Expanding DEI Networks

African Ancestry Leadership Council (AALC)

• Hosted the 5 Conscious Actions Series in EMEA covering the equity challenges and opportunities that exist outside of the U.S. and launched a second cohort of the AALC Consumer Mentoring program to support the development of ERG members.
• Continued the global Black Women’s Health Experience with a monthly discussion on specific health challenges that Black women experience, in order to provide insights and inspire action across Johnson & Johnson.
• Engaged employees of Johnson & Johnson in Switzerland as part of the Cycling for Health Equity initiative, with our employees cycling almost 470,000 kilometers from our Swiss sites to the Johnson & Johnson Campus in Zug. The kilometers cycled were converted into a financial donation to support the afro-descendent community in Switzerland.

Alliance for Diverse Abilities (ADA)

• Hosted several events to raise awareness and acceptance on notable days such as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Neurodiversity Celebration Week and World Mental Health Day.
• Continued partnership with Lime Connect, the largest network of high-potential university students and professionals who have visible and non-visible disabilities, through active participation in recruiting and learning events.
• Presented Aligning Mental Health in an ERG Strategy at the 2022 Women of Color in Pharma conference and provided a resource guide to major hospital systems and MedTech customers.

Association of Middle Eastern & North African Leadership & Inclusion (AMENA)

• Produced a Ramadan infomercial on fasting to educate leaders and strengthen cultural competency to support employees who observe the month of Ramadan.
• Conducted the Humans of AMENA Region Learning Series, focused on Egypt and Lebanon, to improve understanding of the regional and country differences and advance representation of MENA cultures.
• Worked with WLI ERG to host a WLI & Women of MENA in Tech networking event to empower MENA women in at Johnson & Johnson.

Asian Society for Innovation and Achievement (ASIA)

• Hosted a culture fashion parade, where employees represented countries from all over the world and dressed in their traditional outfits, deepening an understanding of identity, heritage and history.
• Developed cultural fluency workshops on the art of giving feedback through a cultural lens to support Asian employees and drive inclusion.
• Displayed Asian culture sound boards for TYLENOL & NEUTROGENA Asian Experience workshops.

Generation Now

• Hosted a professions fair in LATAM to provide members with information about career opportunities in Johnson & Johnson, including roles in supply chain, engineering and information technology.
• Piloted the 30 Under 30 program in China to recognize employee achievements inside and outside of work, addressing negative perceptions about the contribution of younger generations.
• Relaunched Innovation Sessions in Mexico and Colombia with external entrepreneurs to spark ideas and inspiration.

HOLA

• Worked with Johnson & Johnson’s human resources teams and external organizations such as the Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) and the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement (HACE) to attract Hispanic & Latino talent.
• Promoted mental health awareness programs for employees and the Hispanic and Latino community through the Johnson & Johnson Hispanic and Latino Physician Network.
• Supported the translation of 50 Janssen products, including prescribing information, medication guides, instructions for use and patient package inserts.

Nursing Alliance

• Co-launched, with Johnson & Johnson Nursing, a virtual National Nurses Week Summit to engage employees in recognizing the irreplaceable impact of nurses in improving healthcare.
• Worked on the development of a culturally inclusive toolbox to educate nurses on inclusive care.
• Supported Johnson & Johnson Nursing 2022 Nurse Hack-4-Health event, collaborating on innovative ideas for tech-based products to help address today’s most pressing healthcare challenges.

Open&Out (O&O)

• Launched the first LGBTQIA+ Global Talent Development Program to facilitate leadership development for LGBTQIA+ employees at Johnson & Johnson.
• Increased internal awareness of issues that impact the LGBTQIA+ community through annual campaigns including Transgender Day of Visibility, International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia and #GoPurple.
• Sponsored the True Colors Day campaign, an international day of advocacy around preventing and ending LGBTQIA+ youth homelessness.

Pharmacists Network

• Supported the American Pharmacists Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists for the 2022 You Stand By Us All campaign to help foster relationships with pharmacists and raise awareness of pharmacists’ roles in addressing health inequities.
• Developed webinars with the Industry Pharmacists Organization to showcase post-doctoral fellowship programs affiliated with Johnson & Johnson and highlight diverse career roles for pharmacists in industry.
• Continued outreach events at Colleges of Pharmacy to introduce student pharmacists to the breadth of opportunities available within the pharmaceutical industry.

South Asian Professional Network Association (SAPNA)

• Published a 3-part series highlighting South Asian contributions to Johnson & Johnson history from 1909 – 2022 in the areas of innovation, culture and leadership.
• In collaboration with WLI ERG, promoted the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Ambassador program to SAPNA members to be paired with senior leaders to develop leadership skills and grow relationships.
• Advised the DEI in Clinical Trials (DEICT) team to help drive greater representation of South Asians in clinical trials.

Veterans Leadership Council (VLC)

• Launched an enterprise-wide leadership training program that uses military frameworks to facilitate better decision making.
• Collaborated with Ethicon Biosurgery to lead the Company’s first Capstone Project with the U.S. Military Academy West Point Department of Systems Engineering.
• Hosted an event with the American Corporate Partners mentorship program that provides mentoring for Veterans and eligible spouses on their path towards fulfilling careers.

Women’s Leadership & Inclusion (WLI)

• Rolled out an Engaging Men as Allies toolkit and training across the globe to increase awareness and engagement of men as allies for women.
• Led Inspira, a virtual series of quarterly conversations, to inspire Johnson & Johnson women employees around LATAM through stories and conversations with female leaders and influencers.
• Expanded the Women of Orthopedics program to inspire women, drive advocacy, and build allyship through the advancement of women and elevation of female surgeon leadership.
• Launched a new WLI Chapter in Saudi Arabia in March 2022 and celebrated this achievement on International Women’s Day in March 2023 with events including inspiring academic and business leaders.