Laying the Groundwork for DEI at Your Organization: Critical Strategies for Making Progress

Soon Mee Kim is the executive vice president and global diversity and inclusion leader for Porter Novelli, an international public relations consultancy. A dreamer and a doer, Kim drives purposeful action related to diversity and inclusion for Porter Novelli, as well as a broad range of agency clients. A 25-year communications agency veteran, she is a proven leader and creative problem-solver with a passion for innovation and impact. She is responsible for evaluating, developing and implementing policies, practices and programs that promote diversity and inclusion. She is also responsible for fostering receptive mindsets that promote and facilitating purposeful discussions that challenge norms. Kim’s forte lies in uncovering and articulating the reasons why people should care about complex issues, systems and technologies. Formally and informally, her favorite roles are that of mentor, coach and student.