In this episode of Reimagining Company Culture, we’re chatting with Wema Hoover, Global DEI Leader, and Former Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Google. As a global DEI thought leader, culture curator, and author, Wema Hoover has committed her professional life to being a catalyst for systemic organizational change around DEI, authentic leadership, and women’s empowerment. Tune in to learn Wema’ thoughts on authentic change for Black employees, the unique role of the private sector in DEI, measuring DEI initiatives, and more!

As a global DEI thought leader, culture curator, and author, Wema Hoover has committed her professional life to being a catalyst for systemic organizational change around DEI, authentic leadership, and women’s empowerment. After living and working in the US, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, Wema developed a deep cultural awareness that helps her connect with teams dispersed throughout the globe. C-suites and boards of multinational consulting, pharmaceutical, and technology enterprises have entrusted Wema with leadership of DE&I; she is proud to have helped inform and guide corporate leadership at Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and PwC. Additionally, Wema has secured key strategic partnerships with the United Nations, World Economic Forum, the Valuable 500 Disability Awareness organization, and other groups, to develop and share the most progressive DE&I, leadership and organizational development practices. Wema holds a Master of Science in human resource management and a master’s-level certificate in organizational change management, both from New School University. She also earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Rutgers University, and a certification as a global professional in human resources (GPHR).