Tough Love Milliman’s SVP Dr. Christal Morris advocates for tough self-talk to power a career By Janet Heit Dr. Christal Morris, Milliman’s SVP and global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion, has sought out leadership positions since her earliest days. She attributes this inclination to her beloved late mother,...
City of Hope’s EVP Debra Fields on trusting your instincts, EQ, and the importance of culture By Janet Heit Debra Fields attributes her family’s frequent moves during her childhood to helping her become resilient and adaptable. But it was her father—a rabbi she describes as brilliant, compassionate, and people-focused...
CVS Health’s Tanya Clark Robinson is shaping culture and driving change By Lydia T. Blanco In a society where, as management consultant Peter Drucker said, “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” Tanya Clark Robinson is invested in fostering equitable environments where people can thrive through intentional connections. Clark...
Driven by purpose, Diahann Billings-Burford, CEO of the nonprofit RISE, helps foster social change through the unifying power of sports By Jackie Krentzman RISE CEO Diahann Billings-Burford knows firsthand and deeply the power of intentionality. Growing up the youngest of three girls in Brooklyn, she faced an uncertain...
Amazon’s Mamar Gelaye says the diversity she brings to the playing field is what propelled her forward By Carlett Spike Mamar Gelaye’s love of technology started at an early age. So when Amazon approached her to fill the role of vice president of robotics strategy, she knew the...
Fidelity Investments’ Pamela Everhart is on a mission to create economic mobility for all Pamela Everhart, a lawyer, never intended to work in finance. But when an attorney at Fidelity Investments reached out to recruit her, she agreed to meet. She loves connecting with people, after...