The Inclusion Dividend: Why Investing in Diversity & Inclusion Pays Off

Acknowledgments

Our approach to the work of diversity and inclusion has been shaped by many mentors and colleagues, a number of whom were pioneers in this field. At the top of that list is Elsie Cross, a woman whose approach invited us to look deep inside ourselves to understand the complex and emotional issues of discrimination, oppression, and change. She invited many onto a life-changing path. Elsie and her peers were a generation of change agents who literally created a field of work in corporate America. Work in Elsie’s organization connected dozens of highly skilled professionals, and we are grateful for their leadership. While not able to name everyone, we must acknowledge Delyte Frost, Shirley Fletcher, Denise Matteucci, Curt Waller, ...