DEIB Priorities
- 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.
Board Co-Chairs

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