Editorial guidance and story ideas for Racing Toward Diversity Magazine are provided by Advisory Board Members. Our board includes:
MaryAnne Howland Owner and President of IBIS CommunicationsMaryAnne began her business as a freelance writer and has grown it into a national brand recognized in the corporate world for diversity communications excellence. IBIS communications helps businesses develop and brand integrated solutions for diversity and inclusion for internal and external audiences, especially in the areas of HR, Supplier Diversity and Community Partnerships. Said more simply, IBIS connects employers with talent, purchasers with minority suppliers, and philanthropists with nonprofits. Clients include Pitney Bowes, PGA, Allstate, Toyota, Sungevity, HCA Healthcare Corporation, Vanderbilt University, The Walter Kaitz Foundation, National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications, and Social Venture Network.
Bob Ontiveros Chairman of Group O CompaniesLast year, Group O was named the 9th largest Hispanic owned business in the U.S. by Hispanic Business Magazine. The Milan, Illinois based company offers marketing, packaging and supply chain products and services. Group O has about 1,500 employees throughout its 34 U.S. facilities and has clients across a broad range of industries including food and beverage, telecommunications, manufacturing, health care, technology, financial services, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods.
Bob is one of the founders of the Greater Quad-Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
Web site - www.groupo.com Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/groupoinc
Heather R. Ettinger Executive Vice President & Senior Advisor. Fairport Asset MgmntAs a Partner of the firm, Heather brings over 20 years of financial industry experience, a plethora of awards, accomplishments and passion to Fairport Assets Management. Heather's wealth management practice focuses on high net worth clients and foundations and endowments. In 2008, Heather was named as one of the Top 50 Distinguished Women in Wealth Management according to Wealth Manager magazine. Heather dedicates both her professional practice and community involvement to advancing the interests of women and girls. In 1999, she began a series of seminars called "Solutions for Women" that aimed to enlighten women on investing, financial planning and socially responsible philanthropic giving. Other commitments include Heather's strong association with her Alma Mater, Laurel School, as well as co-charing a committee on youth mentorship and leadership for the Cleveland Sports Commissions project for the Women's NCAA Final Four. Additional board and civic engagements include United Way of Cleveland, University Hospitals Health System, Sisters of Charity Foundation, Tri-C Foundation and the Planned Giving Council at the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Web site - www.fairportasset.com
Jino Ahn CEO and Founder of Asian Diversity Inc.Ahn has build a career around empowering and uniting Asian-Americans. In addition to founding the ADI, he also started Asianlife.com which is a central hub of communicating for Asian professionals and leaders. It provides job updates, articles and forums all on Asian-American life. Last year, Asian Diversity, Inc. also put on the first ever Asian MBA Leadership Conference and Career Expo. (AMBA)
Sgt. Maj. Greg JenkinsSgt. Maj. Greg Jenkins is currently an Equal Opportunity (EOA) with the Diversity and Leadership Office in Arlington, Va. During his 28-year Army career, assignments and missions included those in Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, Washington D.C., Germany, South Korea, and Iraq. He has served as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, Drill Sergeant, Maj. Jenkins has a M.A. in Human Resources Development from Webster University and continues to develop and expand his passion for Equal Opportunity and Diversity.
Bill Imada Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the IW GroupChariman and Chief Executive Officer of IW Group (formerly Imada Wong Communications Group), a full-service communications firm that specializes in the growing of multicultural markets in the U.S. With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, public relations, advertising and training, Bill and his company represents some of the top brands, including American Airlines, The Coca-Cola Company, Colgate-Palmolive, Farmers Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, McDonalds USA, MetLife, Nissan North American, Wal-Mart Stores and several others.
The IW Group also represents a number of prominent governmental agencies and non-profit organizations, including AARP, the Office of National Drug Control Policy, The California Wellness Foundation, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and the U.S. Census Bureau.
His firm has 76 full-time employees and offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco and New York City - three of the top markets for the U.S. Asian consumer and B2B markets.
Web site - www.iwgroupnc.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/#!/IWGroup
Lyria Howland Founder and President of Howland PR. Inc.Lyria Howland, APR, is the founder and president of Howland PR, Inc. She has over 25 years of experience as a public relations strategist and diversity communications expert. Howland PR helps clients gain access, awareness and credibility with diverse audiences. Brands and reputations are built on sustainable and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers, talent, thought leaders, consumers and media.
Lyria was accredited in public relations (APR) by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) in 1991, and became a member of the Counselor's Academy in 1994. In 2006, she served as chair of PRSA's national diversity committee.
While serving on the staff at the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Lyria was a founder of the Quest for Success Awards program which honors Dallas and Fort Worth Black entrepreneurs for their business achievements and community service. She co-chaired the 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Dallas Women’s Foundation and is a past president of the Leadership Dallas Alumni Association. Lyria enjoys mentoring and learning from aspiring leaders through the Urban League of Greater Dallas Young Professionals organization.
Web site - www.howlandpr.com
CJ Jordan President/CEO of the Jordan Management GroupCJ Jordan is President/ CEO of the Jordan Management Group, Principal and VP of government relations for the Steptoe Group. Co-founder of "I Am Not A Hero" Foundation, Inc. "I Am Not A Hero" conducts numerous events to support members of the armed forces, military families, and veterans.
Jordan has organized a multicultural board with more than 20 sports and entertainment figures, bringing together musicians and actors and NFL, soccer and collegiate leaders. She also has a military advisory board and a small business advisory board.