84.51°
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
It starts with us
Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging mission is to create a diverse culture of inclusion and belonging that inspires our associates to bring their whole selves to work every day. When our associates feel included, valued, and respected for who they are and what they contribute, they feel a greater sense of belonging.
Connie Ross, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager
Connie Ross leads the charge for organizational progress with respect to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) at 84.51°. She ensures that a DEI&B lens is applied across organizational decision making and transformation, while also supporting Leadership, Talent Development, Recruiting and Business Partners in executing on the vision and values of 84.51° to deliver on organizational goals and commitments.
Connie boasts more than 20 years of experience and was inducted as a 2022 AMA Cincinnati Marketing Legend and was the recipient of the 2022 CLIMB Award for “Seizing Every Angle To Do Better”.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Giving to causes we care about
By sponsoring programs and organizations who make DEI&B their priority — like International Women’s Day — we're able to broaden our impact and influence the workforce beyond our four walls. The theme for our 2024 celebration was “Spark Inclusion” as a call to ignite change by encouraging dialogue, recognition and empowerment through the month and beyond.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Bring your authentic self
With the help of our DEI&B roadmap, we strive to provide a culture of inclusion and belonging that allows associates to share their background, cultural practices, and general thoughts about DEI&B to create awareness and understanding. This opens the door to learning more about each other and providing space to bring our whole and authentic selves to work.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity drives innovation
By fostering inclusive teams that embrace diversity of thoughts and experiences, 84.51° can create innovative and inclusive products and services that support all of Kroger’s customers, CPG partners, and the communities they serve.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our women of color power squad
This dynamic leadership program in collaboration between 84.51° and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is uniquely focused on the development of women of color. Power Squad is a three-month program that provides a community for like-minded individuals to grow professionally, become influencers and develop as emerging leaders. We’re proud to continue to support the Chamber as they bring the program to more women and organizations in the area.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Empowering our associate resource groups
Our associate resource groups include – but are not limited to – EDGE, with subcommittees for women in tech and women of color; Men For Equality, a group learning how to make the workplace more equal and inspiring others to take their lead; and ITOPiA, a place for introverts to be acknowledged and supported. All of our associates are invited and encouraged to join a team or start their own.
Connie Ross, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager
Connie Ross leads the charge for organizational progress with respect to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) at 84.51°. She ensures that a DEI&B lens is applied across organizational decision making and transformation, while also supporting Leadership, Talent Development, Recruiting and Business Partners in executing on the vision and values of 84.51° to deliver on organizational goals and commitments.
Connie boasts more than 20 years of experience and was inducted as a 2022 AMA Cincinnati Marketing Legend and was the recipient of the 2022 CLIMB Award for “Seizing Every Angle To Do Better”.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Giving to causes we care about
By sponsoring programs and organizations who make DEI&B their priority — like International Women’s Day — we're able to broaden our impact and influence the workforce beyond our four walls. The theme for our 2024 celebration was “Spark Inclusion” as a call to ignite change by encouraging dialogue, recognition and empowerment through the month and beyond.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Bring your authentic self
With the help of our DEI&B roadmap, we strive to provide a culture of inclusion and belonging that allows associates to share their background, cultural practices, and general thoughts about DEI&B to create awareness and understanding. This opens the door to learning more about each other and providing space to bring our whole and authentic selves to work.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity drives innovation
By fostering inclusive teams that embrace diversity of thoughts and experiences, 84.51° can create innovative and inclusive products and services that support all of Kroger’s customers, CPG partners, and the communities they serve.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our women of color power squad
This dynamic leadership program in collaboration between 84.51° and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is uniquely focused on the development of women of color. Power Squad is a three-month program that provides a community for like-minded individuals to grow professionally, become influencers and develop as emerging leaders. We’re proud to continue to support the Chamber as they bring the program to more women and organizations in the area.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Empowering our associate resource groups
Our associate resource groups include – but are not limited to – EDGE, with subcommittees for women in tech and women of color; Men For Equality, a group learning how to make the workplace more equal and inspiring others to take their lead; and ITOPiA, a place for introverts to be acknowledged and supported. All of our associates are invited and encouraged to join a team or start their own.
Connie Ross, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager
Connie Ross leads the charge for organizational progress with respect to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Belonging (DEI&B) at 84.51°. She ensures that a DEI&B lens is applied across organizational decision making and transformation, while also supporting Leadership, Talent Development, Recruiting and Business Partners in executing on the vision and values of 84.51° to deliver on organizational goals and commitments.
Connie boasts more than 20 years of experience and was inducted as a 2022 AMA Cincinnati Marketing Legend and was the recipient of the 2022 CLIMB Award for “Seizing Every Angle To Do Better”.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Giving to causes we care about
By sponsoring programs and organizations who make DEI&B their priority — like International Women’s Day — we're able to broaden our impact and influence the workforce beyond our four walls. The theme for our 2024 celebration was “Spark Inclusion” as a call to ignite change by encouraging dialogue, recognition and empowerment through the month and beyond.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Bring your authentic self
With the help of our DEI&B roadmap, we strive to provide a culture of inclusion and belonging that allows associates to share their background, cultural practices, and general thoughts about DEI&B to create awareness and understanding. This opens the door to learning more about each other and providing space to bring our whole and authentic selves to work.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Diversity drives innovation
By fostering inclusive teams that embrace diversity of thoughts and experiences, 84.51° can create innovative and inclusive products and services that support all of Kroger’s customers, CPG partners, and the communities they serve.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our women of color power squad
This dynamic leadership program in collaboration between 84.51° and the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber is uniquely focused on the development of women of color. Power Squad is a three-month program that provides a community for like-minded individuals to grow professionally, become influencers and develop as emerging leaders. We’re proud to continue to support the Chamber as they bring the program to more women and organizations in the area.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Empowering our associate resource groups
Our associate resource groups include – but are not limited to – EDGE, with subcommittees for women in tech and women of color; Men For Equality, a group learning how to make the workplace more equal and inspiring others to take their lead; and ITOPiA, a place for introverts to be acknowledged and supported. All of our associates are invited and encouraged to join a team or start their own.
Celebrating and elevating women
84.51° thrives because our associates live authentically and are valued for their unique contributions, no matter their gender identity. These beliefs are woven into everything EDGE does. This associate resource group is organized into multiple subcommittees, which support and celebrate the diversity of 84.51° women.
- Women of Color (all non-white women) are given a safe space to learn, connect, understand and be understood.
- Women in Tech supports all women technologists throughout their technical career from pre-career to mature career.
- Important and relevant topics are discussed in a holistic, brave, and constructive way with ACE (Amplify, Connect, Enrich).
- Gender Lens raises awareness on how gender biases affect employees and course-correcting steps to take are provided.
- Networking gives EDGE members an opportunity foster connections inclusive of all communication styles and forums.
- Marketing & Operations encourages participation in events at varying levels of engagement – leading to a strong community.
See how we celebrated Women’s Month:
Learn, do, inspire!
As part of our ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive culture, 84.51° developed the "Inclusive Leader Journey" - an 8-week transformative, experiential program built on research regarding Intrinsic Inclusion. Hear first-hand how it impacted members of our leadership team.
Inclusive leader journey
Immerse ourselves in the experience
“The only way that we can grow is by taking the time to become aware of our inherent biases, immerse ourselves in the experience and have honest and open dialogue on where we need to go from here. The Inclusive Leader Journey provides us intentional space to pause, learn and reflect on ourselves.”
Kristin Foster, SVP Data Science
Inclusive leader journey
The power of the pause
“One thing that I’ve integrated into being an inclusive leader is ‘The Power of the Pause’. I have been working to consciously pause and reflect on my surroundings in order to make that a more normal reaction that will allow me to seek a shared understanding with those around me.”
Rob Fraley, Director, Data Engineer
Inclusive leader journey
Stronger together
“The Learn, Do, and Inspire model has provided deliberate opportunities to pause and be more introspective. It has allowed me to partner with colleagues and have them be vulnerable with me, making us collectively stronger partners.”
Shaan Zaveri, VP, Customer Foundations Consulting
Inclusive leader journey
Immerse ourselves in the experience
“The only way that we can grow is by taking the time to become aware of our inherent biases, immerse ourselves in the experience and have honest and open dialogue on where we need to go from here. The Inclusive Leader Journey provides us intentional space to pause, learn and reflect on ourselves.”
Kristin Foster, SVP Data Science
Inclusive leader journey
The power of the pause
“One thing that I’ve integrated into being an inclusive leader is ‘The Power of the Pause’. I have been working to consciously pause and reflect on my surroundings in order to make that a more normal reaction that will allow me to seek a shared understanding with those around me.”
Rob Fraley, Director, Data Engineer
Inclusive leader journey
Stronger together
“The Learn, Do, and Inspire model has provided deliberate opportunities to pause and be more introspective. It has allowed me to partner with colleagues and have them be vulnerable with me, making us collectively stronger partners.”
Shaan Zaveri, VP, Customer Foundations Consulting
Inclusive leader journey
Immerse ourselves in the experience
“The only way that we can grow is by taking the time to become aware of our inherent biases, immerse ourselves in the experience and have honest and open dialogue on where we need to go from here. The Inclusive Leader Journey provides us intentional space to pause, learn and reflect on ourselves.”
Kristin Foster, SVP Data Science
Inclusive leader journey
The power of the pause
“One thing that I’ve integrated into being an inclusive leader is ‘The Power of the Pause’. I have been working to consciously pause and reflect on my surroundings in order to make that a more normal reaction that will allow me to seek a shared understanding with those around me.”
Rob Fraley, Director, Data Engineer
Inclusive leader journey
Stronger together
“The Learn, Do, and Inspire model has provided deliberate opportunities to pause and be more introspective. It has allowed me to partner with colleagues and have them be vulnerable with me, making us collectively stronger partners.”
Shaan Zaveri, VP, Customer Foundations Consulting
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