Charlene Vickers is the Director, Supplier Diversity & Inclusion for Johnson & Johnson.  She is responsible for developing and executing business strategies and solutions for the supplier diversity program while building critical relationships with internal and external stakeholders including advocacy groups, NGOs, industry partners and peer companies. Charlene shares that moment she realize her strengths to tap into her purpose and be the confident woman that she is today.  She also...

Ann Ramakumaran is the Founder and CEO of Ampcus Inc.  Ann is a technology savvy entrepreneur with more than 20 plus years of design, development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus and Ampcus group of companies into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization. For eleven consecutive years she has been recognized as a top Asian American owned...

Steffny Wallace is a Lavender Farmer and Essential Oil Alchemist.  She was a TV producer in the advertising world for 30+ years, alongside being a lifelong spiritual seeker.  For the past 7 years, Steffny is a a lavender farmer working with a new process called Enlivening.  Steffny is also part of USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their professional and personal lives, thus empowering and uplifting them in...

Ashley Araujo is a Global Contingent Sourcing Manager for Salesforce.  She is results driven, analytical, strategic and a Global MSP Program Management professional who has enhances her career by obtaining a Procurement or Program manager position within a PMO while supporting contingent workforce solutions. Ashley obtained certification in State and Federal employment law.  She is a proven leader who can manage multiple projects and programs while fostering teamwork through consistent...

Sherry-Lee Singh is the Senior Director for Supplier Inclusion for Walmart.  Sherry is a corporate and development leader with extensive international experience in philanthropy, entrepreneurship, sustainability, food and agriculture systems, sustainable supply chains, and team, programs and operations management. Sherry shares the importance when you give it your all and how it can build your confidence. Sherry is also part of the advisory board for USPAACC WISE, a program intended for...

Keisha Stephens is a Director People Operations.  Keisha has a wealth of experience in Contingent Strategy and Operations from managing enterprise client programs, as well as vendor-side experience. In addition to Contingent Workforce, Keisha leads several People programs including Offers+, Recruiting Coordination & Employee Referrals, Global Mobility & Immigration, and the People Heal. She has a proven track record in building, implementing, and managing global programs and...

Jennifer Rasing is the Global Pan Asian Network (PAN) People & Business Resource Group Lead for Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS). A passionate scientist and leader for over 20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry, she is committed to championing and advancing equitable outcomes for all. She aims to empower the AANHPI workforce, promote diversity in healthcare, strengthen health equity and advance social justices for AANHPI patients and communities.  Throughout her tenure at BMS, Jennifer has...

Vivian Pham is the CFO at oneNav. Vivian has over 25 years of experience in finance and treasury executive roles in a range of technology businesses, from Fortune 200 companies to startups. She has combined her strategic and tactical financial leadership in all areas of finance, producing quantifiable bottom line results and financial strength. Most recently, Vivian served as President at Mirapath, Inc. Prior to that she was VP of Finance and Operations at Olivela, Inc., Director of...

Megha Malik is a Global Director, Corporate & Professional Services Procurement.  She is an award winning Business Relationship and Sourcing professional, with an MBA and extensive global experience across organizations.  Megha has demonstrated strong communication, business development, category management, contract negotiation and analytical skills across multiple industries.  She is experienced in engaging with C-Level and senior management and effectively managing multiple projects...

Lisa Brunet is the founder and CEO of DLZP Group.  The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of services with a proven ability to deliver cost-competitive solutions to our clients, regardless of size, industry or location, including:  Advisory services designed to help you meet strategic goals, properly scoped cybersecurity and privacy controls, holistic support for application design, build and operating services, infrastructure to achieve rapid launch on migration projects, and machine...

Kimberly Chastang-Lee is a Senior Director Strategic Sourcing Leader.  She is known for transforming Sourcing organizations into indispensable business partners at high profile organizations.  With 20+ years of experience, Kimberly can quickly assess business cases, produce and execute solutions, and build buy-in with key Executives across functions.  Her highly personable and impact oriented approach to leadership and relationship building has positioned her as a sought out leader in the...

Sangeeta Sharma is the co-founder of Eduley and the President of NIWE - Academy of Cosmetology & Massage.  With her extensive background and success in both education and spa ownership, Sangeeta created the state-of-the-art academic institution which is known as NIWE Academy. She recognized a need in Calgary for a personal, one-on-one, and innovative approach in learning. By combining both of her passions in life, education and beauty, Sangeeta founded the only cosmetology and massage...

Amy Geiger is the Director of FLEX Talent Solutions which is part of Marriot International.  She has championed the Fortune 100 organization’s internally run program, expanded its boundaries and bolstered its capabilities. In June, she launched a direct sourcing program to build out Marriott’s talent pools and benefit from its employer brand. And after a year-long RFP, she is also implementing a new VMS to launch by early next year. And in July, she eliminated Marriott’s MSP, bringing all...

Thea Cruz Brown is the Program Manager for USPAACC.  She is a results-driven professional with a strong track record in program and event management from concept to success.  Thea's passion lies in creating unforgettable brand experiences and driving results through innovative marketing strategies. With years of experience working with partners and external clients, she excels in building collaborative relationships that achieve outstanding outcomes. Thea shares how working for USPAACC has...

Shivangi Bajpai is a Global contingent workforce professional with extensive program and project management skills.  She is a relationship advisor providing strategic consulting and support for contingent workforce planning, total talent, stakeholder and supplier relationship management. Shivangi has a proven track record of establishing strong business and supplier relationships. She is also passionate about diversity and inclusion and is part of the USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI...

Kathleen Wong is the Head of Supplier Diversity at Adobe where she leads the company's efforts to foster a more inclusive and sustainable supply chain, aligning with the company's core values and strategic objectives.  Under her leadership, Adobe has achieved significant milestones in data center sustainability and supplier diversity and inclusion, becoming a recognized leader in the software sector and beyond. She has received multiple awards for my contributions, including Adobe's...

Rachel Kutz the Vice President for Mass Market Supply Chain and Operational Efficiencies.  She leads the consumer product supply chain for AT&T Mobility, Broadband, and Business. In this role, she energizes a team of over a thousand diverse employees dedicated to better serving customers through operations coupled with an unbridled passion to deliver world-class customer service with retail excellence. This includes ownership of all AT&T’s sourcing, logistics, supplier quality...

Camellia Chan is the founder and CEO of Flexxon where she oversees the company’s business development and growth, industry partnerships, and expansion to regional and global markets.  She started the company in 2007, and it has since grown into an international business with a presence in over 50 cities. Headquartered in Singapore, the well-known innovation hub serves as the home-base for our research and development lab, manufacturing centre and corporate headquarters. Flexxon continues to...

Karin Hung is the President of the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC), the largest and most established national non-profit organization representing Asian American and Asian American-related groups in business, sciences, the arts, sports, education, public and community services. She has over 14 years of leadership experience in hospitality, brand management, new product development and launch, and event management, working with global brands such as...

Jessica Ye is a real estate entrepreneur and developer.  Having sold nearly half a billion dollars' worth of real estate and over 20 years of industry experiences, Jessica has extensive real estate experience in sales and marketing, development projects, condo conversion, new construction, luxury homes and property management. This vast experience, combined with her drive and hard work, allows Jessica to offer her clients an unmatched level of market knowledge, investment and development...

Sundari Pai Luts is a dedicated DEI champion and currently Senior Manager, Global Supplier Diversity at Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) and is passionate about diverse economic inclusion, community empowerment, advocacy, policy, driving strategic programs, and making the world a better place. In this role, she strategically supports the development, expansion and execution of corporate-wide global supplier diversity strategies, policies, and procedures working with internal and external business...

Ming Chen is the President & CEO at MSL Global Express Inc, a trusted Airfreight forwarder for over 31 years.   MSL Express always seeks to maximize client satisfaction, as they move freight globally for virtually every industry.  Ming has been working for the company for over 15 years and was recently promoted to the CEO position.  Ming is also part of the USPAACC WISE, a program intended for AAPI Women that would strategically address core issues and create lasting impact in their...

Vidhya Srinivasan a Chief Product and Marketing Officer. She leads the global marketing organization across corporate, brand, product, client, partner and field marketing. She brings a successful track record of digital disruption, repositioning of companies and creating categories for relevance and growth. Most recently, she served as Blue Yonder's Senior Vice President of Marketing where she was responsible for brand, product and industry marketing, GTM strategy and enablement. Vidhya...

Cassandra Faire has over 20 years of experience in the industry working as a client sponsor of contingent labor, a staffing supplier, and within an MSP.  She has vast experience in risk assessment, program management, business process redesign, performance metrics, and business process analysis has laid the foundation for the development of some of Talent Solutions TAPFIN’s operational best practices and organizational standards. Cassandra shares the moment she decided to show up as her...