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Wokie Daboh
Director, Diversity Equity & Inclusion
ESPN
CHAMPION:
JUDY AGAY
ESPN's commitment to DEI and increased representation
have plenty of Daboh's influence. In
under five years with the sports giant, she's developed
and advanced DEI strategy across ESPN's
content, culture and people to make sure it remains
relevant and intriguing to its audience. Daboh has also led the creative
and implementation efforts for ESPN's Diversity Division Action Plans, which
span seven divisions and 13 functions. " Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are
key strategic business pillars, and we consider them foundational to everything
we do, " Daboh says. " We also have worked to develop an integrated
and holistic approach-we work to ensure that diversity, equity and inclusion
are fully integrated, mobilized and sustained into our organization. " She
also developed the ESPN Sports Media Summit program, which provides
an in-depth look into what it takes for the network to remain at the top of
the sports world, as well as the Inclusive Content Committee, which further
enhances inclusive content across ESPN platforms. Her commitment to DEI
even extends beyond the walls of ESPN and Disney, having made an external
partnership framework to bolster the company's external stakeholder
partnerships including the National Association of Black Journalists, National
Association of Hispanic Journalists, Asian American Journalists Association
and others. Previously, Daboh sat on the Tri-State Diversity Council Board as
well as the University of Minnesota Alumni Association Board's Inclusion and
Belonging Committee. " Wokie is capable of doing anything that she strives
to achieve professionally, " says ESPN SVP, HR Judy Agay. " She is well on her
path to becoming an even more senior business leader, heading up Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion and continuing to inspire future generations. "
" Wokie will
continue
to be a
role model
for others
internally
and externally, creating
and influencing the
organization to lead with
empathy and prioritizing
an inclusive environment
where everyone feels they
belong. "
CHAMPION:
MORGAN NEWMAN
" Alison is a
true team
player, and
her positive
attitude
and dedication to
elevating her colleagues
make her a valuable
asset that any company
would be proud to have
on their team. "
Alison Hill
Director, Social Media
INSP
It's been quite the journey for Hill since her beginnings
as a news photographer for ABC's Myrtle
Beach affiliate, WPDE. From stints at Charlotte's
WBTV (CBS) to Speed Channel as a NASCAR Social
Media Producer, her journey landed at INSP back in August 2014. Since then,
Hill has been the epitome of an X-factor. " I started my career as a local news
photographer, editing daily turns on tape-to-tape linear editing systems, then
would go home to watch the new Netflix DVD that just came in the mail. We've
certainly come a long way from that, " Hill says. " But through all the innovation-the
removal of wires, the shrinking in size of gadgets and devices, the
accessibility to content-the mission never wavered: to see what media can do
differently to entertain in a more convenient way. " Hill holds the responsibility
for being at the forefront of shaping the brand identity of INSP. Her leadership
has led to INSP seeing heightened engagement and brand loyalty. She's been
recognized as a Women to Watch by The WICT Network Carolinas and was a
part of the association's Rising Leaders class of 2019. Hill's colleagues see her
as a multi-faceted go-getter, but INSP Digital Product Manager Morgan Newman
sees Hill's impact encapsulated in one word: transformative. " Alison is
not only an asset to our team, but to the entire company. She is an inventive
and inspirational leader, whose excellence drives campaigns that reach
industry recognition and awards, " Newman says. " From ideating new processes
to pitching developmental practices, her ideas extend far beyond the digital
content and social media team. Her approach is marked by inclusivity and a
genuine commitment to helping others succeed. "
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December 2023
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