Global Business Inclusion & Social Impact Strategist
KIMBERLY R. COFFMAN
Author • Strategic Advisor • Keynote Speaker
Kimberly helps global organizations build equitable, resilient, and responsible businesses and supply chains that advance Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) priorities and expand economic opportunity. She partners with executives, suppliers, industry and community leaders to turn inclusion into a strategic advantage and a competitive differentiator.
She also works with small and medium businesses to coach and advise them on how best to position themselves and market to large corporations and other buying institutions.
Featured Employers & Affiliations
Delta Air Lines • Voya Financial • Herman Miller • Disability:IN • National LGBT Chamber of Commerce • National Minority Supplier Development Council • National Veteran Business Development Council • WEConnect International • Women’s Business Enterprise National Council • United States Small Business Administration
Who I Am & What I Do
Elevating Business and Supplier Inclusion, Responsible Sourcing, and Social and Economic Impact
Kimberly R. Coffman is a global executive and strategic advisor specializing in business and supplier inclusion, responsible sourcing, and ESG-aligned economic inclusion and social impact. With more than 15 years of experience across aviation, financial services, and manufacturing, she helps organizations design and implement programs that are equitable, sustainable, and built to last.
Three Pillars:
Executive Advisor
Partners with C-suite leaders and global teams to build business and supplier inclusion and responsible sourcing strategies aligned with ESG and business priorities.Author & Thought Leader
Bestselling author of Supplier Diversity from the Inside Out, Kimberly shares practical frameworks that empower both corporations and suppliers to navigate inclusive supply chains.Keynote Speaker & Facilitator
Delivers engaging talks and workshops on equitable supply chains, economic inclusion, and the future of responsible business.
Speaking: Inspiring the Future of Responsible Business
Kimberly speaks at global conferences, corporate events, and industry gatherings on the intersection of business and supplier inclusion, ESG, and economic empowerment. Her sessions blend strategic insight with real-world experience from leading programs inside global brands.
Sample Talk Topics:
Building Equitable and Resilient Supply Chains
Supplier Inclusion in the Era of ESG and Regulation
Economic Inclusion as a Business Strategy
Advancing Responsible Sourcing Across Global Markets
Preparing Diverse Suppliers for Corporate Supply Chains
Advisory & Consulting: From Vision to Implementation
Through Kimberly Rae Consulting, Kimberly partners with organizations to design and operationalize business and supplier inclusion, responsible sourcing, and economic inclusion strategies. From standing up new programs to refining mature initiatives, she helps clients build governance, performance systems, and partnerships that deliver measurable impact.
Areas of Work:
Business and Supplier Inclusion Program Design & Optimization
ESG (Social & Governance) & Responsible Sourcing Integration
Economic Inclusion & Market Access Strategy
Executive Advisory & Governance Frameworks
Supplier Readiness & Capacity-Building Programs
Book: Supplier Diversity from the Inside Out
Kimberly’s bestselling book, Supplier Diversity from the Inside Out, offers a behind-the-scenes view of how supplier inclusion really works inside corporations—and what it takes for both companies and suppliers to unlock its full potential.
Ideal for:
Corporate leaders
Supplier inclusion professionals
Small and diverse-owned business owners
Anyone committed to equitable economic ecosystems
