Diversity Executive - November 2008 - (Page 30) Today’s diversity and inclusion leaders come from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. But common goals unite the leaders highlighted here: to entrench diversity and inclusion practices deeply into the organization and deliver positive impact that lasts. Rohini Anand Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity Officer Sodexo Emigrating from Bombay, India, to the United States was a defining moment in Rohini Anand’s life, as it was when she first became involved in diversity and inclusion. “It’s more than a job; it really is a place where my vocation and my avocation are completely aligned,” she said. “It’s who I am as a person, so that’s why I’m passionate about it. [And] if you were to ask me what I would want to do after I retire, I’d say the same thing as I’m doing today.” Before becoming the senior vice president and global chief diversity officer at Sodexo, Anand was the vice president of the National MultiCultural Institute, a nonprofit consulting company based in Washington. She also has a Ph.D. in sociology, a degree she finds relevant to her field of work. “I think there’s no better training for this job than my academic background,” Anand said. “This particular job is very much about understanding people, what engages them and how their identities are shaped in different contexts. [That] fits very nicely within the context of my academic work.” For her, diversity is not just a program; it’s a different way of doing business. “Diversity and inclusion in an organization is about culture change; it is about nurturing a culture where everyone feels included in the success of the organization and everyone can contribute fully,” Anand explained. “Diversity is what 30 Diversity Executive | www.diversity-executive.com | November/December 2008 http://www.diversity-executive.com
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