This week on Sundays with Vernā, Vernā sits down with Mahlet Getachew, Managing Director of Corporate Racial Equity at PolicyLink, for a robust conversation about redefining leadership in corporate America. Mahlet shares her inspiring journey from corporate law to becoming a passionate advocate for equity, shaped by her experiences as a first-generation immigrant from Ethiopia. 

Together, they discuss PolicyLink’s groundbreaking Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership, a bold framework that empowers companies to embed equity into every facet of their work, from governance and leadership to community impact and political engagement. Mahlet highlights how these standards support businesses in prioritizing people and the planet alongside profits, offering a path toward a thriving and fair society.

She emphasizes the essential benefits companies achieve by prioritizing equity while underscoring how her work transcends racial boundaries to address universal issues of economic disparities and access to a high standard of living for all. 

Tune in to explore how equity-driven leadership can pave the way for a harmonious future where our values, ambitions, and lived experiences come together.