Inclusive Economy is a collection of CEOs, EDs, and other business leaders who have the vision and grit to rebuild Colorado’s economy in a way that works for all.
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the economic fragility of the frontline American worker.
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By mid-April, 35% of the lowest-income workers had lost their jobs, compared to just 9% of the highest earners.
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People of color have been particularly impacted, with 24% of Latinos and 23% of Black Americans reporting they’ve been laid off.
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And the protests stemming from the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and too many other people of color ignited our collective consciousness toward the need for structural change to address systemic inequality.
Join us in creating a Colorado that is more equitable and inclusive by working with our team to:
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Revamp how your organization recruits, hires, supports, and advances employees of color
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Transform culture to embrace and aggressively support inclusivity
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Invest in education and workforce development to create a skilled and inclusive workforce for the future
“We challenge and invite our fellow business leaders to join with us to rebuild in a way that reflects the diversity of our state and creates an economy of shared opportunity and prosperity.”
– Helen Young Hayes, CEO of Activate Workforce Solutions & Executive Sponsor of the Inclusive Economy movement
The Business Case for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Racially and ethnically diverse companies are 35% more likely to outperform their competitors
67% of job seekers consider a diverse workforce as an important factor when evaluating companies and job offers
Team collaboration is 57% better in organizations rated highly for D&I
#InclusiveEconomy in the News
Founding Leaders
Dr. Jandel Allen-Davis
President & CEO, Craig Hospital
Kristen Benefiel
CEO, HSS
Kendee Ruark
ED, Senior Leadership Manager, JPMorgan Chase
Suzanne Cain
Global Head of Distribution & Marketing, Janus Henderson Investors USA
Michelle Campbell
CEO, Diverse Talent; COO, Campbell Litigation; Stakeholder, Colorado REACH
Robert Cohen
Chairman & CEO, IMA Financial Group
Dax Craig
Cofounder & President, Pie Insurance
John C Greenwood
VP/GM, Smart Mobility, Panasonic Corp. of North America
Kay Henze
CEO & Executive Director, Blackstone Entrepreneurs Network
Lydia Jumonville
CEO, SCL Health
Phil Kalin
President & CEO, Pinnacol Assurance
David Levin
CEO, Four Winds Interactive
Edmund Murphy III
President & CEO, Empower Retirement
Alex O’Brien
CEO, Cardinal Group Companies
Christina Ortiz Bluth
CEO, indieDwell
Raju Patel
Senior VP, Market President & Market Executive, Bank of America
Michael Ramseier
President, Kaiser Permanente Colorado
Blair Richardson
CEO & Managing Partner, Bow River Capital
Janice Sinden
President & CEO, Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Craig Smith
President & COO, ANGI Homeservices – HomeAdvisor, Handy & Angie’s List
George Sparks
President & CEO, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Heather Terenzio
CEO & Founder, Techtonic, Inc.
Ben Valore-Caplan
Founder & CEO, Syntrinsic Investment Counsel
Sara van Rensburg
President & CEO. Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
Dave Welling
CEO, Mercer Advisors
Robin Wittenstein
CEO, Denver Health
Ben Wright
CEO & Founder, Velocity Global
Helen Young Hayes
Founder & CEO, Activate Workforce Solutions; Executive Sponsor of the Movement
Leadership
Justine Metz
Program Manager
Helen Young Hayes
Founder & CEO, Activate Workforce Solutions; Executive Sponsor of the Movement
Steering Committee
Sarah Burney – Executive Director, JP Morgan Chase
Michelle Campbell – CEO, Diverse Talent & COO, Campbell Litigation P.C.
Carol Carter – President and CEO, Global Minded
Lauren Casteel – President and CEO, Women’s Foundation Colorado
Will Chan – Director of External Affairs, Denver Economic Development Office
Aaron Clark – Founder, Equity Solutions
Melissa Cunny – Career Advisor and Recruiter, Activate Workforce Solutions
Ethan Decker – President, Applied Brand Science
FloraJane DiRienzo – Deputy Director, Biennial of the Americas
Dave Dookeeram – EVP and Chief of Staff, DispatchHealth
Corey Edwards – Colorado State Director, Western Governors University
Scott Fast – National and State Strategist, Innovate+Educate
Georga Feek – Customer Service Associate, University of Denver
Lee Gash-Maxey – Executive Director, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Erika Gonzalez – Principal, Scoop Public Relations
Micah Gurard-Levin – Manager, Business Development, Liberty Global
Kathryn Harris – Managing Director, Activate IT
Mauricio Henderson – CIO, Perseverance
Matt Kaspari – President, Kaspo
David Kendall – Founder, Attorney, and CEO, Bold Legal
Elizabeth Kosar – Founder, EK Strategies
Laura Love – Founder, GroundFloor Media
Amy Lynch – AVP of Human Resources, Pinnacol Assurance
Susan Oh – Retired Finance Executive
Kate Palmer – Vice President, Client Advisor, JP Morgan Chase
Ceyl Prinster – President and CEO, Colorado Enterprise Fund
Theresa Rinne-Meyers – Director of Impact, Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute
Jesus Salazar – CEO, Prosono
Julie Seltz – Principal, Prosono
Anneliese Steel – Corporate Affairs Director, Colorado Concern
Joe Thurman – CEO, interviewIA
Sara van Rensburg – President and CEO, Colorado Thought Leaders Forum
Jacob Vigil – Senior Manager, Skillful
Anne Warhover – Retired Chief of Colorado Health Foundation
Yolanda Webb – Director of Adult, Aging and Disability Services, Colorado Department of Human Services
Jess Welser – Senior Specialist, B:CIVIC
Monica Williams – Executive Producer, The Equity Project
Stephanie Wise – Support Manager, Ombud