Creating brighter financial futures with DISCOVER's Chief Diversity Officer, Jonita Wilson

11/29/22 • 57 min

With only half of the US population claiming financial literacy, DISCOVER is working to bridge that education gap through its Pathway to Financial Success curriculum and a personal finance online education series. In her role as Chief Diversity Officer, Jonita Wilson is pioneering a culture of transparent, equitable and inclusive practices for the company's employees and its customers. In this episode, Jonita shares tips on topics including driving greater representation, opening doors for disability inclusion, and successfully managing a busy family dynamic.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.

Diversity Beyond the Checkbox is brought to you by The Diversity Movement, hosted by Head of Content Jackie Ferguson and is a production of Earfluence.

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