Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Snowden & Associates, Inc, our firm is at the forefront of advocating for and implementing DE&I initiatives that spur individual and organizational growth.
Our Core Values
We Believe in People
We recognize that our greatest asset is our people. We trust, support, and empower each other to achieve our best.
Inclusivity
We embrace diversity and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
Integrity
We act with honesty and transparency in all our dealings. We hold ourselves accountable to the highest ethical standards.
Growth
We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We embrace change as an opportunity for growth.
Fun
We believe that a positive and enjoyable work environment leads to better outcomes. We make time for fun and celebrate our successes.
Our Mission
We empower individuals and organizations through dedicated DE&I Consulting and Coaching Services, Life Mastery Training and Coaching, and Professional Facilitation. Our mission is to transform business and organizational environments by fostering inclusive cultures and work environments that enhance both individual and group capabilities
Our Vision
We envision a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion are the cornerstones of every organization. A world where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We strive to create environments where differences are celebrated, equity is the norm, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our culture. By fostering these principles, we aim to unlock the full potential of individuals and teams, driving innovation, collaboration, and success. Our commitment extends globally, impacting communities and organizations around the world, and inspiring a universal movement towards inclusive excellence.
Meet Our Founder
MAY E. SNOWDEN, MBA, MPA
May Snowden is a Senior Fellow in Human Capital and Program Director for two councils of The Conference Board: the DE&I Strategy II Executives Council and the DE&I Foundations Executive Council. Snowden serves as a Strategic Advisor to the Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Benchmarks: Standards for Organizations Around the World. She also serves as a Strategic Advisor for PepsiCo and as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practice Lead for Catalyst Human Capital Solutions. As an affiliate of The Conference Board, FutureWork Institute, Hubbard & Hubbard, Inc., and Diversity Breakthroughs, Snowden brings more than 30 years of experience leading initiatives that strengthen corporate cultures and brand identification while improving relations with customers, vendors, and the community. Snowden is an independent diversity and inclusion strategist, professional facilitator, consultant, educator, speaker, and executive coach. She inspires corporate leaders to articulate a global diversity and inclusion vision, mission, and strategy that is embedded in the business.
In November of 2007, Snowden & Associates was launched because of her passion for producing return on investment from diverse and inclusive leadership, and her commitment to developing new conscious awareness around the thoughts, beliefs, and actions that lead to justice and equity among people. Snowden also serves as a life coach to foster personal growth and consciousness, get results, and provide a structure that will serve people for a fulfilling life that they love.
Snowden is a nationally recognized diversity and inclusion “voice” with significant experience as a C-level human resources leader with major P&L operating experience. She has delivered world class HR strategies and diversity initiatives and reengineered organizations to improve efficiency and productivity, while reducing costs.
In her career, Snowden served as the VP of Global Diversity for Starbucks Coffee Company, Chief Diversity Officer for Eastman Kodak Company, and Executive Director of Diversity for U S WEST. Snowden also has senior-level experience as a corporate relations liaison with state and local governments and the US Senate.
Snowden received her undergraduate degree in business from the University of Maryland at College Park and holds a Master of Executive Business Administration and Master of Public Administration degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Snowden is also certified by Brave Thinking Institute as a Life Mastery Consultant.