Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Priorities

DEIB Priorities

CCSNJ's DEIB Mission Statement:

The CCSNJ is an inclusive organization that promotes equity for our diverse cross-section of member companies and their employees.

CCSNJ’s DEIB Vision Statement:

The CCSNJ provides growth, connectivity, education, and prosperity built on a dynamic and inclusive business community.

Create and support business resources, educational programs and initiatives that provide equitable and inclusive opportunities for CCSNJ member companies and their employees to grow and connect with others.
Through deliberate recruiting efforts, increase the number of diverse business members and promote inclusive activities so that all members share a sense of belonging.
Advocate for policies that create an equitable landscape for CCSNJ member companies to build valuable, sustainable, and profitable professional relationships.
Increase participation of diverse speakers, panelists, and special guests at events.
Implement methods to encourage member companies to provide diverse candidates to serve in CCSNJ leadership positions.
Promote and integrate DEI practices across all sectors of business and community by conducting meaningful, educational, and substantive conversations and opportunities to connect with others at CCSNJ events.

DEI in action: How South Jersey Chamber quickly evolved into group that better represents its community

South Jersey Biz: Open to Change

Michael Angulo, Esq.

Vice President for Personnel,

Labor & Government Relations

Stockton University

Damien M. Ghee

Senior Vice President &

Regional Vice President,

Greater Philadelphia Lending Group

TD Bank

Blenda J. Pinto

Director, Corporate &

Government Affairs

United Airlines

Robin A. Walton

Senior Vice President of Government

and External Affairs

Inspira Health

Board Members

Kenneth Barnshaw

Senior Vice President,

Community & Government Affairs

First Harvest Credit Union

Lovepreet Buttar, CPA

Managing Director and Principal

The Mercadien Group

Joseph W. Devine

Partner

MillerDevine Leadership Advisors

Meredith K. Lorrilliere

Executive Vice President

Chamber of Commerce

Southern New Jersey

Michael Munoz

Market President

AmeriHealth New Jersey

Melissa Orsen

President, SJI Utilities;

Senior Vice President, SJI

Christian Ragland, MBA

Assistant Vice President, Diversity,

Equity and Inclusion

AtlantiCare

Kimberly S. Reed, M.ED., CDE

Global Diversity, Equality, Inclusion &

Belonging Executive Strategist

Reed Development Group

Christina M. Renna

President & CEO

Chamber of Commerce

Southern New Jersey

Brian P. Seaman, Esq.

Counsel & Chief Diversity Officer

Stradley, Ronon, Stevens & Young LLP

Monika Williams Shealey, Ph.D.

Senior Vice President,

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Division

Rowan University

Stefanie Sutton

Manager, Special Events

Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey

Liz Thomas

CEO

Thomas/Boyd Communications

Jennifer Young

External Affairs Field Director

Southern New Jersey

Verizon