Deidra Jenkins is a Senior Vice President and the Global Chief Inclusion Officer at Northern Trust. In this role, she leads the development, implementation and oversight of the firm’s global inclusion strategy, aligning it with the company’s core business priorities. Deidra has been instrumental in shaping an inclusive environment throughout the organization by integrating equitable practices into every facet of the business – from talent management and leadership development to client and community engagement. She partners with executive teams to drive systemic change, foster belonging, and ensure a sustainable governance structure for implementation of strategic initiatives.

With more than thirty years of experience at Northern Trust, Deidra has held key positions in procurement, global operations, client servicing, product management, and change management. She previously served as Chief DE&I Officer for the Americas and led business diversity within the Global Procurement Group where she expanded vendor opportunities and strengthened community partnerships.

Deidra is a fellow of the Leading Women Executives program, a prestigious initiative dedicated to leadership development, organizational support and executive networking. She also completed the McKinsey Executive Leadership Program, which is designed to strengthen the executive capabilities that drive transformational change within complex organizations.

A thought leader and advisor in the field, Deidra serves on various industry councils, advisory boards and coalitions committed to advancing social impact and inclusive excellence.  Her stated mission is to build inclusive cultures where every voice is heard and every person has the opportunity to thrive.