Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, T. Rowe Price Foundation
Can you share how you landed in the role you have today?
I’ve worked in diversity, equity, and inclusion for about ten years and fell in love with the mission and impact of that work. When I joined T. Rowe Price five years ago, I started in a global DEI role and gradually took on additional responsibilities, including community investment, the T. Rowe Price Foundation, corporate sustainability, and corporate communications. Today, my work sits at the intersection of our company’s values and how we show up for employees, clients, and communities. It’s been a combination of hard work, mentorship, determination, and being in the right place at the right time.
What qualities make a great mentor?
A great mentor balances candor with care. They tell you not only what you want to hear but what you need to hear, while still building you up. The best mentors I’ve had were deeply invested in my growth, even when there was no direct benefit to them. They listen more than they speak, provide actionable guidance, create space for reflection, and challenge you while offering support.
How can mentorship help bridge generational gaps in the workplace?
Mentorship helps build adaptability, encourages new ways of thinking, and replaces assumptions with understanding. I’ve learned from both older and younger mentors. Different generations bring different perspectives, and those perspectives make outcomes stronger. When done well, mentoring builds trust, inclusion, engagement, and connection across generations.
Do you think generational differences are sometimes more about life stages?
Absolutely. I’ve started thinking less about generations and more about life stages. Someone fresh out of college has different experiences and priorities than someone raising children or caring for aging parents. Life stage often shapes our perspectives and workplace connections just as much as age does.
Is constructive criticism an important part of mentorship?
Yes, but only when it’s delivered with care. Feedback is most effective when it’s given from a place of genuine investment in someone’s success. Constructive criticism should provide perspective and lived experience that helps someone grow. I also think Gen Z sometimes gets unfair criticism. Every generation has strengths, and we can learn a lot from each other.
Do you have a specific mentoring style or framework?
I always start by understanding what’s important to the mentee. What are their goals, challenges, and aspirations? Then I learn how they prefer to receive feedback and recognition. My role is to adapt to what they need to succeed. I also believe every mentoring session should end with action items for both the mentor and mentee so progress continues between meetings.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?
“Don’t just do your job—understand the business your job sits within.”
That advice transformed how I approached my career. When you understand how your work connects to larger business goals and outcomes, you move from simply executing tasks to creating meaningful impact.
What would you tell your 15-year-old self?
I would tell myself that confidence is built through action, not perfection. You don’t need everything figured out—you just need to keep moving forward and learning.
I’d also say: Don’t shrink yourself to fit spaces that don’t value you.
Who do you admire most and why?
My mother. She led with both conviction and humility. She made difficult decisions while staying grounded in her values and consistently elevated others around her. She never sought the spotlight, but she earned respect through how she showed up every day. Her example continues to influence how I lead.
Was there a defining experience that shaped your career?
Growing up in Milwaukee, I participated in a program that allowed students from the inner city to attend schools in the suburbs. While it came with challenges, it exposed me to careers and opportunities I otherwise wouldn’t have seen. It built resilience and gave me access to possibilities that shaped my future.
What’s one of your unbreakable rules?
Always do what you commit to doing. Trust is built through consistency, accountability, and following through on commitments. Over time, reliability becomes trust, and trust becomes the foundation for leadership and growth.
What’s your biggest fear?
Not maximizing the opportunities I’ve been given. I want to make the most of every seat I’m privileged to sit in and use whatever influence I have to create opportunities and positive outcomes for others. My fear is looking back and realizing I could have done more.