73 A business leader’s passion for equity, accessibility, and inclusion with Kim Alfonso | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

Jul 20, 2021

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Kim Alfonso, co-founder, and CEO of Results One. Kim Alfonso talks about advocating for people with disabilities, immersing herself in the disability world, and her mission to create a community that embodies dignity, respect, accessibility, and inclusion.

Some highlights:

-Kim Alfonso on her leadership challenges at Merck

-Kim Alfonso on her inspiration to become an advocate for people with disabilities

-Promoting accessibility and inclusion as a passion and as a business

-Kim Alfonso on how has the pandemic impacted people with disabilities

-Integrating business practices in nonprofit organizations

-Supporting the growth of black businesses by providing resources and opportunities for networking

-Kim Alfonso on how mentors and leadership programs can help develop better leaders

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Also mentioned in this episode:

-Dr. Bette Catoe, pediatrician

-Tony Cancelosi, President and CEO of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind