Overview

The mission of the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (Wharton CEO), through the lenses of race, gender, and socioeconomics, is to equip current and future leaders with the critical skills needed to design equitable organizations, create positive outcomes in the business sector, grow wealth creation opportunities, and impact broader society. To do this, we are producing and supporting the expansive academic study of equity and opportunity in a variety of sectors. Our research is educating firms, policymakers, and individuals in their own space on how to lead with evidence-based techniques, so they can intentionally build inclusive cultures and drive change within and beyond their organizations. Dean Erika James has launched Wharton CEO as the hallmark of her leadership commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The initiative is being led by Kenneth L. Shropshire, Wharton emeritus professor of legal studies and business ethics.