Misty Gaither is a results-driven business strategist with deep expertise in DEI, strategic operations, and business growth, helping organizations thrive through innovative, high-impact solutions. As Vice President and Global Head of DEIB+ at Indeed, she led transformative initiatives to overhaul policies, build equitable solutions, and enhance employee, job seeker, and client experiences. Misty’s leadership integrates DEI principles into business strategy to deliver long-term, measurable results. Her career spans corporate leadership roles at Altria Group, JPMorgan Chase, and Twilio, and began in DEI at Code2040, a non-profit focused on racial equity in tech. She is a culture analyst, helping brands unlock growth by applying cultural awareness and inclusive strategies to connect with diverse audiences, and a sought-after speaker whose thought leadership has been featured in The New York Times, Fast Company, Fortune, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. Misty sparks transformation by blending DEI with business strategy, driving inclusive growth, unlocking opportunity, and positioning organizations for long-term impact and sustainable success.
Misty is a proud alumna of the illustrious Florida A&M University, School of Business and Industry, where she earned her degree in Business Administration (Concentration in Marketing) and is the Founder of HBCU No Regrets. Misty is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., a dog mom to Dash (13 y/o Yorkie), a super-active Godmother of 3, and enjoys fitness, fashion, travel, brunch, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
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