrongs of history will take time, and our efforts will need to be focused and sustained. We must also be far clearer about our goals and transparent as we work toward them.\u201d James Goodnight, CEO - SAS Institute, Cary Jenn Mann, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer In September of 2020, People Magazine partnered with Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, to identify \u201c50 Companies that Care.\u201d SAS Institute of Cary was given a place on that list. This is just the latest award for an organization that is regularly recognized for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workers, and this commitment includes prodigious effort in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Among the internal D&I programs publicly promoted by SAS are its Black Initiatives Group, which provides STEM education and opportunities to Black employees, SAS Pride, which encourages a safe and welcoming network to LGBTQ employees and allies, and SAS Intercultural Connection, which is devoted to furthering international inclusiveness at SAS. In 2017, SAS Institute founder and CEO James Goodnight became a signatory to the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion to publicize his company\u2019s commitment to the furtherance of diversity in the workplace. Additionally, the SAS Culture Code lists specific actions to be taken in support of diversity and inclusion including the recruitment of women, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities in technology through various programs and outreach efforts. SAS also signed the HBCU Partnership Challenge pledge to create strategic partnerships with Historically Black Colleges & Universities. \u201cWe believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that can change the world,\u201d said Goodnight in a personal statement attached to the SAS Culture Code. \u201cGreat minds don\u2019t always think alike, so we make it a priority to promote an environment where varied perspectives are encouraged. Big ideas ignite when everyone is treated with fairness and respect.\u201d Dr. Tunde Sotunde - Blue Cross & Blue Shield of North Carolina, Durham Cheryl Parquet, Director of Community and Diversity Engagement When it comes to community improvement initiatives, Blue Cross & Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina is known for putting its money to work. Under the direction of the BCBS Community and Diversity Engagement department, BCBS employees not only devoted more than 12,000 volunteer hours to working in North Carolina\u2019s diverse communities in 2019, but they also privately donated $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations, which was matched by BCBS itself. BCBS is also generous when it comes to opportunities to improve the education and employment prospects of underrepresented groups. To help minimize a projected shortfall in the availability of nurses, BCBS made a direct investment of $1 million to Winston-Salem State University\u2019s (a historically black university) Division of Nursing in 2018. Much of the investment provided scholarships to nursing school students and to improve the infrastructure of the school\u2019s training facilities. Another example of BCBS\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion was on display in early 2020. BCBS invested $8 million in North Carolina\u2019s rural communities to help reduce the elevated rates of drug and alcohol use, injury, suicide, teen pregnancy, underinsurance, and uninsurance in those underfunded rural areas that serve as the homes of 40% of all North Carolinians.\u00a0\u00a0 BCBS further cemented its commitment to diversity in 2020 by making Nigerian native Dr. Tunde Sotunde the first-ever Black CEO in the organization\u2019s history. \u201cBlue Cross NC has a deep history of embracing diversity and inclusion, as evident in its ranking as one of Forbes\u2019 Best Employers for Diversity,\u201d said Sotunde in an interview with WRAL Techwire. \u201cMy appointment as the first African American CEO is just more evidence of this, and sends a strong message, internally and externally, that we are deeply rooted in fairness and equity for all, irrespective of race, color, ethnicity, and other factors.\\\" Dr. E. Wayne Holden, CEO - RTI International, Research Triangle Park Kristina Brunelle, Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion Long before his appointment as the CEO of nonprofit research juggernaut RTI International, Dr. E. Wayne Holden had a clear and public interest in diversity. While working in the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Holden conducted a great deal of research into the delivery of health services, including an article titled \u201cThe Effect of Racial and Ethnic Diversity on the Delivery of Mental Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care,\u201d which was published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings in January of 1998. Research topics aside, the scope of the research conducted at RTI International necessarily lends itself to the assembling of a diverse collection of workers and researchers. The RTI workforce boasts employees from more than 100 nationalities who are in possession of more than 250 assorted degree types ranging \u201cfrom accounting to zoology,\u201d as boasted by the company\u2019s diversity and inclusion webpage.\u00a0 To support their diverse workforce, RTI has developed several employee resource groups (ERGs), which work to enhance professional growth and promote multicultural understanding. Current ERGs that are actively benefiting the RTI workforce include the Accessibility ERG for employees with disabilities and other debilitating health conditions, the Special Needs Caregivers ERG for employees who care for relatives in need of special care, and also ERGs for women in stem, Asian American employees, Black employees, LGBTQ+ employees and their allies, and military veterans.\u00a0 \u201cAt RTI, our policies, procedures and processes revolve around ensuring that we provide an inclusive workplace that is accommodating and welcoming to all employees,\u201d said Holden, in a press release responding to RTI being named one of Forbes Magazine\u2019s \u2018Best Employers for Diversity.\u2019 \u201cWe know that our mission to improve the human condition starts from within and we celebrate and value our diverse workforce.\u201d Lynn Good, CEO - Duke Energy, Durham Joni Davis, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer In 2017 alone, Duke Energy received several awards, including \u201cThe Above and Beyond Award\u201d for its commitment to maintaining the employment of their military workers while they went on active duty, the \u201cBest Companies for Diversity Award\u201d from Black Enterprise Magazine for maintaining diversity within their employee base, senior management and suppliers, the \u201cEdison Institute Excellence Award\u201d for advancing purchasing opportunities for suppliers of diverse backgrounds, and was also given a perfect score of 100% from the Human Rights Campaign, marking Duke Energy as being among the best places to work for LGBT equality.\u00a0 Duke Energy maintains a standing council on diversity and inclusion, which maintains an inclusive culture to facilitate leadership and employee engagement. The council serves \u201cto advance diversity and inclusion from an initiative to a core value by creating a platform for learning, understanding, and meeting the unique needs of our employees.\u201d The activities of the council include workplace initiatives to heighten awareness and educate the Duke Energy workforce on the business case for diversity and inclusion.\u00a0 \u200bIn addition to Duke Energy\u2019s internal focus on diversity, it also donates more than $30 million annually to support diversity within North Carolina\u2019s communities, with the focus on education, workforce development, and environmental programs. In the process of aligning Duke Energy with the goals of CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good said in a statement, \u201cOur employees don\u2019t turn off their emotions when they come to work \u2013 and we don\u2019t want them to. We\u2019re committed to creating a safe environment for them to share their views because we\u2019ve already seen how this can foster more compassion and wellbeing among our employees.\u201d For resources to help your company with its diversity and inclusion initiatives, check out our insights.\", \"US English Male\");\n                }\n            };\n        <\/script>\n     <\/br><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With everything going on in the world, it&#8217;s easy to get bogged down when thinking about tackling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), particularly when it comes to our workplaces. Yet, many companies and their leaders are getting it right, implementing best-in-class DEI initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some respects, few U.S. regions can boast track records on diversity and inclusion that are on par with North Carolina. According to <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncstir.com\/tech-report\/tech-sector\/women-in-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the NC Tech Association, North Carolina ranks highest among all U.S. states in terms of the percentage of women working in the technology field (35.5%), trailing only Washington, DC in this category.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8874 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B-1024x341.png\" alt=\"TDM Library. Your one-stop-shop for update DEI Resources. Explore with a free trial. Click here to learn more.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B-600x200.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/NEW-TDM-Library-Display-Ad_Large-B.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/341;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While much process is being made, there is critical work that still needs to be done. The same NC Tech study ranked North Carolina 22nd amongst U.S. states <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in terms of the percentage of tech workers identifying as culturally diverse compared to the state&#8217;s overall population.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, many executives have heeded the call to action and implemented programs to address shortfalls in equity, prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives, and create welcoming environments that embrace workers&#8217; individuality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this in mind, here are five executives in the Triangle who are active champions of diversity and inclusion, along with the specialized executives they have appointed to spearhead their organizations\u2019 DEI efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Vincent Price, President &#8211; Duke University, Durham<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>Kimberly Hewitt, Vice President for Institutional Equity &amp; Chief Diversity Officer<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1767 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/177-1777422_duke-university-logo-png-300x125.png\" alt=\"Duke University logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"125\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/177-1777422_duke-university-logo-png-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/177-1777422_duke-university-logo-png.png 342w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/125;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ranked Duke University number eight in the U.S. on its \u2018<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/best-employers-diversity\/#2111ff149b9e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Best Employer for Diversity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 list. This lofty positioning also permits Duke University to lay claim to being the best employer for diversity in the entire state.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke University president Vincent Price publicly stated his belief in the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives during a 2016 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/today.duke.edu\/2016\/12\/pricewelcome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke Today<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWithout diversity, we fail in our mission,\u201d Price said. \u201cBecause in a mirror, we see only what we already are, what we already know. And we fail in our mission without inclusion \u2013 without the generous embrace of those so different from ourselves, in a welcoming community where every member feels they belong \u2013 because if we lack the confidence to encounter difference, we will tend naturally to seek out those people and ideas most agreeable to ourselves.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price\u2019s support of diversity has continued. In 2020, Price used that summer\u2019s Juneteenth celebration as an opportunity to commit the Duke community to a directed, five-step plan designed to further push diversity initiatives. In his <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/today.duke.edu\/2020\/06\/price-juneteenth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">email<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to all Duke students, faculty, and staff, Price concluded by saying: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThese actions are only a starting point. Righting the wrongs of history will take time, and our efforts will need to be focused and sustained. We must also be far clearer about our goals and transparent as we work toward them.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>James Goodnight, CEO &#8211; SAS Institute, Cary<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>Jenn Mann, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer<\/b><\/h5>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1777 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SAS-logo1-300x123.png\" alt=\"SAS logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SAS-logo1-300x123.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SAS-logo1.png 440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/123;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In September of 2020, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> partnered with Great Place to Work, a global authority on workplace culture, to identify \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/human-interest\/people-50-companies-that-care-2020\/?slide=1d88a479-4a10-416e-8308-e1e1ea39b1c3#1d88a479-4a10-416e-8308-e1e1ea39b1c3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50 Companies that Care<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d SAS Institute of Cary was given a place on that list. This is just the latest award for an organization that is regularly recognized for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its workers, and this commitment includes prodigious effort in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.com\/en_us\/company-information\/diversity\/multicultural.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">internal D&amp;I programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> publicly promoted by SAS are its Black Initiatives Group, which provides STEM education and opportunities to Black employees, SAS Pride, which encourages a safe and welcoming network to LGBTQ employees and allies, and SAS Intercultural Connection, which is devoted to furthering international inclusiveness at SAS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2017, SAS Institute founder and CEO James Goodnight became a signatory to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceoaction.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CEO Action for Diversity &amp; Inclusion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to publicize his company\u2019s commitment to the furtherance of diversity in the workplace. Additionally, the SAS Culture Code lists specific actions to be taken in support of diversity and inclusion including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the recruitment of women, veterans, people with disabilities, and other underrepresented communities in technology through various programs and outreach efforts. SAS also signed the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sas.com\/tr_tr\/news\/press-releases\/2019\/july\/education-stem-hbcu-partnership.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HBCU Partnership Challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pledge to create strategic partnerships with Historically Black Colleges &amp; Universities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe believe a diverse workforce brings unique talents and inspires teams to create software that can change the world,\u201d said Goodnight in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.sas.com\/content\/efs\/2020\/02\/10\/our-sas-culture-code-diversity-and-inclusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> attached to the SAS Culture Code. \u201cGreat minds don\u2019t always think alike, so we make it a priority to promote an environment where varied perspectives are encouraged. Big ideas ignite when everyone is treated with fairness and respect.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dr. Tunde Sotunde &#8211; Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of North Carolina, Durham<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>Cheryl Parquet, Director of Community and Diversity Engagement<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1773 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BCBSNC-Logo-CMYK-CB-LEFT-EPS-1-1024x151-1-300x44.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"44\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BCBSNC-Logo-CMYK-CB-LEFT-EPS-1-1024x151-1-300x44.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BCBSNC-Logo-CMYK-CB-LEFT-EPS-1-1024x151-1-600x88.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BCBSNC-Logo-CMYK-CB-LEFT-EPS-1-1024x151-1-768x113.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BCBSNC-Logo-CMYK-CB-LEFT-EPS-1-1024x151-1.png 1024w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/44;\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to community improvement initiatives, Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield (BCBS) of North Carolina is known for putting its money to work. Under the direction of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecrossnc.com\/community-and-diversity-engagement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCBS Community and Diversity Engagement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> department, BCBS employees not only devoted more than 12,000 volunteer hours to working in North Carolina\u2019s diverse communities in 2019, but they also privately donated $1.4 million to nonprofit organizations, which was matched by BCBS itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCBS is also generous when it comes to opportunities to improve the education and employment prospects of underrepresented groups. To help minimize a projected shortfall in the availability of nurses, BCBS <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wssu.edu\/about\/news\/articles\/2018\/04\/blue-cross-nc-announces-1-million-investment-in-wssus-division-of-nursing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">made a direct investment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of $1 million to Winston-Salem State University\u2019s (a historically black university) Division of Nursing in 2018. Much of the investment provided scholarships to nursing school students and to improve the infrastructure of the school\u2019s training facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another example of BCBS\u2019s commitment to diversity and inclusion was on display in early 2020. BCBS <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ncsfa.com\/blue-cross-nc-announces-8-million-commitment-to-rural-health-initiatives-statewide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">invested $8 million<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in North Carolina\u2019s rural communities to help reduce the elevated rates of drug and alcohol use, injury, suicide, teen pregnancy, underinsurance, and uninsurance in those underfunded rural areas that serve as the homes of 40% of all North Carolinians.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCBS further cemented its commitment to diversity in 2020 by making Nigerian native Dr. Tunde Sotunde the first-ever Black CEO in the organization\u2019s history.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cBlue Cross NC has a deep history of embracing diversity and inclusion, as evident in its ranking as one of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019 Best Employers for Diversity,\u201d said Sotunde in an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wraltechwire.com\/2020\/07\/13\/exclusive-qa-blue-cross-new-ceo-dr-tunde-sotunde-talks-healthcare-his-nigerian-roots-and-racial-inequality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interview with WRAL Techwire<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u201cMy appointment as the first African American CEO is just more evidence of this, and sends a strong message, internally and externally, that we are deeply rooted in fairness and equity for all, irrespective of race, color, ethnicity, and other factors.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Dr. E. Wayne Holden, CEO &#8211; RTI International, Research Triangle Park<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>Kristina Brunelle, Head of Global Diversity and Inclusion<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1778 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_-300x122.png\" alt=\"RTI International logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"122\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_-300x122.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_-600x245.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_-1024x417.png 1024w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_-768x313.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/1200px-RTI_International_logo.svg_.png 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/122;\" \/><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long before his appointment as the CEO of nonprofit research juggernaut RTI International, Dr. E. Wayne Holden had a clear and public interest in diversity. While working in the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Holden conducted a great deal of research into the delivery of health services, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/226729125_The_Effect_of_Racial_and_Ethnic_Diversity_on_the_Delivery_of_Mental_Health_Services_in_Pediatric_Primary_Care\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an article<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> titled \u201cThe Effect of Racial and Ethnic Diversity on the Delivery of Mental Health Services in Pediatric Primary Care,\u201d which was published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in January of 1998.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research topics aside, the scope of the research conducted at RTI International necessarily lends itself to the assembling of a diverse collection of workers and researchers. The RTI workforce boasts employees from more than 100 nationalities who are in possession of more than 250 assorted degree types ranging \u201cfrom accounting to zoology,\u201d as boasted by the company\u2019s diversity and inclusion webpage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support their diverse workforce, RTI has developed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rti.org\/employee-resource-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">several employee resource groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (ERGs), which work to enhance professional growth and promote multicultural understanding. Current ERGs that are actively benefiting the RTI workforce include the Accessibility ERG for employees with disabilities and other debilitating health conditions, the Special Needs Caregivers ERG for employees who care for relatives in need of special care, and also ERGs for women in stem, Asian American employees, Black employees, LGBTQ+ employees and their allies, and military veterans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAt RTI, our policies, procedures and processes revolve around ensuring that we provide an inclusive workplace that is accommodating and welcoming to all employees,\u201d said Holden, in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rti.org\/announcements\/forbes-magazine-recognizes-rti-international-among-best-employers-diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a press release<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> responding to RTI being named one of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forbes Magazine\u2019s<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2018Best Employers for Diversity.\u2019 \u201cWe know that our mission to improve the human condition starts from within and we celebrate and value our diverse workforce.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Lynn Good, CEO &#8211; Duke Energy, Durham<\/b><\/h3>\n<h5><b>Joni Davis, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer<\/b><\/h5>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1779 alignnone lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Duke-Energy-logo-2013-300x96.png\" alt=\"Duke Energy logo\" width=\"300\" height=\"96\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Duke-Energy-logo-2013-300x96.png 300w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Duke-Energy-logo-2013-600x192.png 600w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Duke-Energy-logo-2013-768x246.png 768w, https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Duke-Energy-logo-2013.png 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/96;\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2017 alone, Duke Energy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/our-company\/about-us\/awards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">received several awards<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including \u201cThe Above and Beyond Award\u201d for its commitment to maintaining the employment of their military workers while they went on active duty, the \u201cBest Companies for Diversity Award\u201d from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black Enterprise Magazine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for maintaining diversity within their employee base, senior management and suppliers, the \u201cEdison Institute Excellence Award\u201d for advancing purchasing opportunities for suppliers of diverse backgrounds, and was also given a perfect score of 100% from the Human Rights Campaign, marking Duke Energy as being among the best places to work for LGBT equality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duke Energy maintains a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duke-energy.com\/our-company\/about-us\/diversity\/councils\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">standing council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on diversity and inclusion, which maintains an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inclusive culture to facilitate leadership and employee engagement. The council serves \u201cto advance diversity and inclusion from an initiative to a core value by creating a platform for learning, understanding, and meeting the unique needs of our employees.\u201d The activities of the council include workplace initiatives to heighten awareness and educate the Duke Energy workforce on the business case for diversity and inclusion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200bIn addition to Duke Energy\u2019s internal focus on diversity, it also donates more than $30 million annually to support diversity within North Carolina\u2019s communities, with the focus on education, workforce development, and environmental programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the process of aligning Duke Energy with the goals of CEO Action for Diversity &amp; Inclusion, Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good said in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/charlotte\/news\/2017\/07\/27\/duke-energy-joins-national-diversity-organization.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a statement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u201cOur employees don\u2019t turn off their emotions when they come to work \u2013 and we don\u2019t want them to. We\u2019re committed to creating a safe environment for them to share their views because we\u2019ve already seen how this can foster more compassion and wellbeing among our employees.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/library\/%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-8047 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/thediversitymovement.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/TDM-Library-Footer-Ad-B-1024x85.png\" alt=\"Display ad for TDM Library. Text says &quot;Find more content like this in TDM Library. 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