Demetria Johnson is a nationally recognized Talent and Inclusion strategist with over a decade of experience leading innovative, data-driven DIB and talent initiatives across the legal and biopharma industries. With a proven track record at top organizations like Genentech and Gilead, she has successfully designed and implemented global diversity frameworks, coached senior executives, and integrated inclusive leadership into core business strategy. As a former law firm leader, she developed and led the firm’s first Diversity Action Plan, which resulted in measurable improvements in recruitment and retention, and later scaled this expertise to the biotech sector—consulting on DIB strategy, health equity, and cultural transformation efforts. She is known for her collaborative approach to embedding inclusion into performance processes, launching impactful employee resource groups, and driving alignment between inclusion goals and enterprise objectives. A sought-after speaker and advisor, Demetria has served in leadership roles with NALP, ALFDP, and WALRAA, and is passionate about mentoring emerging leaders and building environments where everyone can thrive.