Carolynn L. Johnson is CEO at DiversityInc, a data platform and media ecosystem known as the preeminent source of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) management content, benchmarking and best practices.

For 20 years, leading U.S. corporations have trusted DiversityInc as a third-party data transparency validator by participating in the annual Top 50 competition. The DiversityInc Top 50 survey is the most extensive and comprehensive, data-driven analysis in assessing and ranking employers based on their programs, practices, policies and outcomes to hire, retain, develop and promote women, people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, veterans and active military service employees.

As a DEI subject matter expert and influencer, Carolynn serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to C-suite executives, government leaders and major media outlets. She also served as an expert witness before the United States House Committee on Financial Services.

Carolynn’s academic credits include completing an MBA from Rutgers University and an organizational management program at the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth College. Boards Carolynn serves on include:

- The Center for Healthcare Innovation (CHI)
- Rutgers Business School Center for Women in Business (CWIB)
- The Rutgers University Foundation Board
- The PhD Project