About Kimberly R. Coffman

Global Business Inclusion & Social Impact Strategist

Author • Strategic Advisor • Keynote Speaker

Kimberly R. Coffman is a global executive, strategic advisor, and thought leader specializing in business and supplier inclusion, responsible sourcing, and ESG-aligned economic inclusion. With more than 15 years of experience across aviation, financial services, and manufacturing, she partners with organizations to build equitable, resilient supply chains that strengthen business performance while expanding economic opportunity.

Throughout her career, Kimberly has designed and led enterprise-wide inclusion strategies at organizations such as Delta Air Lines, Voya Financial, and Herman Miller. Her work spans building programs from the ground up, creating governance and accountability frameworks, developing performance measurement systems, and cultivating cross-sector partnerships that embed inclusion into business strategy rather than treating it as a standalone initiative.

Kimberly’s leadership sits at the intersection of business strategy, social impact, and responsible sourcing. She is known for translating values into operational systems—helping organizations move from intention to execution in a complex global landscape shaped by ESG expectations, regulatory scrutiny, and evolving stakeholder demands.

A Strategic, Systems-Based Approach

Kimberly approaches inclusion and responsible business through a systems lens. She believes sustainable progress happens when equity is embedded into governance, decision-making, and day-to-day operations—not when it lives on the margins.

Her work is grounded in:

  • Executive partnership and shared accountability

  • Evidence-based strategy informed by data and lived experience

  • Cross-functional collaboration across procurement, ESG, operations, and leadership

  • Ecosystem building that connects corporations, suppliers, communities, and institutions

Whether advising executives, speaking to global audiences, or supporting suppliers navigating complex systems, Kimberly brings clarity, candor, and a deep understanding of how large organizations actually work.

What Drives the Work

  • Equity as Strategy
    Inclusion is not a side initiative—it is a lever for resilience, innovation, and long-term value.

  • Accountability Over Optics
    Sustainable impact requires governance, measurement, and follow-through.

  • Global Perspective, Practical Execution
    Strategies must work across regions, cultures, and markets—not just on paper.

  • Shared Value Creation
    Strong supply chains benefit businesses, suppliers, and the communities they serve.

Kimberly is the bestselling author of Supplier Diversity from the Inside Out and a sought-after keynote speaker at global conferences and executive forums. She has served in leadership and advisory roles with organizations including Disability:IN, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, National Minority Supplier Development Council, WEConnect International, and Women’s Business Enterprise Council, and continues to shape conversations on the future of inclusive and responsible business.

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Notable Achievements

    • Graduate, Aquinas College, Master of Management, Grand Rapids, MI

    • Graduate, Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts, Telecommunication, East Lansing, MI

    • Graduate, Supplier Diversity Excellence Program, Tuck Executive Education at Dartmouth, Hanover, NH

    • Council of Supplier Diversity Professionals

    • Disability:IN

      • Serve on Procurement Council

    • Institute for Supply Management - Greater Grand Rapids

      • Served as Diversity Chair

    • Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council

    • Greater Women's Business Council

    • Great Lakes Women's Business Council

      • Served on Board of Directors

    • Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council

      • Served on Board of Directors

    • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce

      • Serve on Corporate Advisory and Procurement Councils

    • National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)

      • Served as Chair, Air, Rail, & Transportation Industry Group

    • National Veteran Business Development Council

    • US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce

    • US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

    • Women's Business Enterprise National Council

      • Served on Global Committee

    • WEConnect International

      • Served on Global Best Practices Committee

    • 2024 Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity

    • 2022 Top 25 Women in Power Impacting Diversity

    • Authored Supplier Diversity Research Study: Exploring Best Practices which resulted in the creation of a supplier diversity advisory council and enterprise training course.

    • Named “Outstanding Advocate for Minority-Owned Business” by Holland Chamber of Commerce’s Business Connections Committee.

    • Named “Champion of Diversity” by DiversityPlus magazine.

    • Traveled to 28 countries and counting

    • Worked in advertising, broadcasting, marketing, and public relations

    • Worked with Al Roker's predecessor, Willard Scott, at a Kentucky Derby Parade in Louisville, KY

    • Former, Michigan State University Dance Team member, MSU Motion

    • Always wanted to be a singer, but can't - a favorite song to sing 'Out Here On My Own' from the original movie Fame

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