<p>An associate operations director at the GroupM shop Essence by day, Lawson writes and podcasts extensively and candidly about diversity and inclusion issues on the side—on the Mixed Company podcast and her own blog. In an industry where young black women are too often unseen and unheard, she’s making a point of speaking up.</p>

An associate operations director at the GroupM shop Essence by day, Lawson writes and podcasts extensively and candidly about diversity and inclusion issues on the side—on the Mixed Company podcast and her own blog. In an industry where young black women are too often unseen and unheard, she’s making a point of speaking up.

Kai Devereaux Lawson, advocate, agitator and associate operations director at Essence

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Kai Devereaux Lawson, advocate, agitator and associate operations director at Essence

Kai Devereaux Lawson, advocate, agitator and associate operations director at Essence