Consultancy Guidehouse has announced the appointment of Dominica Groom Williams as Chief Culture, Inclusion and Diversity Officer (CCIDO); effective on 7 June 2021.
Williams joins Guidehouse with more than 15 years of human capital, diversity, inclusion, strategy development and leadership experience. She most recently served as Vice President of the Office of Inclusive Engagement at Freddie Mac; where she led the company’s diversity, equity, inclusion (DE&I) and community engagement verticals. Prior to that role, she served as Senior Director, Global Supplier Diversity and Sustainability at Marriott International.
STRONG DE&I TRACK RECORD
Williams brings a strong, career-long track record as a trailblazer for driving innovation, raising DE&I awareness, evolving company culture, and building inclusive leadership capabilities; all to deliver favourable business outcomes. As Guidehouse’s CCIDO, she will head the company’s efforts to develop a strategic vision; and implement a plan to evolve a culture of inclusion, diversity and excellence as a part of the core mission and values. As a people advocate, she will be responsible for overseeing programmes and initiatives that will further enhance the company’s commitment to fostering a great work environment that creates awareness; supports an open exchange of ideas; and encourages a collaborative culture.
Williams will report directly to Scott McIntyre, the company’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to making Guidehouse an even more inclusive and diverse company with a distinctive engaging culture. We are thrilled to have Dominica in this role leading our efforts, providing innovation and perspective; and contributing to our success as a member of the senior leadership team,” stated McIntyre. “She has the expertise, experience and passion needed to bring our strategic vision into practice.”
INFLUENTIAL DE&I LEADER
A native Washingtonian, Williams was named one of Black Enterprise’s “Top Executives in Corporate Diversity”; recognised as one of the “Top 100 Women” in the state of Maryland by The Daily Record; and one of Maryland’s top “Leading Women” under the age of 40. She was also named a “Top Influential Leader in Diversity” by the National Association for Minority Companies; a “Rising Star” by HousingWire Magazine; and a “Women Worth Watching” by the Profiles in Diversity Journal. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Williams currently serves as a member of The Executive Leadership Council.
Commenting on the new role, Williams stated: “I am honoured to be joining the Guidehouse family and its powerful mission. I look forward to playing a meaningful role in further evolving company culture, advancing DE&I and impacting our communities globally.”
Guidehouse was recently named a 2021 DiversityInc Noteworthy Company for the second consecutive year. A Great Place to Work-Certified Company, Guidehouse also scored 100 Percent in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for 12 consecutive years, and signed onto the Business Coalition for the Equality Act.
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