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Chuck Obina, Founder, President/CEO of Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation Named to Inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Elite E-list
Graciela Meibar, GDIF Board Member also named to the Elite E-List

ATLANTA, GA, USA (August 1, 2012) The Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation (GDIF) is the leading organization for creating and developing workplace diversity standards, policies and procedures. GDIF Founder, President/CEO, Chuck Obina and GDIF Board Member, Graciela Meibar make the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Elite E-List for 2012. The Diversity and Inclusion Awards (DANDI E-list) (the DANDI Elites) announced the top caliber leaders within the Diversity Field. The E-listers consist of corporate executives, entrepreneurs, social activists and others who exemplify diversity and inclusion through their actions, words and deeds. These individuals have made significant career strides, along with contributions to the workplace and/or society. Those individuals on the DANDI E-list serve as examples to others who aspire to excellence.

The DANDI Elites

Antoine Andrews Cindy Augustine Lafawn Bailey Ebony Bell Cassadra Caldwell, Ph.D Anthony Carter Kenton Clarke Lisa Coleman Jackson Lee Davis, IV Shirley Davis, Ph.D. Earnie Ellison Jr. Corliss Fong Michelle Gadsen Williams I. Javette Hines Linda Hyman Robert Ingram Fields Jackson Carl Jefferson Graciela Meibar Deb Nelson Senior Director, Diversity and Inclusion , Gap Inc. Global Chief Talent Officer, Draftfcb Global Diversity & Inclusion, Google Director of Operations, Programs, & Constituent Relations, MSDC Founder & President, International Society of Diversity & Inclusion Professionals VP - Global Diversity & Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, Johnson & Johnson Founder, President & CEO, DiversityBusiness.com Chief Diversity Officer and Special Assistant to the President, Harvard University Director, Diversity & Inclusion, ESPN Global Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Society for Human Resource Management Director, Business & Community Relations, The PGA of America VP, Diversity Strategies, Macy's Global head of Diversity and Inclusion, Credit Suisse SVP, Manager of Supplier Diversity, Citi EVP Global Human Resources, Korn/Ferry International Publisher, Uptown Professional Founder, Publisher & CEO, Race to Diversity Chairman & Chief Human Resources Officer, NAAAHR VP Global Sales Training and Global Diversity, Mattel Inc. VP Corporate Diversity & Community Affairs, MGM

Chuck Obina Rosalyn Taylor O'Neale Steve Pemberton Pamela Prince-Eason Sheila Robinson Danielle Robinson, PhD Teresa Savory Shari Slate Darlene Slaughter Catherine Smith Andrs T. Tapia Chris Tabourne Keisha Vaughn Keith Wright Magda Yrizarry

Founder, President/CEO, Global Diversity & Inclusion Foundation VP, Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer, Campbell Soup Divisional Vice-President, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens President & CEO, Women's Business Enterprise National Council Founder, Publisher & CEO, Diversity Woman Director, Diversity and Early Career, Diageo Diversity Officer, Chartis Senior Director of Inclusion Strategy, Cisco VP and Chief Diversity Officer, Fannie Mae General Partner, True Blue Inclusion President, Diversity Best Practices Assistant Vice President - Diversity & Inclusion, Enterprise Holdings Chief Diversity Officer and Sr. Director of Leadership Development, Draftfcb EVP and Chief Operating Officer, Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Vice President for Workplace Culture, Diversity, and Compliance, Verizon

This honor is more than about me, it reflects the hundreds of individuals who lead GDIF and the over 3 billion employees in the workplace globally. I congratulate my esteemed colleagues, a team of great talent and knowledge, says Chuck Obina, Founder, President/CEO, Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation. Being named to the Elite E-list is a reflection of Chuck Obina. He is a leader who sees more than what others see, he sees farther than others see, and he sees before others see it, says Stac Millender, Chairman, Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation and Global Inclusion and Diversity Leader at Cisco. Breanna Speed, MBA, Chairman Emeritus, Co-Chairman of the Business Council, Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation and DBA, United Stationers, states, This honor is indicative to the vision and accomplishments of Chuck, Graciela and the entire DANDI E-List. As I congratulate each of you, I also encourage you to continue this vitally important work of diversity and inclusion. About the Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation The Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation (GDIF) advocates the implementation of professional standards and best practices for diversity practitioners and organizational leaders to shape a world of difference through the power of inclusion. For more information on the Global Diversity and Inclusion Foundation visit: www.globaldif.org. ###
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