PUBLISHER’S COLUMN

All Things Diversity & Inclusion

FOUNDER/CEO/PUBLISHER James R. Rector

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Dear Readers,

I wish to use my quarterly column to express my sincere gratitude and congratulations to the organizations and candidates presented in this issue. Participation in our awards is a clear expression of how an organization views diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as its employees. Nominating an employee for any of our awards, based on that person’s merit, achievement, and leadership, marks that organization as truly focused on its employees. Nominating for our awards is truly a fruitful exercise and productive collaboration.

As you read this issue of PDJ, please note the organizations represented by a winning candidate, as well as the authors of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion editorial contributions. The companies that participate in our awards make a thoughtful investment and leverage the prestige that being publicly awarded brings. Being acknowledged demonstrates to the world that employees are important and cared for. This is “walk the talk” in action.

We’re delighted to highlight Latino Leaders Worth Watching and Diversity Leaders in this issue. Of special note are the essays submitted by the winners of Latino Leaders Worth Watching. The essay is a unique component of the candidate’s profile presented on a full page in the magazine. The essay provides our readers with an opportunity to get to know the candidate.

The organizations being honored as Diversity Leaders share with readers an overview of their diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and initiatives. The individuals who lead the development and execution of strategies and initiatives that are moving the DEI needle within the organizations are also featured as part of the full-page presentation provided each winner.

Looking forward, we will be highlighting Asian Leaders Worth Watching and Women Worth Watching® in STEM in the 2022 Q2 issue and then, Women Worth Watching® in Leadership in the 2022 Q3 issue.

It is always and honor and a joy to interact with these committed companies and their employees, and to celebrate achievement and leadership in the workforce. Again, Congratulations!

Honored to serve.

James R. Rector Publisher & Founder Since 1999

PAGE 12 How The Tech Industry Can Make Even More Progress In Empowering Women

By Traci Wade, Oracle

Traci Wade of Oracle discusses the issue of gender bias in the tech industry and shares with our readers the ways companies can do more to address gender inequity, offering examples from her own company.

PAGE 14 The Four Pillars of our DEI Framework

By Yusuf Z. Zakir, Davis Wright Tremaine

Yusif Z. Zakir of Davis Wright Tremaine describes the four pillars of his company’s DEI strategy— Community, Growth, Education, and Engagement— and explains how they are essential to DEI success.

Inclusion Inspires Ingenuity

At AMD, our mission is growing a diverse, inclusive workforce that embraces different perspectives and experiences to foster innovation, challenge the status quo, and drive business performance. That’s why we foster a culture of diversity and respect — because the future of thought leadership depends on it.

Congratulations to our 2022 Latin Leaders Worth Watching!

AMD is proud to have these three leaders— Sofia McDaniel, Dan Chavez and Rhonda Medlin — among this year’s award winners.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT AMD.COM