Shanique Bonelli-Moore tells Business Chief how she is bringing her social impact experience to help take The Clorox Company ’ s DEI efforts to even greater heights
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I ’ m inspired to help others be their authentic selves
Shanique Bonelli-Moore tells Business Chief how she is bringing her social impact experience to help take The Clorox Company ’ s DEI efforts to even greater heights
When Shanique Bonelli-Moore looks at her daughter , she sees her growing into someone able to be herself without a moment of selfdoubt , and someone who can thrive in any environment . And she knows the kind of confidence she and her husband are working to instil in her cannot be undone by one moment , one person , or one employer . It is this that Shanique would like to see in all future generations , and it ’ s what drives her as a diversity and impact leader .
“ I work in DEI because I ’ m inspired to help others be their authentic selves ,” she tells Business Chief . “ I want to help future generations better navigate challenges in a world that ’ s not always so inviting . It is important we ensure all people feel a sense of belonging so they can thrive at work , at home , and in their communities .”
And it is this ambition and passion that Shanique brings to her new role as Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer at The Clorox Company , where she plans to “ advocate for changes that will help people bring their best selves to work , home and community ”.
In this role , Shanique is overseeing the important initiatives already underway at Clorox , and its expanded diversity and inclusion commitment which includes equity and allyship ( IDEA ). She is also leading the strategy and execution of Clorox Foundation ’ s charitable giving and community engagement programs for employees – work that is central to the company ’ s IGNITE strategy and to its goal of being a people-centered , purposedriven company .
“ There ’ s so much great work already being done at Clorox ,” Shanique says , pointing to the company ’ s executive committee which is nearly 50 % female . “ Clorox has demonstrated commitment to building diverse teams starting at the top and an inclusive , equitable culture where every teammate is expected to play an active role .”
Clorox has been deeply committed to ensuring that DEI is reflected and prioritised across all levels of its organisation , earning recognition for its efforts from Forbes , Bloomberg , and Diversity MBA , among others .
And Shanique plans to take Clorox ’ s already acclaimed DEI efforts to even greater heights . “ I ’ ll bring my years of experience in social impact and the inclusion and diversity space to help amplify what we ’ re already doing and push us in some new directions ,” she tells Business Chief . “ I ’ m excited to help unite teammates , bridge interests and identities , foster career development , attract new teammates , and enhance global community building to help drive company growth .
16 September 2022