BD’s Jessica Gemmell has been selected by DiversityPlus Magazine as one of the 2021 Top 15 Women in Power Impacting Diversity in recognition of her efforts to drive measurable results in the Supplier Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (SDEI) space.

As supplier diversity program lead at BD, Jessica develops and implements strategies to ensure our supply base aligns with the diverse customers, communities and patients we serve, as well as the diverse markets we seek.

Having a successful supplier diversity program not only supports sustainable procurement efforts, but it is integral in how we support the economic empowerment of underutilized and underserved communities.

“Thank you to DiversityPlus Magazine for naming me to this list, and it’s an honor to included alongside such a talented group of women leaders that are expanding the ways that SDEI can help create an inclusive society,” said Gemmell. “By partnering with small and diverse-owned businesses we can drive meaningful change and be catalysts to bring about a more equitable and just world. It starts with us, because improving our world starts with improving the world for others."

The women selected this year by DiversityPlus Magazine were nominated by coworkers, senior leaders, suppliers, and industry peers working in supplier diversity or workforce diversity. After the nominees completed a questionnaire, a team of independent researchers and editors evaluated the submissions and selected the final 15 women.

Representing a diverse range of industries, the Women in Power are visionaries, global influencers and results oriented. They keep their visions of an inclusive workplace and society alive by focusing on relationship building, and taking practical steps to bring internal and external stakeholders into a sincere effort to advance SDE&I.

Click here to learn more about Jessica and the Women in Power list.