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IW Consulting Group

IW Consulting Group's Executive Summary

IW Consulting Group (IWCG) is a consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia specializing in creating customized strategic solutions in the areas of supplier diversity and inclusion (SDI), diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and environmental, social & governance (ESG). Our expertise encompasses strategy planning, change management & communications, education & training, and supplier capability development.

Founded in 2017, IWCG has developed program strategies for some of the top corporations in the U.S. and globally. Our proven expertise is building robust and results-oriented new diversity initiatives and optimizing the performance of existing ones. We are thought leaders and innovators who recognize the need for companycentric solutions to ensure our clients have integrated andsustainable programs that meet their current and future needs.
We believe that supporting the economic development of historically under-served diverse communities is a win-win for corporations and their customer-base.

Including diverse suppliers in corporate supply chains foster creativity, innovation and cost savings. We create strategic plans that emphasize fostering authentic engagement with diverse business communities

Ingrid Watkins - CEO and Chief Strategist
Ingrid Watkins - CEO and Chief Strategist

IW Consulting Group's Executive Summary

Thought Leadership
We are industry thought-leaders and sought-after speakers, lecturers and trainers. We wrote the Practitioner Training Playbook and partnered with the University of Central Florida to create a Supplier Diversity Leadership Certificate Program.
Customization
We Understand that one size does not fit all. We meet our clients where they are and utilize project management methodology to assess needs and create customized programs and trainings that align with the client's culture, priorities, goals.
Collaboration
Our strategies are designed to minimize disruption to current business practices. We work collaboratively with client stakeholders to create a plan that is aligned with the organization's workflows and integrated with internal processes and systems.
Technology
We are the only supplier diversity consulting firm that offer technology tools and solutions through our strategic partnership with leading technology providers.
Diversity Solutions Team

The IW Consulting Team

Our team consists of a diverse group of industry leaders with decades of experience leading global and best in class diversity programs. Our team of experts are some of the most sought after thought leaders in the diversity space. We pride ourselves on supporting our clients to develop effective strategies to help them to meet their diversity goals and objectives. Our core team is small and agile, but we partner with over twenty consultants, trainers and analysts to deliver exceptional strategies and award-winning programs.

Ingrid Watkins

CEO and Chief Diversity Strategist

Suzanne Weston

Partner, Supplier Diversity Program

Daria Zagon

Director of Diversity Programs

Ingrid Watkins

CEO and Chief Diversity Strategist
20+ years Supplier Diversity Management Project Management and Process Improvement Change Management & Communications Supplier Development Strategic Souring/Procurement Curriculum Development & Training 20 years Global Procurement & Supplier Diversity, The Coca-Cola Company

Suzanne Weston

Partner, Supplier Diversity Program Strategist
20+ years Data Analytics, Reporting Compliance Certified Project Manager Assessments & Surveys Market Research Strategy Development Corporate Communications Executive Advisement 20 years Finance and VP Supplier Diversity, JPMorgan Chase

Daria Zagon

Director of Diversity Programs
Daria Zagon, a graduate of Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry (SBI), serves as the Director of Diversity Programs at IW Consulting Group.
In this role, she spearheads the organization's initiatives in customer relationship management, marketing, and program development, specifically focusing on Supplier Diversity and DEI Programs.
With an extensive professional background spanning over a decade, Daria's expertise is rooted in HR, Client Relationship Management, and Strategy and Business Development. Her journey commenced as a consultant at The Coca-Cola Company, where she specialized in supplier diversity and procurement experience.
Her prowess led her to Sun Life Financial, where she entered their Leadership Development Program, excelling in roles spanning HR, Client Relationship Management, and Strategy and Business Development.
Daria's commitment extended beyond her official responsibilities, as she took on the roles of DEI Leader/Co-Chair for the company ERG's and became a vital member of the Corporate Inclusion Council during her tenure.
At the core of her passion is the drive to assist clients in cultivating workplaces and supply chains that are more inclusive and equitable. Her multifaceted journey and steadfast commitment make her a major asset to advancing IW Consulting Group's mission.