Angela Dingle

President & CEO, Women Impacting Public Policy

As President and CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), Angela Dingle leads a national nonpartisan organization advocating on behalf of women entrepreneurs, strengthening their impact on our nation’s public policy, creating economic opportunities, and forging alliances with other business organizations. Serving as the voice for the over 14 million women owned companies in the U.S., WIPP works with lawmakers to impact and influence policy that provides economic equity, procurement inclusion and access to the global marketplace.

Prior to serving in this role, Angela founded Ex Nihilo Management, an award winning technology and management consultancy that provides invaluable guidance to businesses seeking to enter or expand in the government marketplace. Her commitment to client success earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

Angela is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, sharing her insights and expertise at conferences and events focused on women in business and government contracting. She is also a published author, with articles and publications that provide valuable leadership guidance.
Angela holds a MS in Management Information Systems from Bowie State University, a BS in Computer Science from DeVry University, is Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT), a Certified Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) Practitioner, and a Certified Management Consultant (CMC). Angela is a member of ISACA and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Erika Gibson

AVP & Dir, Responsible Sourcing and Supplier Diversity, Liberty Mutual Insurance

As a highly skilled and driven leader with almost 20 years of experience across multiple industries, I am eager to bring my expertise to the CWE program. Most recently, I have been leading Liberty Mutual Insurance’s Supplier Diversity team, where I have successfully tripled diverse owned spend in just one year, resulting in Liberty Mutual being named a Best of the Best corporation for inclusion by the National Business Inclusion Consortium in 2023. My efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the company’s supply chain has also resulted in the recognition as part of the Power50 Women of Influence 2024 Cohort.

Prior to my work at Liberty, I served as the Director of Global Supplier Diversity, Sustainability, and Marketing Procurement at Hilton. During my time there, I increased Women and Minority Business Enterprise supplier inclusion and spend by 36% within eight months, resulting in Hilton Supply Management being named #1 on Diversity Inc’s “Top Companies for Supplier Diversity” for the first time in HSM’s 40+ year history. I also recruited over 200 team members to form the Supplier Diversity Champion Program, developed, and executed the inaugural Supplier Diversity Summit, and supported the implementation of a requisitioning intake tool for Hilton to better manage over $3B in annual corporate spend.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated the ability to form strong partnerships and gain consensus among multiple stakeholders across complex organizations. I am a highly skilled public speaker, strategic planner, and adept at data-driven decision-making, contract negotiation, and forming strategic partnerships. My goal is to promote, develop, and implement strategies to ensure that non-discrimination, diversity, and inclusion are embedded in an organization’s initiatives, programs, and business practices.

Stacey Luster

General Counsel, Worcester State University

Stacey Luster is 3rd generation Worcesterite, who secured her place in Worcester’s history by becoming the only African-American woman to be elected to the Worcester City Council.

Stacey is a proud graduate of the Worcester Public Schools, who went on to graduate from St. John’s University in New York, Boston University School of Law and is admitted to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Stacey has given back to the community in many volunteer capacities, including responding to community needs by becoming the Co-Founder of Black Families Together and the Black Excellence Academy. Stacey has also served on the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, the Worcester Business Development Corporation, YWCA of Central Massachusetts, the Worcester Art Museum, Fallon Community Health Plan, Greater Worcester Community Foundation and Board of Trustees Chairperson for Quinsigamond Community College. Presently, Stacey is serving as a Board Member of Ascentria Care Alliance and the President of the Board of Trustees for Mechanics Hall.

Stacey is a consummate public servant, who has dedicated her professional life to public education, through leadership positions at the executive level of the Worcester Public School, Quinsigamond Community College and currently in her role as General Counsel/Assistant to the President at Worcester State University.

Ann Ramakumaran

CEO, iTech Solutions

Anjali Ann Ramakumaran is the CEO of iTech Solutions (An Ampcus Group Company). Ann founded Ampcus Inc. in 2004 and serves as the CEO of the Ampcus group. Ann is a technology savvy entrepreneur with more than 20 plus years of design, development and delivery of innovative and leading-edge Technology Solutions and Human Capital Management across the globe. Under her leadership, she has cultivated Ampcus group into a fast-growing Consulting and Professional Services organization. For eleven consecutive years she has been recognized as a top Asian American owned business by USPAACC and for over twelve consecutive years honored as one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women Owned and Women Led Business in the CONUS by the Women Presidents Organization. Under Ann’s leadership, Ampcus has made the Inc., 500/5000 list and has been recognized as a Top Diversity Business. Ann was also awarded Women in Technology Entrepreneur of the Year by WIT and most recently was inducted into the Women's Business Enterprise Hall of Fame. Ann has also received the Chairman’s Award for Inspirational Leadership from CRMSDC and the President’s Award from WPEO, the Global Growth Award from Astra Women’s Business Alliance, Supplier of the Year Award from GMSDC, Top Asian American Business Award from USPAACC-SE and USPAACC-SW, CRMSDC Supplier of the Year, NMSDC Supplier of the Year and NMSDC MBE of the Year. In 2019, Ampcus became part of the NMSDC’S elite Corporate Plus Program.

Ann serves on the WBENC national Board of Directors, CRMSDC Board of Directors, WBEC DMV/ NY Board, CWE Board and the USPAACC Scholarship Committee. She has been a speaker at numerous National and Local Procurement and Diversity Conferences. In addition, Ann has mentored several women and minority start up’s in an effort to help them grow their business. Ann holds her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Business and Commercial Management from India and has completed Executive Management from the Robins School of Business, University of Richmond Virginia and an Advance Management from the Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University Illinois.

Ahfeeyah C. Salomon

Supplier Diversity Corporate Relations Manager at CWE | CEO of Build Brand Design | Founder of Brandaholics Society & Women Creating Wealth

Ahfeeyah C. Salomon, formerly known as Ahfeeyah C. Thomas, is the Supplier Diversity Corporate Relations Manager at the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), where she leads pivotal initiatives to enhance supplier diversity and strengthen connections between corporate partners and underrepresented businesses. Her passion lies in fostering sustainable growth and representation, actively engaging with corporate and community partners to cultivate a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.

In addition to her corporate endeavors, Ahfeeyah is an award-winning Brand Designer, Communications Expert, and Chief Brand Culture Strategist, renowned for her significant contributions to the marketing and creative industries. She has successfully helped brands boost their visibility and ensure inclusivity in their messaging and marketing efforts. Additionally, she has served as an advisor and coach to c-suite leaders and global brands on scalable business strategies, organizational structure and brand culture elevation.

Her dedication to creating a more inclusive business landscape informs her innovative brand culture strategies, enabling corporate clients and partners to strengthen their market position while enhancing community engagement.

Ahfeeyah is also the CEO of Build Brand Design a global marketing firm, Founder of Women Creating Wealth, a community for women entrepreneurs and The Brandaholics Society, a community of brand enthusiasts and creatives dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources, and support. She is a sought-after speaker, a published author, thought leader and advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. Her work has been featured in numerous publications, including Forbes, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider.

As a woman of color who has experienced firsthand the challenges of being underrepresented in the business world, Ahfeeyah understands the importance of creating opportunities and providing support for marginalized communities. Through her work at CWE and her work within the community, she strives to create a more equitable landscape where everyone has a chance to thrive.

With honor, she brings her expertise and experience to advancing the mission of CWE, as the Supplier Diversity Corporate Relations Manager, with a commitment to closing the wealth gap for women entrepreneurs one connection at a time.