Outstanding Alum: Exceptional Professional Success
Sonserae Cicero is a human capital and fair employment expert with more than 25 years of experience in the field. As the founder and chief executive officer of the Society of Human Engagement & Business Alignment, she is renowned for her expertise in critical areas such as human resources, diversity, inclusion, workforce transformations, talent development programs, and cultural change strategies. She has collaborated with organizations that collectively boast product and service portfolios exceeding $100 billion. Her commitment to employment justice has earned her an unparalleled reputation.
Cicero's advocacy for workplace diversity is exemplified by her previous role as chair of the Women of Walgreens Boots Alliance. Her impact through this and other initiatives has been widely recognized, including being named one of Connecticut's most influential individuals of color by the NAACP in 2018. Additionally, she received the prestigious Inspiration Award in 2021 for her contributions to the supply chain sector.
Consistent with her character, Cicero is actively engaged in community service and economic empowerment. She serves on several boards, including those of Jumoke Academy and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, and she chairs various committees while also sitting on the leadership council for the National Small Business Association in its Northeast Region.
Cicero's unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and workplace improvement is a testament to her outstanding leadership and the positive impact she continues to make in every environment she touches.