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Illinois Diversity Council

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Our Partners

The Illinois Diversity Council proudly recognizes our partners for supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. If you would like to learn about the different ways in which your organization can join, please contact the Illinois Diversity Council at [email protected]
BMO Financial Group
Brunswick Corporation
Byline Bank
Chicago Transit Authority
Collegis Education
Conagra Brands
DePaul University
DuPage County Health Department
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Genesis HealthCare
Graphic Packaging International, LLC
Huntington National Bank
IAA
Metra
NielsenIQ
Pace Suburban Bus
Primient
Revantage
Reynolds Brands
Sinai Chicago
TYLin - Greeley and Hansen
TransUnion
United Airlines

Executive Leadership Council

Our National Diversity Council executive leadership councils are comprised of the best and brightest diversity leaders. These individuals are from various industries and champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in their workplaces and communities. This core team guides our state diversity councils and manages strategy for key goals and initiatives.

If your organization is interested in having a representative on our executive leadership council, please contact the Illinois Diversity Council at [email protected]

Kay Beer

Kay Beer

Senior Director, Global Talent & TIDE
Brunswick Corporation

Kimberly Fahey

Kimberly Fahey

EVP and CIO
Collegis Education

Theresa Fletcher-Brown

Theresa Fletcher-Brown

Director, EEO and Compliance Programs l EEO Officer
Chicago Transit Authority

Bethany Florek

Bethany Florek

Vice President of Human Resources
TYLin - Greeley and Hansen

Brandon Jones

Brandon Jones

Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager
Primient

Brian Joseph

Brian Joseph

Sr. Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition
Aerotek

Enid Martinez – Gonzalez

Enid Martinez – Gonzalez

AVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Revantage

Tamara Mata

Tamara Mata

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Valley Bank

Faith McFall-Smith

Faith McFall-Smith

Sr. Consultant, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
TransUnion

Lorri Newson

Lorri Newson

Chief Financial & Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer
Pace Suburban Bus

Nathalie Nunes

Nathalie Nunes

Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Sinai Chicago

Jeannette Robles

Jeannette Robles

Director, Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)

Yashica Tate

Yashica Tate

Director of Pharmacy and Retail Operations - Chicago North
Walgreens

Melinda White

Melinda White

Sr. Manager - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Graphic Packaging International, LLC

Advisory Council

The advisory council drives the efforts of the local diversity council. It is composed of various committees which are overseen by chairs and officers.

If your organization is interested in having a representative on our advisory council, please contact the Illinois Diversity Council at [email protected]

Kesha Ivory-Darnell

Kesha Ivory-Darnell

Manager- Talent Programs
IAA

Charles Lilly

Charles Lilly

Global Talent Acquisition Technology Product Owner
JLL

Shelly McAdoo

Shelly McAdoo

Director of DEI
Metra

Crystal Odom-McKinney

Crystal Odom-McKinney

National Director, Senior Community Service Employment Program
Easterseals Inc.

Ayub Patel

Ayub Patel

Sales Manager
Aston Carter

David Sanchez-Aguilera

David Sanchez-Aguilera

Human Resources Program Manager
PuzzleHR

Farlita Zelee

Farlita Zelee

Administrative Services Lead
The Boston Consulting Group

Contact Us

The Illinois Diversity Council is making remarkable progress in our mission to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging throughout Illinois. We value your participation and feedback as it will help us grow in a way that adds the most value to Illinois businesses, schools, and communities. We are excited to hear from you and work with you towards our mission! For additional information, please contact the Illinois Diversity Council at [email protected]