2025 Notable BIPOC Executives

The work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion into an organization takes diligence and patience, but it certainly helps when executives of diverse backgrounds have a seat at the table. The leaders here are highly accomplished in their respective fields, and they’re using their successes to lift others. Introducing 19 BIPOC executives you’ll want to know.

Methodology: The individuals featured did not pay to be included. Their profiles were drawn from nomination materials. This list is not comprehensive; it includes only people who were nominated and accepted after editorial review. To qualify for this list, individuals must have at least five years of experience in their field and have shown the ability to effect change in their roles or areas of practice.

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2025 Notable BIPOC Executives

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Courtney Andersen

Courtney Andersen

Vice president of supply chain, morning foods, General Mills
With more than 20 years of experience at General Mills, Courtney Andersen has led multimillion-dollar budget initiatives, masterminded capacity improvements, and consistently surpassed key performance indicators. Resilient during recent global
Eric Black

Eric Black

President/CEO, MDI
As president and CEO of MDI, a Minneapolis-based social enterprise that empowers individuals with disabilities through employment opportunities and training, Eric Black has been a driving force in building a
Vincent Cabansag

Vincent Cabansag

Chief operating officer, Clockwork
As a tech leader, Vincent Cabansag is committed to driving positive change through technology and community service. He has successfully transformed operations, IT infrastructure, and service delivery at Minneapolis digital
Carrie Chang

Carrie Chang

CEO, Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors
Carrie Chang is the first woman and person of color to serve as CEO of the Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors. In this role, she manages a staff of 23
Dexter Davis

Dexter Davis

Senior vice president, human resources, global diversity, equity, and inclusion, Ecolab
Since rejoining Ecolab in 2022, Dexter Davis has significantly advanced Ecolab’s 2030 diversity ambitions. Under his leadership, his team has strengthened partnerships with the company’s supply chain team and commercial
Coco Du

Coco Du

CEO, Way to Grow
Coco Du is responsible for the development and execution of an inclusive and culturally responsive experience, member recruitment, programs, camp, and community engagement strategies that support the mission delivery of
Dr. Tenbit Emiru

Dr. Tenbit Emiru

Executive vice president/chief medical officer, UCare
Having witnessed a lack of adequate health care in Ethiopia, where she grew up, Dr. Tenbit Emiru has been a fierce advocate for health equity throughout her career, especially for
Lorenz Esguerra

Lorenz Esguerra

CEO, Folklore
As a Filipino American growing up in the 1980s and ’90s, Lorenz Esguerra credits his mentors for instilling in him the value of collaboration. Helping others is the throughline in
Pahoua Yang Hoffman

Pahoua Yang Hoffman

Senior vice president, government and community relations, HealthPartners
Inspired by her experiences as a young refugee from Laos, Pahoua Yang Hoffman chose to focus her career on mission-driven organizations and has worked to further equity and inclusion in
Dr. Badrinath Konety

Dr. Badrinath Konety

President, Allina Health Cancer Institute; chief academic officer/senior vice president, Allina Health
At Allina Health, Dr. Badrinath Konety leads his teams to provide a crucial link between research, all clinical activities, and technology-driven innovation in the oncology world. As vice president of
Ambar Larsen

Ambar Larsen

Realtor, Prandium Group Real Estate
Ambar Larsen exemplifies leadership and community dedication as a licensed real estate agent with Prandium Group Real Estate in Minnesota. Through her business, Ambar Larsen Realtor, she serves as a
Nelima Sitati Munene

Nelima Sitati Munene

Executive director, African Career Education & Resources
Since becoming executive director of African Career Education & Resources (ACER) in 2015, Nelima Sitati Munene has grown the organization into a model of community-led development. She successfully advocated for
Mary Niedermeyer

Mary Niedermeyer

CEO, CAPI USA
In Mary Niedermeyer’s short time as CEO at CAPI, she has strengthened the nonprofit organization and been pivotal in ensuring stability after the departure of a leader who had been
Dr. Nneka Sederstrom

Dr. Nneka Sederstrom

Chief health equity officer, Hennepin Healthcare System
Dr. Nneka Sederstrom is a transformative leader in health equity, using her vision, expertise, and commitment to drive groundbreaking changes as chief health equity officer at Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS).
Virajita Singh

Virajita Singh

Chief diversity and inclusion officer, Minneapolis Institute of Art
At the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), Virajita Singh leads efforts to integrate diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion (DEAI) into every facet of the institution’s operations. She is committed to
Andrea Thomas

Andrea Thomas

Executive director, Mount Olivet Lab School/Nourish Food Shelf
Since 1999, Andrea Thomas has served as the executive director of Mount Olivet Lab School and Nourish Food Shelf in St. Paul. During the pandemic, Thomas launched the Lab School
Abdi Warsame

Abdi Warsame

Executive director/CEO, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority
At the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA), Abdi Warsame has been the driving force behind the agency’s advocacy and reputation work. Recently, Warsame secured the funding to install fire suppression
De’Mon Wiggins

De’Mon Wiggins

Executive vice president/president, Pentair Flow
A leader with a diverse, cross-functional background, De’Mon Wiggins runs Golden Valley-based Pentair’s Flow segment, a $1.5 billion business and leading provider of innovative solutions that help move water for