This is Democracy – Episode 118: Corporations and Social Justice

Jeremi, Zachary, and guest Lata N. Reddy, discuss the intersection between business and social justice, as well as the need for diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Zachary sets the scene with his poem, "The Dream." Lata N. Reddy is senior vice president of  Inclusive Solutions at Prudential Financial and chair of The Prudential Foundation. In these roles, Reddy harnesses the power of capital markets to drive financial and social mobility. By combining diversity strategies, impact investments, philanthropy, corporate contributions and employee engagement with Prudential’s full business capabilities, she helps position the company to promote inclusive economic opportunity and sustainable growth. Reddy originally joined Prudential in 1997. Prior to joining Prudential, she was a civil rights attorney with the U.S. Department of Education. Her dedication to promoting equity has spanned her career in the nonprofit, public and private sectors. Reddy holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from the University of Michigan and a law degree from Emory University School of Law.