Jacque is more than a thought leader\u2013she\u2019s a doer. As a senior executive with over 30 years of leadership experience, Jacque understands how corporations benefit from diverse talent pools. Her inclusion efforts stretch to the elderly, women in technology, and those recovering from addictions. Jacque believes that each person has value and she helps organizations understand this too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Organizations need to take a look at the biases that are visible. Businesses have forgotten about ethics, which is all about treating people with respect. So, one has to ensure that organizational principles are being upheld and ethics is maintained.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Debra Ruh<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As the Founder of TecAccess and CEO of Ruh Global IMPACT, Debra is on a mission to include persons with disabilities. Ruh launched TecAccess, a software that increased accessibility for computer users with disabilities, and she employed mainly technologists with disabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Ruh has been championing the rights of persons with disabilities for her whole life, starting with her sister who has down syndrome. \u201cAccessibility allows us to tap into everyone\u2019s potential,\u201d She says, and that\u2019s why inclusion is so important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAccessibility benefits everyone. We must make it part of the DNA of every organization and agency in the world.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bin Wolfe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Bin Wolfe is going beyond inclusion. As a Talent Managing Partner at a massive global organization, Bin is always looking for the best people to fill roles. Though, as she would likely tell you, the best candidate may not always be the most obvious one. Wolfe is a champion of Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace, who believes you ought to do more than just find<\/em> great talent\u2013you must also develop it. Her efforts to include all people and help them grow to their highest potential inspire us at AngeLink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI build a better working world by creating an environment where people can be who they want to be \u2013 to realize their dreams \u2013 and build a foundation for success in the rest of their careers and their lives\u2026We provide learning opportunities and experiences to develop people into exceptional professionals and leaders who will go on to make an impact on whatever they choose to do \u2013 in business, government and the communities where they live.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Candice Morgan <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Candice knows that a good idea can come from anyone. That\u2019s why she ensures that a diverse selection of entrepreneurs are considered for funding in her role as Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Partner at Google Ventures. In interviews<\/a>, Candice shares how few Black and Latinx entrepreneurs receive funding from venture capital firms, and how this can change in the future. Candice is an advocate for racial and gender equity in the workplace, which is why she was listed at The Root 100 Most Influential African-Americans in 2017. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cA dedication to making an impact on equity in tech has led me to roles that didn\u2019t exist when I grew up; roles designed to increase access and pathways of the brightest founders and technologists from underrepresented backgrounds.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Know an individual who\u2019s championing Diversity & Inclusion? Comment her or his name below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/qa.angelink.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/newsletter-headers-1-1024x256.jpeg\")