Travels from New York, New York, USA
Wema Hoover's speaking fee falls within range: $25,000 to $30,000
Wema Hoover is an executive who has dedicated her career to serving as a catalyst for change and as a transformational leader. Her expertise centers on diversity, equity, & inclusion, authentic leadership and women’s empowerment with a reputation for creating systemic organizational change into people, processes, and products on a global scale. Her deep experience includes leading global teams, spanning multinational, market-leading consulting, pharmaceutical, and technology enterprises. As a trusted C-suite and board-level advisor, she leverages her background to lead global DEI efforts for multiple Fortune 500 companies including Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Wema has served in executive leadership roles across culture, diversity, talent and organizational development functions. Her leadership has included roles as Chief Diversity Officer, Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Global Head of Employee Engagement and Culture as well as other enterprise roles driving transformation change. Wema has led teams of more than 85 people and developed multiple Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Councils to build internal capabilities related to belonging, unconscious bias, cultural competence, and global leadership.
As a DE&I champion and thought leader, Wema has continuously led through collaboration and communities of practice securing key high-profile strategic partnerships with the United Nations, World Economic Forum and Valuable 500: Disability Awareness, among others, to develop and harness the most progressive DEI, leadership and organizational development practices.
Wema is an advisor, author, executive coach and mentor who has served as a member of the Coqual (Center for Talent Innovation) Hidden Brain Drain Task Force. She is a National Member of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and a sought-after speaker for organizations including The Conference Board, Working Mother, and Diversity Best Practices.
Wema who holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and a Master’s-level Certificate in Organizational Change Management both from New School University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Rutgers University and a certification as a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute.
REFRAMING DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION; HOW DIFFERENCE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: In this keynote session, Wema demonstrates how to harness diversity to unlock an organization’s skills and abilities through inclusive practices leading to increased employee engagement and collaboration, breakthrough thinking and enhanced innovation. Wema also discusses unconscious bias, how to create a culture of belonging, overcoming unconscious bias, cultural competence, and global leadership.
ATHENA AFFECT: MAXIMIZING THE FEMALE POTENTIAL IN YOUR ORGANIZATION During this keynote presentation, Wema focuses on developing an organization’s capabilities to leverage the unique abilities, skills and leadership qualities of women through sponsorship, advocacy and intentional inclusion.
EQ & INCLUSION: UNLOCKING THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY TO ADDRESS RACIAL INJUSTICE Wema explains the critical link between emotional intelligence and inclusion. This discussion explores the practical ways to build EQ in leaders, activate inclusion and promote equity to address racial injustice and embed equitable practices in organizational culture. Wema also discusses unconscious bias: how to identify it, how to acknowledge it, how to overcome it and how to prevent it.
TURNING OBSTACLES INTO OPPORTUNITIES: HARNESSING THE BLACK & BIPOC WOMEN ADVANTAGE Keynote discussing practical ways for Black women to turn their perceived obstacles into valuable assets to become extraordinary professionals, leaders enabling them to thrive and succeed.
OPENING THE APERTURE: BUILDING DIVERSE TALENT PIPELINES Keynote focused on proven strategies to attract, retain and develop diverse talent internally and externally to build future talent pipelines. This discussion highlights ways to create cultures of belonging for diverse talent to stay and thrive.
IT’S OK NOT TO BE OKAY: ACTIVATING INCLUSION TO DRIVE WELL-BEING & MENTAL HEALTH Keynote focused on understanding and addressing the impact the global pandemic has had on employee’s well being and mental health. This discussion highlights ways to integrate inclusion, equity and belonging to drive sustainable practices to support employee’s overall health and well-being.
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