enERGize Nominees (March 2024)
THANK YOU to our amazing July 2024 nominees.
We know that Employee Resource Groups and Employee Networks are the backbone of Diversity & Inclusion efforts at many organizations. But leading these (whether as a committee member, or HR / D&I lead) is often under-recognized.
Each person below has been nominated to recognize their dedication, effort and impact with the ERGs they are involved with.
Daniel Paleg
ERG Leader
Delta Dental
Daniel has been an exceptional co-lead alongside Lily, leveraging his extensive knowledge and background of our HR policies and initiatives. He effectively connects various people initiatives, such as our new…
Mette Rødbro
ERG Leader
Grundfos
I am thrilled to nominate Mette Collaborating with her has been a privilege. She excels in encouraging perseverance and adaptability among our ERG leaders' group. Her talent for fostering cooperation…
Amanda Williamson
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Amanda is a Co-Lead for WEN-RTP. She actively recruits and shares the positive impact that ERGs have on employee engagement and growth. Amanda shows up and pitches in wherever she's…
Eric Dwyer
ERG Sponsor / Champion
Labcorp
Eric is the co-chair of our Veterans Employee Resource Group chapter in Tampa, Florida. He has been instrumental in developing a structured program that has not only shown support for…
Jesus Morales
ERG Program Manager
Labcorp
Outstanding ERG Program Manager, created "We belong" our ERG communications and events platform. Goes above and beyond in supporting 8 ERGs each with BODs and over several 100 members. A…
Kimacka Randle
ERG Leader
Labcorp
In 2023 Kimacka launched the PULSE Circle City Chapter for Labcorp: - contributing to the global mental wellness of the PULSE newsletter - Initiating meeting with other Black ERC leaders…
Neal Donohue
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Neal is the co-lead of the RTP Chapter of our Veterans ERG group (VERG). He also sits on the board of Directors for VERG. Neal has a very demanding primary…
Teresa Thompson
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Teara, sees you the person and goes above and beyond for everyone. In our area there isn't a lot of opportunity for growth but if you want to learn new…
Brooke Stovall
ERG Program Manager
One Jack Henry
Brooke Stovall is our Sr. Manager Diversity & Belonging champion of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and belonging. She has a wealth of experience in her field as a champion and a…
Lily Harley
ERG Leader
Delta Dental
As an inspiring co-lead of our Family First Inclusion Community, which has been active for 18 months and is one of our newer Inclusion Communities at Delta Dental, Lily has…
Celeste Larson
ERG Leader
Informatica
My reason for nominating: I'd like to nominate Celeste through the enERGize initiative because she has been an exceptional ERG leader for the Women in Tech group at Informatica. Her actions have made…
Anna Schmid
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Anna founded Labcorp's Enabling Abilities Beyond Labels for EveryonAnna Founded our Enable ERG which focuses on supporting employees with disabilities. She is also the Global Co-Lead for this ERG. She…
Greg Owens
ERG Leader
Labcorp
This is a dual nomination for Kimacka Randle and Greg Ownes who have been the driving force to formalizing and growing the Indianapolis and Greenfield Indiana Circle City PULSE Chapter.…
Josie Galeana
ERG Leader
Labcorp
My reason for nominating: What can I say about Josie? They have truly opened my eyes to the depth and diversity within the LGBTQ community. I am grateful not only to…
Lindsay Bircher
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Lindsay Bircher is one of Labcorp's global co-leads for ASCEND, our young professionals ERG. Under Lindsay's leadership, ASCEND has continued to thrive despite a major spinoff of nearly 20% of…
Roger Bloom
ERG Sponsor / Champion
Labcorp
Roger is the co-chair of our Veterans Employee Resource Group chapter in Tampa, Florida. He has been instrumental in developing a structured program that has not only shown support for…
Tharun Chakkilam
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Tharun is an exceptional leader, embodying the pinnacle of managerial excellence. His leadership skills are unparalleled, demonstrating an extraordinary ability to inspire and motivate his team. Tharun's unwavering support and…
Courtney Taylor
ERG Program Manager
One Jack Henry
Let me start that Courtney has only been with our company for a little over a year but her passion in DEIB makes it seem that she's been with us…
Ansell Sims
ERG Sponsor / Champion
Grundfos
My reason for nominating: As a FUTURE ERG sponsor, Ansell has provided invaluable strategic guidance ensuring we remain focused and effective in our efforts. Under Ansell' sponsorship, our ERG has grown…
Allison Jones
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Allison is an enthusiastic, passionate, and resourceful Board of Directors leader for the Labcorp Veterans Employee Resource Group. Along with her Co-Lead BOD, have been able to lead our Chapter…
David Oskardmay
ERG Sponsor / Champion
Labcorp
David brings the energy to every Toastmasters meeting. He's excitement to be on the calls is palpable. David promotes this ERG with enthusiasm and readily shares why it's important to…
Janna McNeil
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Janna is our Sr. Director of Sales Operations for the Genetics and Women's Health team, Medtox team, AutoImmune team and Oncology team. In her spare time, she is the WEN…
Kelli Mays-Aboagye
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Kelli is Toastmasters! Having served in various roles and as my Toastmasters mentor, I see how much she gives to this ERG. She has created tools to keep us organized,…
Monica Castano
ERG Leader
Labcorp
I am writing this letter of recommendation in support of Monica Castano being nominated for enERGize. I have worked with Monica Castano as a peer at Laboratory Corporation of America…
Shaniqua Seth
ERG Leader
Labcorp
Shaniqua has taken over the primary leadership o our ERG for black employees, and has been doing an amazing job bringing in different kinds of activities and individual speakers to…
Ursula Glover
ERG Sponsor / Champion
Labcorp
Ursula is an incredible employee and works hard for the cytology department as well as the ERGs (pulse). There are so many accounts of when Ursula would go out of…