enERGize Nominees (March 2024)
THANK YOU to our amazing April 2025 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.
Michele Weissman
ERG Sponsor / Champion
dunnhumby
msw is one of a kind person. She is a fierce yet kind leader in all ways possible. She truly sees the good in people without being naive and this is inspiring. She…
Jack Welch
ERG Leader
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lawrenthia Usher
ERG Program Manager
Gusto
I am honored to nominate Lawrenthia for the EnERGize recognition, as she has been a driving force behind reshaping and elevating the ERG program at Gusto. Her leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment…
Fiona Keady
ERG Program Manager
Leidos
I'm putting forward Fiona for a nomination, and I'm doing so with real enthusiasm. She's simply brilliant, especially heading up and championing our UK arm of this global beast of a business that…
Erica Leavesley
ERG Sponsor / Champion
PMI
I am delighted to nominate Erica Leavesley for the Energize AG Award from Impetus. As the Head of Media Partnerships at Philip Morris, Erica has been an extraordinary ally to the Stripes LGBTQ+…
Laura Boland and Susanna Valverde
ERG Program Manager
Microsoft
Laura was heavily involved in the Be Bold Girls UK (BBG) program, which officially launched in April 2024 with the goal of empowering teenage girls to drive change and giving them a platform…
Puteri Tengku
ERG Leader
ABB Switzerland SA
Puteri is always on the front, she's fighting for right, siding with people, helping awareness. The kindness and graciousness with which Puteri walks through life is inspiring: the eyes of someone who went…
Nikki Symmons
ERG Leader
PMI
I am honored to nominate Nikky Symmons for the Energize AG Award from Impetus. As the ERG Lead for Stripes LGBTQ+ ERG, Nikky has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and passion in fostering an…
Muhammad Fayyaz Kerawala
ERG Sponsor / Champion
HABIBMETRO Bank Ltd.
Muhammad is the senior DEI supporter, sponsor and driver in the organization. As Chairperson of the DEI Sub-committee of the Bank since 2023, he lead the creation of the Terms of Reference (TOR)…
Jeanette Douglas
ERG Leader
American Tower
Jeanette is inspiring, dedicated and with great ideas. As an inspiring leader that always helps people grow, she leads by example and is dedicated and committed to her responsibilities. Some examples are: •…
Susana Valverde
ERG Program Manager
Microsoft
Susanna was heavily involved in The Be Bold Girls UK (BBG) program, which
officially launched in April 2024 with the goal of empowering teenage girls to drive change and giving them a platform…
Briana Kenneh
ERG Program Manager
Delta Dental of California
Briana exemplifies excellence in consulting, management, and leadership, particularly in driving Inclusion and Belonging initiatives. As a top-rated employee and newly promoted Sr. DIB Senior Consultant (Program Manager), she has demonstrated remarkable success…
Paul Stanley
ERG Leader
De Beers Group
Paul founded the LGBTQ+ ERG “Real You” for De Beers and Anglo American in 2018 and set the standard for excellence in the co-chair role He proactively and consistently helps to drive EDI…
Ronnie Parker
ERG Program Manager
Sentara
I am not one to nominate myself normally but thought I would do so in this case. I was brought into my organization in 2023 to start our inaugural ERG groups. We officially…
Kevin To
ERG Leader
Delta Dental of California
Kevin To has exemplified dedication and excellence as an Inclusion and Belonging Champion at Delta Dental for over three years. A driving force behind the transformation of the AAPI Inclusion Community into a…
Tracey Regimbal
ERG Leader
PMI
I am delighted to nominate Tracey Regimbal for the ERG Leader Award. Tracey has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication as the Stripes Global (LGBTQ) ERG Lead at Philip Morris International. Tracey's commitment to…