What is DISCOVER?
DISCOVER Is
DISCOVER is a cross-industry organization which serves as a catalyst for the advancement of people of color in supply chain.
Via cross-company collaboration, DISCOVER’s objectives are focused on the advancement, development, and engagement of diverse leaders in supply chain functions, thereby adding value to member organizations and the supply chain industry as a whole.
Our Vision is a network of supply chain professionals dedicated to the shared aspiration of building bridges and breaking down barriers.
Target Membership
Supply chain executives seeking talent, opportunities to network with peers, and opportunities to collaborate with academia to meet current and upcoming supply chain industry challenges.
Mid-level diverse professionals seeking opportunities for networking, development and advancement.
Academia – professors and university department heads seeking collaboration with the supply chain Industry.
Diverse students seeking exposure to supply chain career options and opportunities.
Our Opportunity
Drive sustainable change within the talent pipeline for supply chain leaders.
Enhance mentoring and guidance in support of navigating the journey of career development across companies & industries.
Support development of increased diversity in supply chain leadership roles.
DISCOVER Member Partners
Roderico "Ricco" Estanislao
DISCOVER Member – J&J
Alicia Petross
DISCOVER Member – Hershey
Jim Cafone
DISCOVER Member – Pfizer
Brittany Walker
DISCOVER Member – Walker SCM
Lu Chen
DISCOVER Member – BCG
Amol Jawale
DISCOVER Member – GEP
Bala Sreenivasan
DISCOVER Member – Merck
Geno Bell
DISCOVER Member – Walmart
Kelly Boyle
DISCOVER Member – Walmart
Lynn Cinelli
DISCOVER Member – BMS
DISCOVER Advisory Council
Anu Hans
J&J
Alicia Petross
Hershey
Bala Sreenivasan
Merck
Laverne Bastress
J&J
Lu Chen
BCG
Steve Tracey
Penn State University
Felisa Higgins
Penn State University
Anita Ricketts
DiversityInc
Brittany Walker
Walker SCM
Amole Jawale
GEP
Geno Bell
Walmart
Kelly Boyle
Walmart
Michelle Dilley
AWESOMELeaders
Nick Vyas
University of Southern California
Barry Blake
Gartner
DISCOVER Board of Directors
Odi Ikpe (President)
Pfizer
Yahne Henry
Johnson & Johnson
Regina Barcena
Hershey
Kartik Sharma
GEP
