Jacqueline Donaldson-Grey, ECMCA is the Sr. Manager, Supplier Diversity for the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, better known as Amtrak. Under her leadership, Amtrak’s Supplier Diversity Program was voted one of the best of the decade. This is a particular honor, because the rail industry is one of the most challenging and underrepresented industries in the diversity arena. She bases her success on always adhering to the principles of inclusion, communication, connectivity and resourcefulness. Top-down support has been a critical factor in Jacqueline’s ability to develop an award-winning Supplier Diversity Program, because she has the assurance the corporation is “all in.”
Jacqueline’s inspiration for success is based on her knowledge that diverse companies are the epitome of innovation. She recognizes that for many diverse companies, it is not about their ability but the opportunity. Jacqueline strives to create platforms of exposure and opportunities for diverse suppliers. She currently holds an Executive Certified Master Compliance Administrator Certification and has been active in several organizations both on a professional and personal level.