Columbus CEO
In the aftermath of the racial justice protests of 2020, companies and organizations have stepped up their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Many have added new DEI roles and made commitments to diversify their boards, staff, suppliers and charitable efforts.
Here are nine DEI professionals to know in Columbus.
Rhonda Talford Knight, CEO and founder, Knight Consulting Group
“I can have a seat at the table, but is my voice being heard? We are not doing the real work of DEI if we’re not landing in the space of belonging. You can measure engagement and you can measure retention. Research shows that when there s a sense of belonging, people are engaged and they stay. Guess who has the greater sense of belonging? White males. Why? There s white males across the cascade of leadership positions. You have to talk about behavioral change, but you also have to talk about systems, policies and procedures that ensure that belonging.”
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