Marquita Payne is a tireless advocate of equity in the workplace. As a inclusion and diversity recruiting executive, she is driven by a passion for transforming teams and supporting the career development of emerging professionals. Marquita’s work centers on fostering diverse and inclusive work environments. Her relentless dedication, drive, and innovation have all earned her the reputation as a service-oriented leader with expertise in full lifecycle recruitment, program management, vendor relations, strategic planning, cross-functional team leadership, client relationship management, and project management. Her range of experiences and aptitudes has made her a sought-after mentor to many young adults in their professional and personal development. Her mission is to offer wise counsel and training designed to empower her mentees to thrive, with a special focus on helping young minority professionals successfully navigate from college to career.A devout woman of faith and servant leader, she is compelled by the quote "to whom much is given, much will be required." She is passionate about service and has committed thousands of hours to planning, facilitating, implementing community events and activities in addition to serving on nonprofit boards. Her ultimate vision to create a ripple effect of positive change that will continue to impact lives for generations to come.