About us:-

Welcome to Diverse Yellow Pages, an LSInextGen company committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world. Our platform aims to discover & highlight the capabilities of small, local, and diverse businesses, while also facilitating meaningful interactions with the corporate world to help these businesses thrive and grow.

Our Board of Advisors:

We are proud to have a diverse board of advisors with extensive experience in business, supplier diversity and technology. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization and help guide our strategic decisions. Our board includes:

  • 1. Michael Robinson - Program Director, Global Supplier Diversity, IBM (Retired)
  • 2. Terrance Clark - President, NYNJMSDC
  • 3. Brian Oglesby - President & CEO, EMSDC
  • 4. Darrien Pinkman - Global Head - Operations & Procurement, Tishman Speyer
  • 5. Valarie Cofield - ex-CEO, EMSDC, Executive Vice President BD - Carr & Duff
Our Mentors:

We believe that mentorship is crucial for success. That's why we have a team of mentors who guide and support us in exploring new frontiers and charting out the growth curve. Our mentors come from various industries and backgrounds, but they all share a passion for helping the platform succeed.

  • 1. Fernando Hernandez, Sr. Director Supplier Diversity, The Coca-Cola Company
  • 2. Michelle Robinson, President MMSDC & Matchmaker 365
  • 3. Nedra Dickson, MD, Global SD & Sustainability - Accenture; Board Chair - WBENC
  • 4. Paul Williams, Chief Procurement Officer, University of California
  • 5. Peter Hurst, President, GNEMSDC
  • 6. Rondu Vincent, Executive Director - SD & Sustainability, Bristol Meyers Squibb
Current Adoptions:

The following entities have adopted Diverse Yellow Pages:

  • The Coca-Cola Company has sponsored the program for its further development and scaling.
  • Tishman Speyer
  • Regional supplier diversity councils, who adopted DYP after realizing its potential.
  • NYNJMSDC, EMSDC, GNEMSDC, NWMSDC, MMSDC, and regional WBENCs (WBEC MetroNY and East) currently support DYP.
Vision:

Our vision is to become the premier one-stop guide for all diverse businesses, both in the United States and beyond. We strive to be the go-to platform that connects consumers with small, local, and diverse businesses, making it easy and convenient for them to support these enterprises. Our goal is to create a community that celebrates and uplifts diverse businesses, fostering economic growth and sustainability. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and inclusive platform that empowers diverse business owners to thrive and succeed, while also enriching the lives of the communities they serve.

Mission:

The mission of Diverse Yellow Pages is to highlight the capabilities of small, local, and diverse businesses, while also facilitating connecting these businesses with corporates, thereby fostering meaningful interactions, and supporting their growth and success. #BuyLocal #BuyDiverse