Everyday Inclusion® DEI Thought Leader Series:
DEI in Manufacturing –
Building workplaces for All
The Moxie Exchange hosted “DEI in Manufacturing – Building workplaces for All” a panel discussion and dialogue with leading DEI executives in manufacturing who have been working to create more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplaces. They shared their best practices, challenges, the changing role of DEI and innovative approaches they are taking to center DEI in their organizations.
Aired on October 26, 2021
Panelists
Carlini Rivers (she, her, hers)
Vice President HR – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Masonite
Carlini Rivers is a seasoned and accomplished Human Resources professional with more than two decades of experience. Her broad background in human resources – including employee relations, learning and development and change management –provide a well-rounded framework for the mindful work of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. As the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Masonite, Carlini leads the strategy for the enterprise, working to expand DEI principles and workforce diversity, extend community outreach and build cultural competence throughout the organization.
Cheryl Kern (she, her, hers)
Vice President Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
MillerKnoll
Kern is MillerKnoll’s Vice President Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and leads strategic development and alignment of key priorities related to driving business results, maximizing the contributions of our people, fostering supplier and community engagement which leads to a better world, and advancing a workplace culture of inclusion.
Cheryl most recently was the Corporate Director, Global Diversity & Inclusion at Lockheed Martin, advancing diversity and inclusion as a business and talent imperative. She is an experienced executive with cross-disciplinary expertise in the manufacturing, distribution, and consumer packaged goods industries.
Dawn Higgins, PHR, SHRM-CP (she, her, hers)
Senior Manager Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Nestlé Purina North America
Dawn Higgins is currently Senior Manager Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Nestlé Purina PetCare. Dawn has the pleasure of working alongside passionate people and their pets every day at work. In this role, Dawn has the responsibility of delivering the organization’s strategies to promote and foster a culture of appreciation, equity, and inclusion and to support global Nestlé DEI initiatives.
Dawn previously was a strategic Human Resources Business Partner at Nestlé Purina supporting various departments and business units. Her more than 20-year career includes time spent in Human Resources at May Merchandising Company and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Kenneth J. Barrett (he, him, his)
Global Chief Diversity Officer
General Motors
Maureen Berkner Boyt (she, her, hers)
Founder and CEO
The Moxie Exchange
Maureen “Mo” Berkner Boyt, is the moxie behind The Moxie Exchange. She is a thought-leader in DEI and has brought the most innovative product in the space to market. Maureen has spent over 25 years helping organizations grow by creating inclusive workplaces where talented people can thrive. People around the world are using the tools she created to build diverse and inclusive cultures in their organizations. Maureen holds a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development and is a published author and frequently requested speaker, teaching top organizations how to improve their bottom line by expanding their footprint in DEI. Her Disrupt HR Talk, Hack Your Biased Brain, is one of the most popular talks of the movement. Mo is a natural leader, entrepreneur, and dynamic educator who is an expert on getting people to think big, take action and move the dial on driving results for themselves and their teams.
Madeline Borkin (she, her, hers)
Vice President of Membership Development & Executive Sponsor of the i4cp Chief Diversity Officer Board
Institute for Corporate Productivity (i4cp)
Madeline Borkin is a passionate advocate for disability rights, employment equity, and workforce equality. She has a broad background in human resources – including talent acquisition, learning and development, employee assessments and surveys, and diversity and inclusion. She dedicates much of her time as a community volunteer and speaker for i4cp member companies and non-profit organizations such as Best Buddies International, Junior Achievement, Youth Frontiers, and Partners in Policymaking.
