Negocios Now

www.negociosnow.com 20 October 2022 Age: 39 Title: Deputy Commissioner of Equity & Inclusion Name of Organization: New York Police Department Wendy Garcia is an executive level diversity and inclusion strategist with over 15 years of experience in government. In 2014, Wendy was appointed Chief Diversity Officer for the Office of the New York City Comptroller. Leading the Office of Diversity Initiatives, Wendy was responsible for implementing and monitoring a letter-grading program that holds New York City agencies and the Comptroller's Office accountable for the utilization of minority and women-owned business enterpri - ses (M/WBEs). She also chaired the Comptroller's Advisory Council on Economic Growth through Di- versity and Inclusion composed of local and national stakeholders. With Wendy's guidance, New York City established executive level diversity officers across all agencies and established the sustainability of the current MWBE program. She created a first of its kind institute ca- lled "MWBE University," which tra- ins over 1,000 minority businesses, students, and advocates annually on how to build wealth across di- senfranchised communities. In collaboration with the corporate governance team, she helped deve- lop the "Boardroom Accountability Project" a new first-in-the-nation initiative calling on companies to adopt a policy requiring the consi- deration of both women and people of color for every open board seat and for CEO appointments. It was adopted by over 600 companies. In April 2022, Wendy was ap- pointed Deputy Commissioner of Equity & Inclusion at the New York City Police Department. As the Deputy Commissioner, Wendy is responsible for creating, imple- menting, and evaluating strategies throughout the New York City Po- lice Department to ensure proces- ses and procedures are inclusive, transparent, impartial, free of dis- crimination and harassment, and equitable for all members of the NYPD. Wendy earned a Master's degree in Urban Policy and Ma- nagement from New School Uni- versity with a concentration in economic development, and a Bachelor of Arts in international relation from the University of De- laware. Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Wendy García WORDS OF WISDOM: "T o be recognized by NYC Latinos 40 under 40 Class of 2022 is such an honor. There are no guidelines nor a book on how to choose a career path - but what I have learned is that when you're doing something you're passionate about it will automatically lead you to your mission".

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