Chicago (Aug. 30, 2024) – Diversity MBA Media proudly announces its 18th annual recognition of the Top 100 Under 50 Executive and Emerging Leaders, celebrating an outstanding group of innovators, change-makers, and visionaries who are redefining leadership across industries. This year’s honorees exemplify the dynamic intersection of excellence, diversity, and impactful leadership that is shaping the future of corporate America.
Chosen from a competitive pool of candidates, these 100 leaders distinguish themselves by their ability to drive transformative change within their organizations and communities. Representing a broad spectrum of sectors, including technology, health care, finance, and more, they demonstrate a relentless commitment to innovation and inclusion.
“The 2024 class of Top 100 Under 50 reflects the evolving landscape of leadership,” said Pamela McElvane, CEO of Diversity MBA Media. “These executives and emerging leaders are not only achieving extraordinary success in their careers but are also paving the way for the next generation of diverse leaders. Their dedication to fostering inclusive environments and their visionary approaches to leadership set new
benchmarks for what it means to lead in today’s world.”
This year’s honorees have been selected based on rigorous criteria that include not just professional achievements but also their contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within their organizations. Many of these leaders have broken through traditional barriers, bringing fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to the forefront of their industries.
“The impact of these leaders extends far beyond their titles and roles,” McElvane continued. “They are the architects of a more inclusive and equitable future, and their influence resonates across all levels of business. Their leadership is a testament to the power of diversity and the critical importance of creating pathways for all to succeed.”
In a year marked by significant challenges and opportunities, the 2024 Top 100 Under 50 honorees stand out for their resilience, creativity, and strategic foresight. Their stories of success serve as powerful reminders of the potential that diverse leadership brings to the table.
As Diversity MBA Media celebrates this milestone, the organization remains committed to recognizing and supporting leaders who are driving meaningful change. The Top 100 Under 50 continues to be a vital platform for showcasing the achievements of diverse leaders who are shaping the future of corporate America.
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For more information on the 2024 Top 100 Under 50 honorees, visit www.diversitymbamagazine.com
CONGRATULATIONS 2024 EXECUTIVE LEADERS
| Aaron Galeener, MPP Chief Administrative Officer, Health Plan Services Cook County Health | Alan Kleinerman, MBA Vice President, Head of Disruption Kraft Heinz | Alex Dotesky, BS Managing Director Capital Y Management | Alina Butler, MA Head of Global Diversity & Inclusion Web Tech | Dr. Anthony C. Hood, PhD EVP & Chief Diversity Officer First Horizon |
| Candice Jones, BS Senior Director, Culture Diversity Equity & Inclusion Walmart Stores | Charles Calloway Jr, JD Shareholder Greenberg Traurig, LLP | Dr. Christina Pacione Zayas, PhD Chief of Staff City of Chicago | Dave Baldwin, MBA President Chicago Fire Football Club | David Kim, JD Assistant General Counsel Horizon BCBS New Jersey |
| DeEtte Montgomery, MBA Chief Operations Officer Dignity Health Medical Foundation | Dimple Vashi, MS Vice President Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | Eliese Bernard, MBA President Wellstar Cobb Medical Center | Erblin Ribari, MPA, MSC, MBA Chief Financial Officer Dua.com | Erica Marquez Avitia Chief Operating Officer Old Mission Holdings LLC |
| Geneen Ransaw, SPHR Vice President, Teammate Experience Advocate Health | Gerardo Garcia Deputy Commissioner Chicago Office of Planning Development | Gina Fambrough, MBA VP Health Equity Ops & Performance Novant Health | Ginger DeAraujo, MBA Vice President Commercial Finance Ferrara Candy Company | Griffin Cotter, BS Vice President 29th Street Capital |
| J. Israel Greene, BS Founder & Chief Strategist Mosaic Worx, LLC | Dr. J’Tia Hart, PhD Director, Nuclear Nonproliferation Idaho National Laboratory | Jamie Rotnicki, MBA VP of Innovation Millson Coors Beverage Co | Janet Chess, MS Global VP & Managing Director IBM | Jasmine Flowers Mazyck, MBA Managing Director Flowers Communications |
| Jessica Feldman, BASc Senior Marketing Strategist & & Integrations Specialist Digital Vibes Agency | Jill Zahara, MBA Market Manager/Executive Director Morgan Stanley | Judy Yeh, MBA Head of Media Abbvie | Julieta LaMalfa, CPA, CFE, CPA Chief Financial Officer Carnela Media Inc | Kallie Emmerich, MBA Head of North America Startups |
| Keba Mbaye, MBA Sr. Director International Expansion Ferrara Candy Company | Kelli Mason, JD Chief People Officer Recidiviz | LaTasha Brooks, MBA Vice President Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | Laura Minzer, BS President Illinois Life & Health Insurance Council | Lauren Powers, BA/BS Chief Operations Officer & Partner Microsite Digital Marketing Agency |
| Lisa Merchant Harrell Chief Human Resources Officer Cleveland LLC | Lottie Holland, MBA Vice President, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement & EEO Compliance Officer Stellantis | Lydia Smith, MBA Chief Diversity Officer Victoria’s Secret | Matt Gray, MBA Vice President, Strategy & Analytics Chicago Blackhawks | Morgan Elise Johnson Publisher The TRiiBE |
| NaDonya Jackson-McKinney, MBA, CPA VP, Divisional Controller Advocus National Title Insurance | Dr. Nat’e Guyton, DDS Chief Operations Officer CommonSpirit Health- California Hospital Medical Center | Nicole Mari Varisco, MHA Executive Director of Market Development St. Luke’s Health | Nike Onifade, MS Division Vice President, Oncology Service Line CommonSpirit Health | Nikki Lang, BS Chief Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer Bimbo Bakeries USA |
| Dr. Pranav Golchale, PhD Vice President, Quantum Software Cold Quanta | Prentice O. Lipsey President & CEO – Sr Living CommonSpirit Health | Rachel Powitzky, JD Vice Chair Labor & Employment, Trial Lawyer Foley & Lardner LLP | Rebecca Erfurt, PhD Chief of Staff Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Seth Smiley-Humphries, MBA Diversity Equity & Inclusion Officer GE Hitachi |
| Shama Patel Founder & CEO Clean Your Dirty Face | Shannon Bryant, MS Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Kaleida Health | Tanesha Wade, MS SVP & Chief Diversity Officer Chicago Bears | Tanvi B Patel, JD Partner Neil Gerber Eisenberg | Tony Iannessa CEO BIG Construction |
| Dr. Tonya Rivers, DBA CEO Rock Your Dream | Traci Keen, BS CEO mate Fertility | Dr. Ty Richardson, PhD Vice President The Advance Innovation Society |
CONGRATULATIONS 2024 EMERGING LEADERS
| Akshay Patel, MHA Director, Applied Data Scientist Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Alejandro Scott Analyst Advisor Wells Fargo | Alicia Garza, MS Principal Black Futures Lab | Andi Trubiano, MBA Senior Food Scientist Ferrara Candy Company | Aubrey Alexander, MPA Strategist Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan |
| Bryan Hardaway, MBA, MSF Cash Manager Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | Carlos Terrazas, MPP Global Disability Inclusion Manager McDonalds Corporation | Cecilia Newman, MBA Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program Manager American Institutes for Research | Chandra Moore, MArch Director of Design & Architecture coG-Studio | Daisy Ayllon, JD Personal Injury Attorney Levin & Perconti |
| Danielle Harris, JD Director, Sr. Counsel Employment Law Discover Financial Services | Darrick Hooker, JD Partner, Intellectual Property Counselor & Litigator Barnes & Thornburg LLP | Deidre Garrett, MS Director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago | Enrique I. Juarez, MBA Sr. Manager Strategy & Business Planning - Global Export Grainger | Fadjanie Cadet, MBA Director, Diversity and Inclusion Forrester |
| Freddy Igbinosa, MBA SVP Market Relationship Manager Bank of America | Garry Gross, MD Executive Director, Leadership Development Wellstar Health System | Dr. Georgia Forrest, MD Associate Chief Medical Information Officer Wellstar Health System | Dr. Haroon Malak, DHS SRM Trade ROI Manager, Mars Wrigley | Heidi Stallings Swallow, MA Lead Business Operations Analyst Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago |
| Juan V. Andrade, MAFM, CFE Senior Manager, Finance PMO Ferrara Candy Company | Katherine Alexander, PhD Assistant Professor Quinlan School of Business Loyola University | Khai Yang, BA Director Data & Analytics Strategy Allstate Insurance | Kristina Edwards Managing Director, Investor Relations United Airlines | L’Oréal Neal, MBA Enterprise Center of Excellence Lead -DEI Talent Initiatives Advocate Health |
| Lisa An Wong, MBA Director of Strategy & Head, Pacific Rim Product Mgmt (Wealth Banking) BMO Bank | Lynne Brown, MBA GSI Team Leader GE Grid Solutions | Neil Walker, MBA Safeguards and Security Department Manager Idaho National Laboratory | Nicholas Zallis, MBA Director of Operations US Foods | Precious S. Jacobs, JD Litigator Jenner & Black LLP |
| Rachel Belano, MHA/MBA Director of Supply Chain Operations Ulta Beauty | Dr. Rubin Espinosa, PhD Professor of English & Director of Medieval Studies Arizona State University | Shannon Twumasi, M.Ed. System Director, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CommonSpirit Health | Somersette Black, JD Director II, Compliance, Ethics and Government Program Audits Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan | Sunshine Shepherd, MPA K-12 STEM Education Coordinator, Idaho National Laboratory |
| Lt. Sydney Taylor Lieutenant United States Public Health Service | Tamisha Bourne, MIS Manager, Provider Partnerships Horizon BCBS New Jersey | Tevin Price, MS Recruiter, BRG Leader Novant Health | Tyrone Wise, MA Associate Director, Boost University of California Business School | Yih Wen Len, MBA Sr. Director of Marketing Oracle Corporation |
| Rocio Sanchez, MSN President/Clinical RN, Midwest Nursing Professional Governance Advocate Health |
