Ms. Sims, director of diversity and inclusion at BrightView, plays a crucial role in fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace at the organization. She has significantly diversified the talent pool, with over 80% of team members identifying as female and more than 21% as Black or African American. Ms. Sims conducts monthly virtual inclusion meetings and sends detailed emails highlighting appreciation months like Native American Heritage Month and Women’s History Month. She also coordinates various employee resource groups to combat discrimination and microaggressions. In addition, she is the founder of the Black Career Women’s Network. Her impactful work has been featured in major publications such as Essence Magazine, Black Enterprise, The New York Times, and local outlets like the Cincinnati Herald.
