
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Principal Consultant, Charlotte F. Hughes discovered her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion early in life as the daughter of a Black pediatrician during the racially turbulent 1960’s. Her father with two other physicians, formed the first minority medical group practice in the state of Ohio, serving the greater Cleveland community over 50 years, caring for diverse families across multiple generations. Her mother strengthened that compassion in her DNA, instilling a concern for people from all walks of life, races, and ethnicities. When reflecting on her upbringing, Charlotte says “Throughout my youth and adult life, I’ve welcomed and collaborated with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures endlessly – at home, at work, and as a citizen of the world.”