Senior Leadership Team

“Bo takes the hard stuff that we all try to avoid and makes it accessible and easy to understand. She connects history, sociology, science, and data to create a true picture of the work that needs to be done. Bo makes you want to engage and feel hopeful about the future despite, or maybe in light of the current state of affairs.” – Uber Executive

Bo Young Lee is a globally recognized human capital, DEI, and ESG executive, and widely sought-after public speaker, currently serving as President, Research & Advisory at AnitaB.org. Most recently, Bo served as Uber Technologies’ first Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer where she was tasked to lead the total transformation of the company’s culture, values, and environment of equity. Bo joined Uber in 2018 amidst an unprecedented internal and public DEI crisis and led the company to become a leader in the field. Uber has been named a best place to work for people with disabilities by the Disability Equality Index, a best place for LGBTQemployees by the Human Rights Campaign, is included in Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index, and is a Gold Place winner of UN Women’s WEPs Award. The number of underrepresented POC in leadership nearly tripled and the number of women in leadership doubled during Bo’s tenure at Uber.

Bo has helped hundreds of companies around the world during her 23 years of DEI work. Prior to joining Uber, Bo was the first Global Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Risk and Insurance Services businesses of Marsh McLennan. She also launched and led Aon Hewitt’s Global Emerging Workforce Solutions practice, the first DEI consultancy launched by a major consulting firm. Bo has also held diversity leadership roles at Ernst & Young, Working Mother Media, and National Grid. She served as a Director of Advisory Services at Catalyst, the leadingnonprofit focused on the advancement of women in business. As a consultant and thought leader, she has helped clients achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. Past clients include award winners Marriott International, Northern Trust, John Deere, Allstate, Booz & Co., Discover, Aon, Human Rights Campaign, and McKesson.

She is a trained practitioner of cross-cultural navigation and communications. She has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Financial Times, Bloomberg, and Business Insider and has spoken on-air on MSNBC, Bloomberg News, and CNN. Lee has an MBA with distinction from New York University’s Stern School of Business and a BBA magna cum laude from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. In addition to her role at Uber, she provides pro-bono guidance as a D&I advisor to the League of American Orchestras, NYC Arts in Education Roundtable, and the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility. She has served on the Boards of Catalyst, AESC, and Korea University. Bo lives in New York City with her partner John, her two daughters, Annabelle and Beatrice, and her two dogs, Betty and Mabel.

Deandra Coleman, who currently serves as Vice President, Marketing and Communications, at AnitaB.org, is a master at crafting brands, corporate communications, and wielding influential marketing campaigns that authentically reflect company values, enabling them to make a profound and meaningful impact. Recognized as an award-winning professional, she has been honored as a Top VIP Professional, a Leading Woman in the state of Maryland, and a World’s Business Leader Making a Difference. Deandra is also celebrated as a business leader Empowering Women Honoree by the Daily Record. Her work is fueled by a deep-seated desire to dismantle barriers and achieve equity, especially for women. This dedication has led to impactful work with esteemed entities like Lockheed Martin, Howard University, and The Small Business Administration, solidifying her reputation as a leader in the industry.

Committed to embodying a harmonious fusion of autonomy, the celebration of freedom, the transformative influence of laughter, and the practice of guilt-free rest, Deandra’s guiding principles shape her personal growth and direct her contributions to societal progress. An advocate for mental health and wellbeing, Deandra’s approach to leadership and her dedication to fostering work-life integration continue to inspire and empower those around her, making her a beacon of transformative change inside and outside of the boardroom.

Along with a personal passion and commitment to equity and equality in tech and the world in general, Gloria Bell brings over 40 years of successful business operations, communications, event management, and entrepreneurial experience to her role as Head of Pathways and Communities at Anitab.org, She also serves as Philly Startup Leaders Board President.

Prior to her role at Anitab.org, Gloria provided education, inspiration, and connections to underserved groups in tech as the Founder of The Women In Tech Summit (WITS) and the Inspiring Tech Foundation.

Between her recent roles and her prior corporate career, Gloria worked with the non-profit, TechGirlz as the Events and Marketing Manager and provided freelance social media consulting services to businesses and non-profits as the Chief Digital Strategist at Bell Digital Strategies. She has been a frequent speaker on a multitude of social media and women in technology topics and a guest lecturer and Adjunct Professor of Social Media Strategy at Drexel University. She also founded Red Stapler Consulting where she worked with businesses and technology startups providing them with business process and operations consulting and social media strategy and implementation.

Gloria is known as a passionate equality in technology and business advocate, social media practitioner, entrepreneur, and volunteer. Demonstrating her commitment to the social media and entrepreneurial community, Gloria has served on the Chapter Board of Social Media Club Philadelphia, on the Philly StartUp Leaders Leadership Team, and on the board of the tech incubator Seed Philly. She has volunteered as an instructor and advisor for GirlDevelopIt, as a mentor for Lean Startup Machine and Startup Weekend, and as a lead organizer of PodCamp Philly and PodCamp East.

When she is not working to build and grow the community of women and non-binary individuals in technology, she mentors young entrepreneurs, speaks on women in technology topics, reads voraciously, grows green things, bakes, and spoils her new grandson.

Jerome is a highly regarded expert building Product Development, Delivery, & IT teams. Jerome has more than 27 years of leadership experience in all facets of Product Development, Technology Operations, & Delivery. As a top performing executive, manager, and consultant, he’s been an instrumental part for rapid growth companies: Asera, Kana, Biz360, Agile Software, ServiceSource, Axiom, SonicWords, Symphony Talent, Wolters Kluwer, Biome Analytics, Splunk, Uptake, and IRIS.  

Jerome is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he joyfully raises his twin daughters and enjoys the larger community.  He is a graduate of Fisk University and has zero presence on social media, personally or professionally, to ensure complete and total confidentiality. 

With more than thirty years of experience in the business of technology, Lucia Hicks-Williams currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at AnitaB.org and is the founder and president of Get UP Business Development Services in Oakland, California. Throughout her career, Ms. Hicks-Williams has demonstrated expertise in marketing software, hardware, and communications offerings as real products and services for real customers.

Lucia has served in executive positions at product developers including Splunk, Symphony Talent, and ServiceSource. She leads diverse functions including products, user experience, quality engineering, professional and data services, marketing, and product management. 

An experienced consultant, Ms. Hicks-Williams also served as partner and chief operating officer at San Francisco Consulting Group (SFCG). Her hallmark is collaborating with clients to drive successful product development, marketing, and delivery initiatives.

Prior to SFCG, Lucia held executive positions with General Magic, Inc.; Sybase, Inc.; Sun Microsystems; and 3Com Corporation. Her commitment to social growth is evident in her nonprofit work with the Haight-Ashbury Medical Clinic, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Youth Speaks, and Intersection for the Arts.

Today, Ms. Hicks-Williams focuses on increasing social capital, company revenues, and valuation of business units with clients across the globe.

Nichole Guzman, Senior Vice President of Revenue at AnitaB.org, is a transformational leader with over 20 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, fundraising, and cause marketing. Known for her ability to analyze critical business needs and achieve desired outcomes, Nichole is a strategic problem-solver committed to ensuring people thrive.

Throughout her career, Nichole has consistently delivered double-digit year-over-year revenue growth while reducing costs and streamlining operations. She has pioneered numerous “largest ever” multi-year national partnerships with renowned brands, personalizing major corporations’ CSR, ESG, and advocacy goals to meet community needs. Nichole’s leadership in developing systems and procedures ensures sustained business success.

As a lifelong learner, Nichole recently earned her MBA, further enhancing her business acumen. Recognizing the preciousness of time, she prioritizes spending quality time with her family, balancing her professional achievements with a rich personal life.

Pamela Lee currently serves as Chief Administrative Officer at AnitaB.org. As a CPA with more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit industry, Pamela has become an expert in identifying opportunities to improve revenue and profit and implement changes to achieve impactful results. Over the course of her career, she has been responsible for department reorganization and improvements, multiple software implementations, development of short- and long-term business planning, budgeting, cash flow modeling, and financial reporting.

Prior to joining AnitaB.org, Pamela served as the Chief Financial Officer at Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties. In that role, Pamela worked closely with leadership to ensure the growth and financial stability needed to serve more families and increase access to affordable homeownership in her community.

Outside of the office, Pamela enjoys participating in triathlons and ultra running. She currently resides in Tampa, FL with her husband, three cats, and a dog.

Quinton Sprull currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff at AnitaB.org, overseeing the Office of the CEO where he supports organizational development, external and internal executive communication strategies, and serves as board liaison.

Quinton brings over 15 years of experience in people development, policy, and program implementation across the education, nonprofit, and entertainment sectors. His skills in strategic leadership, team management, and operational efficiency have been highly valued throughout his career. Before joining AnitaB.org, he served as field recruitment leader at Revature, where he helped developed strategies to diversify tech talent pipelines, lead sales engagements for non-theatrical and educational audiences at Music Box Films, and held multiple leadership positions at Northwestern University, where he directed admissions and financial aid initiatives, focusing on scholarship programs and increasing diversity.

Quinton is recognized for his ability to lead motivated, values-driven teams, improve processes in dynamic environments, and foster collaboration. A forward-thinking systems thinker, his work reflects a passion for creating opportunities and improving processes which enable access to education and technology for underserved communities.