Wema Hoover is a visionary global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), an executive coach, and a culture curator. Her career is defined by serving as the architect and driver of transformational change across Fortune 500 companies, including leading global DEI efforts for Google, Pfizer, Sanofi, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her mission is to leverage DEI to activate employee engagement, build robust talent pipelines, and harness cultural competence to strengthen business performance.
Hoover’s extensive corporate experience includes overseeing the development of multiple global DEI councils and leading teams of more than 85 people, building internal capabilities related to belonging, unconscious bias, and global leadership. As a key DEI thought leader, she served on the Coqual (Center for Talent Innovation) Hidden Brain Drain Task Force, providing best practice research across global markets including China, India, and the US.
Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Human Resource Management and a Master’s-level Certificate in Organizational Change Management from New School University, as well as a GPHR certification. This background informs her ability to deliver research-backed, practical keynotes. Her presentations are highly sought after by organizations including The Conference Board and Diversity Best Practices for their focus on action-oriented change. As a dynamic speaker and executive coach, Wema offers crucial frameworks such as EQ & Inclusion: Unlocking the Value of Diversity to Address Racial Injustice, which explores the link between emotional intelligence and equity. She also delivers empowering talks like Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities: Harnessing the Black & BIPOC Women Advantage, providing practical ways for Black women to turn perceived obstacles into valuable assets for leadership and professional success.
