Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Join a Diverse Network
At the CFO Leadership Council, we believe that diversity strengthens our community. We have been committed, since inception, to provide an environment in which diversity in all its forms are welcomed and engaged in our organization.
Our Mission
The CFO Leadership Council champions diversity celebrating race, ethnicity and gender, as well as culture, experience, creativity and ideas. By embracing the value of broad perspectives, we not only cultivate success in our business, but return on our promise of empowering CFOs and their teams.
Our Commitment
Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group will hold a series of virtual programs and networking events addressing issues of particular concern to underrepresented groups in financial leadership
All events will be created by our Advisory Board, a diverse group of leaders who are committed to achieving equality in the workforce
An opportunity for all executives to have a voice and make a difference
Meet Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Board
 | Admira Adovic | Consulting CFO, KARE CFOs | |
 | Ann Victor | Finance Executive, In Transition | |
 | Azim Mazajonwalla | CFO, Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation | |
 | Carolyn Contrearas | CFO, Fiedler Group | |
 | Debbie Dorsch | Principal, Parallel Risk Advisors | |
 | Kenn Turner | CEO, Massachusetts Life Sciences Center | |
 | Marcel Vernon | CFO, Massachusetts Trial Courts | |
 | Marcos Torres | Vice President of Finance, Huntress Labs | |
 | Martin Lo | Finance Executive, In Transition | |
 | Monica Stevenson | Interim CFO | |
 | Peter Hernandez | Chief Financial Officer, Payne & Fears | |
 | Richard Robinson | CFO, Luminii LLC | |
 | Sidd Manjeshwar | CFO, FirstLight Power, Inc. | |
 | Tim Gould | Vice President of Finance & Operations (CFO/COO), Make-A-Wish- Alaska & Washington | |
 | Vanessa Hartigan | CFO, BlueX Trade, Inc. | |
 | Von Celestine | Head of Finance and Talent, Bridgeway Capital Management |
Upcoming Events
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion EMPOWER HOUR
The Ascend Program
The Ascend Program is an opportunity for senior financial executives from underrepresented backgrounds to become members of The CFO Leadership Council. Candidates will apply for a free one-year membership along with access to our mentor community.
DE&I Contacts
 | Andrea Houlne | Operations Manager, Partner Relations, CFO Leadership Council | |
 | Caroline Boyce | Chapter Director; National Membership Manager | |
 | Jack McCullough | Founder | |
 | Sharisse Guisao | Regional Marketing Associate |