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Damian Pelliccione
CEO
Revry
THE WHY? As a non-binary CEO
at the LGBTQ-first media company,
Pelliccione represents and creates
visibility for inclusivity at the executive
level. From being included in
GLAAD's top media list to being a
supporter of AIMM, Revry maintains
its purpose of supporting the community.
Pelliccione mentors across
several different programs and organizations,
including the Screen Actors
Guild National LGBTQ Committee as
well as the Producers Guild National
LGBTQ Working Group, which Pelliccione
was instrumental in organizing.
THEY SAY... " I believe that ERGs
can become great forces for societal
and economic growth. "
SOMEONE WHO HAS KICKED
DOWN A DOOR FOR ME: Tim
Cook is the one that has kicked so
many open for all of us.
Tina Perry
President
OWN: Oprah Winfrey
Network
THE WHY? Perry continues to
champion DEI within the ranks of
OWN's staff and onscreen. She
knows hiring practices demand a
broad search for candidates. Perry
was instrumental in resurrecting
the CBS-canceled drama " All Rise, "
ordering a third season to premiere
on OWN this June, for which she
received the See Her Programming
Award. The principal cast is female-led,
Black and Latinx, with only
one Caucasian male in a leading role.
SHE SAYS... " The chance to work
with Oprah and her brand was so
enticing. "
FIRST EVENT ATTENDED IRL
WHEN LIVE REOPENED? Christone
" Kingfish " Ingram Presents 662
Juke Joint Concert at the Apollo in
Harlem
Sylvester Phifer
VP, Self Service Platform
Sales
Disney Advertising Sales
THE WHY? Phifer's vision for
automation brings added value for
brands with access, convenience and
visibility to foster more meaningful
engagements between Disney and
its advertisers. On top of helping
Disney's self-service platform achieve
9X growth, Phifer and his team are
creating an on-demand course for
underrepresented small businesses
that will provide custom ad strategies
to small companies.
HE SAYS... " Hiring is only a piece
of the equation. I hold myself accountable
to engaging deeply in the
growth and career development of
my team. "
WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL
EMPLOYEE RESOURCE
GROUP? Start with a diverse slate
of committee members and ground
the group in a shared vision.
Joiava Philpott
SVP & General Counsel, Law & Policy
Cox Communications
THE WHY? Philpott's work includes collaborating with product and marketing
teams on ensuring digital equity to helping finalize Cox's biggest investment
to date: the acquisition of Segra, a super-regional, fiber-based provider
serving commercial enterprise and carrier serving nine states. An executive
sponsor of the legal team's DEI committee, Philpott was profiled in Cox's " In
Their Own Words " video series as part of the company's Black History Month
celebration. Currently NAMIC's governance chair, she was the featured speaker
for its Women's History Month event.
SHE SAYS... " Acknowledge that everyone has a story, a perspective, a lens
that is shaped by their individual background and experience. "
FIRST INTERNSHIP: Judicial Intern, Honorable Arthur L. Burnett Sr.,
Superior Court of the District of Columbia
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