“I had the privilege of working with Hester Agudosi during her tenure as the Chief Diversity Officer for the State of New Jersey and her impact was nothing short of transformative. Hester’s unwavering commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion was evident in every initiative she led, from enhancing advocacy strategies for those without a voice to ensuring fair representation in state procurement practices. As a fearless advocate for marginalized communities, her extensive experience in various senior management roles, coupled with her passion for community outreach, made her an exceptional leader who inspired those around her and was a force to be reckoned with. Hester’s presence made a meaningful difference. Her ability to navigate complex challenges truly set her apart, and her legacy continues to influence positive change within the state. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for any endeavor she pursues in the future.”

— Michele A. Chow-Tai, Managing Director, Business Development, Fairview Capital Partners

“I am thrilled and honored to share this glowing endorsement and testimonial of Hester Agudosi, Esq. expertise and the phenomenal DEI consulting services provided through her organization E2 Equitable Ecosystems. I first became professionally acquainted with Hester’s DEI expertise through the work she did in her role as Chief Diversity Officer in the State of NJ under Governor Phil Murphy. I was immediately impressed with her commitment to helping diverse owned business owners understand how to do business with the state of NJ and made sure to remain connected with her in the hopes to support her unwavering commitment to economic equality.

As the President of Covenant Business Concepts, we hire 25 subject matter experts each year to help support the various diverse vendor development programs we co-lead across the country. We’ve hired Hester on several occasions to be a featured guest speaker and she’s never failed to astound and inspire. She’s made profound contribution in our programs by helping minority and women owned businesses understand how to skillfully navigate the complex demands of the 21st century diverse and ever-changing marketplace.

Some of Hester’s most enthusiastically received DEI speaking engagement with us has been for the National Association of Black Accountants Entrepreneur Institute during which she instructed on “Contracting with Government & Anchor Institutions, she has function as a Business Advisor for two cohorts in the Rutgers CUEED Newark ASCEND program, and recently presented a Small Business Association/NJCRC workshop on “Legal Compliance & Business Ethics” for a group of women entrepreneurs in the IT sector. In each instance, we’ve found Hester to be brilliant, eloquent, empathetic and an incredibly “dialed-in” DEI leader and speaker.”

— Willie Mae Veasy, President, Convent Business Concepts