Venessa Hughes
Director, Information Center and Practices
Venessa is a Director Librarian in Catalyst’s Information Center. Venessa answers in-depth custom research questions and co-leads Catalyst Practices, which profile leading-edge organizational DEI strategies, initiatives, and programs, and Topic Overviews. She is also a member of the Catalyst Honours selection committee and has served on numerous cross-functional teams. Venessa earned a Master’s of Library Science from the University at Buffalo and a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Women’s Studies from the University of Dayton.
Venessa's Latest Work
How Ombuds Programs Can Promote Diversity and Inclusion (Topic Overview)
An ombuds program offers a way for both leaders and employees to help build a more inclusive workplace.
Generation Z, the Future Workforce (Trend Brief)
Learn about the future of work for Generation Z, AKA post-Millennials, iGeneration, Gen Edge, and the Sharing Generation.
CEO Activism (Trend Brief)
CEOs and leaders are speaking out and taking action on social issues including race, gender, and immigration.