Founder,
Dani Monroe launches the inaugural Chief Diversity Officer Summit on Martha’s Vineyard.
Although there are many paths to progress in inclusion, equity, and diversity, the most direct route is through the collective impact of Chief Diversity Officers. With this thought in mind, Dani Monroe founded and launched the inaugural Martha’s Vineyard Chief Diversity Officer Summit. Over 125 Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) from around the U.S. and representing 24 industries gathered to reflect on current times, reset their mindset and re-envision the road ahead.
Monroe noted that the Summit attracted more attendees than she could ever have imagined. CDOs from Fidelity, MetLife, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Google, Amazon, Cushman Wakefield, and Liberty Mutual participated. The Summit collectively represented some 1.6 million employees nationwide and noted that nearly 40% of the CDOs present reported to the CEO.
Dani Monroe, Founder, MV CDO Summit, President, CenterFocus International, Inc. ~Cheryl Richards Photographer~
“With the Summit, I wanted to strengthen the leadership capability of CDOs, especially given that their responsibilities are more complex today than ever before. Some may not have known they needed this gathering, but before we can lead DEI into the future, we must take the time to reflect on the tumultuous era in which we live and see how the role of CDO has evolved,” said Monroe.