As the New York Power Authority’s supplier diversity manager, Debra J. White guides its efforts to meet annual W/MBE participation goals. The Power Authority has maintained a 15-year streak of meeting or exceeding annual supplier diversity participation goals.

Supplier diversity programs are an integral part of business planning at the authority. Being instrumental in the creation and implementation of the many policies and programs that have developed into the authority’s award-winning supplier diversity program is a feat White is especially proud of.

White hopes to continue to use her expertise to build on the continued success of the Power Authority’s supplier diversity program. The program combines longevity from many years of experience in supplier diversity with the flexibility to offer new solutions to traditional business practices. Embracing the concept of supplier diversity is a first step in addressing the challenge, but having the program become part of corporate strategy is paramount to its success.

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