ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Difference Makers, N to R)

Sheila Oliver, Fabiana Pierre-Louis, Suuchi Ramesh and Carlos Rodriguez appeared in our Top 25 rankings. View them here. Wendy Neu Chair and CEO Hugo Neu She brings a fresh face as a developer with her Kearny Point project....

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Difference Makers, S to Z)

Zakiya Smith Ellis, Bob Unanue and Tahesha Way appeared in our Top 25 rankings. View them here. Marcus Samuelsson Owner and chef Marcus B&P Samuelsson, who is noted as much for his commitment to Newark as his restaurant’s...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (No. 1 — John Harmon)

John Harmon CEO African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey He has Gov. Phil Murphy’s ear. Trust us when we say he is one of the people Murphy turns to when he needs to know what’s going...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Rising stars, A to Z)

They are the next generation of leaders. They are under 35(ish). They are the names you need to know to be ready for the future. Alyana Alfaro Post Press secretary Office of Gov. Phil Murphy It’s a thankless...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Difference Makers, L to M)

Jose Lozano, Luis De La Hoz/Carlos Medina and Bob Menendez appeared in our Top 25 rankings. View them here. Allison Ladd Director of Economic and Housing Development City of Newark Ladd has focused on implementing Mayor Ras Baraka’s...

ROI-NJ presents our ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 list

Here is what we are tired of: Business leaders and companies saying they would like to have a more diverse workforce, leadership team and board representation — but they struggle to find qualified candidates. Nonsense. We...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Top 25, A to Z)

John Harmon CEO African American Chamber of Commerce of N.J. The founder and CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce is our No. 1 selection this year. Read his full profile here. Ras Baraka Mayor City of Newark As long...

ROI Influencers: People of Color 2020 (Difference Makers, D to G)

Michellene Davis, Ken Frazier, Alberto Garofolo, Don Ghermezian, Aisha Glover, David Gould and Gurbir Grewal appeared in our Top 25 rankings. View them here. Marilyn Davis N.J. state director, government affairs Altice The former Labor Department official now...

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