Diversity has been highlighted within news reports, articles and by leaders across the globe. While this commitment to embracing diversity is justified, it is difficult to develop strategies to invigorate change beyond boilerplate stump speeches.

The well-crafted diversity statement has become an integral element of a modern company. Saying the right things about inclusion is only the first step; embodying equity at all levels of business must be scaffolded by intentionality, commitment, and compassion.

To help explore ways to embrace the complexities of who we are, the College of Business is proud to host NIU alumna Jocelyn Moore as our special guest. Moore is a globally astute human resource executive and is the general manager of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Microsoft. In this capacity Jocelyn is responsible for leading Global Diversity & Inclusion for the Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions group and for all geographies. She brings 20 years of progressive human resources experience from global companies like Aon Hewitt, Medline Industries, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and DXC Technology. Moore has held many transformative human resources roles. She started her career as an HR coordinator and worked her way through the ranks to more progressive complex human resources positions.

She recognizes she was helped along her career journey and wants to pay it forward. Over the years, Moore has done resume and interviewing workshops, served on many nonprofit boards focused on helping students with diverse backgrounds, and has had several mentees. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in HR Management and an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

She was the 2018 Distinguished Alumna for the Management Department and the 2021 Distinguished Alumna for the NIU College of Business.

Please join the College of Business for this inspiring conversation with Jocelyn Moore and moderator, Christine Mooney, Ph.D. from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. CST on March 1.