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Finding your place in your chosen career path is hard enough, even when you are equipped with the schooling, degrees and certifications necessary to begin the journey, but that journey looks much different for veterans, who are often faced with the difficulties of starting over once their service is completed and entering a civilian career where they must catch up with their peers.
Early-stage venture firm Supply Change Capital was built on the concept of what the supply chains of the future need to look like in order to sustain a healthier environment for people and a more culturally diverse food ecosystem.
When discussing labels such as Hispanic versus Latino, Latina or Latinx within asset management, most find the industry should not get caught up with the terms that do not offer many notable differences.
Hispanic investment managers and allocators are emphasizing the need for improving opportunities through the increased focus on diversity by institutional investors as well as through efforts within the community itself.
This year, EMM began to track minority women in the cio role at the largest public pension plans, endowments and foundations and industry professionals agreed the results are “disappointing” and a “disgrace.”
The last five years have seen little to no progress for women and minorities who seek the cio role at the largest public pension and nonprofit institutions, yet industry professionals remain hopeful for more future opportunities despite the discouraging figures.
LGBTQ+ Individuals Face ‘Coming Out’ At Work And Find Help In Resource Groups That Create Inclusive Community
Three Court’s Arthur Kavalis co-founded his firm almost directly after being fired from his previous position, but the preparation for that formative moment began much earlier.
Jason Mackey has been a founder for most of his professional life, including his first company from his dorm at Northeastern University.
“I hope my example encourages people to be authentic, but don’t forget to do your job well. I happen to believe, for me, that being authentic allows me to do my job incredibly well,” Ohmer tells EMM.
