Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
After working in Human Resources for over 25 years with a specific focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the past 12 years, Lori Ferguson has redefined her brand. While she is still a well-rounded Human Resources professional with a broad understanding of and broad practice in Human Resources, her career focus is CHANGE. Lori is a Diversity Personal Trainer that helps organizations access and engage muscles they have not yet exercised. She is a Diversity Leader who assesses company culture, partners with internal stakeholders to drive change. Lori is committed to a holistic and effective approach to DEI that leads to tangible results.
Lori holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix and an MBA in Risk Management from Saint Peters University. She also holds a Professional in Human Resources Certification from HRCI and a Strategic Human Resources Management Certificate from Cornell University.