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Elect Roshan Kindred

Candidate

Member, 2027 National Nominating Committee

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Professional Leadership

As a Chief Diversity Officer, enterprise executive and talent advocate with more than 20 years of experience, I have built my career at the intersection of leadership, legal governance, strategy and measurable impact. I specialize in architecting high-performing teams, strengthening organizational alignment, and delivering outcomes that advance people, policy, culture and performance.  

  • Led enterprise-wide culture and workforce strategies across a global organization of 1,200+ employees spanning seven countries, partnering closely with executive leadership, HR, Legal, Finance, and Talent teams to drive accountability and results.

  • Designed and executed a multi-year, data-driven strategy grounded in people analytics, contributing to 90% retention of top-performing talent and supporting revenue growth from $281M to $464M.

 

  • Secured $300K in funding to expand community engagement and workforce development initiatives, extending organizational impact into the communities served.

My leadership is grounded in a simple but disciplined belief: when people are aligned, equipped, and valued, they perform at their highest level and drive collective success. This is not aspirational—it is operational. It informs how I make decisions, how I build systems, and how I hold myself and others accountable.

Equally, my leadership is sustained by faith, guided by empathy, and anchored in service. These principles shape how I navigate complexity, lead with clarity, and remain committed to work that extends beyond individual achievement. My family fuels my purpose, and my global experiences continue to expand my perspective and deepen my respect for the diversity of people and thought.

I am committed to developing leaders, mentoring with intention, and creating environments where individuals are prepared not only to lead—but to lead with excellence, integrity, and impact.

Community Involvement and Affiliations

LACER Afterschool Programs, Board Member (2016–present)

Committed to creating pathways for opportunity, I serve as a Board Member providing legal governance and oversight for a nonprofit delivering free arts, athletics, and academic programming to students in grades 6–12. I’ve helped advance mentorship and enrichment initiatives that have sustained a 100% high school graduation rate among participants, demonstrating what’s possible when structure meets support.

Diversity Uplifts, Inc., Board Member - Business & Legal Affairs (2018–present)

I bring board-level leadership in legal governance, compliance, and policy, ensuring our work is both effective and accountable. Most recently, I led the development and implementation of policies supporting 250 doulas across the Inland Empire, strengthening organizational sustainability and enhancing service delivery to the communities they serve.

The Trevor Project, PagerDuty Volunteer Fundraising Co-Lead  (2025)
Co-led a targeted fundraising initiative, raising $10,000 to support programs and advocacy benefiting LGBTQ+ youth.

Center of Hope - LA, Ministry Leader - “The Conversation” (2021–2022)

Grounded in connection and accountability, I created and led a multi-generational initiative focused on healthy, values-aligned relationships. Through intentional dialogue and shared experiences, this effort fosters meaningful engagement, authentic connection, and a stronger sense of community.

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