Meet Your New DEI Committee Co-Chair: Brandi Lewis
Brandi Lewis
President & Chairwoman at Health Plus Trans
Brandi Lewis, the Chairwoman of www.healthplustrans.com has consistently been a model of success and empowerment. Brandi is a vision-driven, goal-focused, forward thinking business executive with expertise in team management, proven business turn-around strategy, a business operations specialist, proven history of innovation and being an out of the box thinker.
Furthermore, Brandi’s ability to build consensus among executive teams and stakeholders, harnessing team strengths to promote transparency and influence positive change has been repeatedly proven.
Brandi believes in the three G’s “Get involved, Get it Done, and Get Results” without excuses
As our committees embrace a new chapter with fresh leadership, Brandi Lewis takes the Co-Chair role of the DEI committee and brings a passionate perspective focused on generating awareness and fostering an environment of genuine inclusivity. In this interview, Brandi delves into the impactful initiatives she envisions, driven by the urgent need for change within the insurance industry. Her vision isn’t just about awareness; it’s about fostering authenticity, driving innovation, and amplifying opportunities for all. Join us in discovering Brandi’s compelling journey and her vision for transforming the DEI landscape.
What drives your passion for DEI?
Among America’s largest insurance companies there has been little change in racial, ethnic, and gender representation among employees and ancillary vendor partnerships.
People of color are underrepresented in executive level positions, with an average of 16.2% of executives identifying as people of color in the insurance industry currently. Women are underrepresented in executive level positions, with an average of 33.5% of executives identifying as women.
Even more disturbing is the average amount of money spent with diverse suppliers amongst insurance companies equates to 1.2% with minority and women owned suppliers as a percent of overall procurement spend combined.
My passion is bringing awareness to these staggering statistics stated above.
Change starts with action, actions start by identifying why change is necessary.
What’s your vision for the committee this year? What’s exciting?
My vision is to create an environment that fosters acceptance and openness for minorities to lead as their authentic self. Being authentic is a distinctive competitive advantage that fosters powerful, impactful and influential leadership. Anytime any of us can be who we really are in an environment; we always outperform. This is a key factor that demands being intentional when building trust in a competing environment.
Why people should join and help with your initiatives you have planned?
Having a range of talent decreases reliance on any one group during times of constrained staffing, thus adding flexibility. Diversity increases innovation and provides more opportunities to collaborate and develop new business opportunities within companies talent and vendor partnerships.
My vision aligns purpose for employers, customers, and investors and calls for more corporate social responsibility (ACTION) that promotes competition and enables revenue.
Join the DEI Committee and be part of a transformative movement toward a more inclusive industry. Your voice matters in shaping lasting change. Together, we’ll advocate, innovate, and champion lasting change that resonates across all levels of our industry.
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