Shamika Williams
About Shamika Williams
Shamika Williams is the Senior Director of Global Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Commercialization & HBCU Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb, with a strong background in human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Senior Director, Global Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Commercialization & HBCU Initiatives
Shamika Williams currently holds the position of Senior Director, Global Inclusion & Diversity Strategy Commercialization & HBCU Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb. In this role, she focuses on developing and executing strategies to promote inclusion and diversity across the company. Her work includes enhancing partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), ensuring that Bristol Myers Squibb fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Senior Director, Strategy & Marketing HBCU Initiatives
In addition to her global diversity strategy role, Shamika Williams also serves as the Senior Director, Strategy & Marketing HBCU Initiatives at Bristol Myers Squibb in New Jersey. This position involves shaping and marketing strategic partnerships with HBCUs. Her initiatives aim to create impactful collaborations that support diversity and inclusion objectives within the organization.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Shamika Williams served as the Global People & Business Resource Lead - Black Organization for Leadership & Development (BOLD) at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2019 to 2021 in Princeton, NJ. She was also a Founding Board Member of Women of Color in Pharma (WOCIP) from 2016 to 2019 in New Jersey. Her experience includes working as a Human Resources Consultant at Roche Molecular Systems from 2007 to 2009, and as a Human Resources Generalist at both BASF from 2005 to 2007 and Thomson Reuters from 2000 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Shamika Williams studied at Bloomfield College, where she earned a B.S. in Business Administration from 1995 to 1999. Her background in business administration, along with her operational business leadership skills, has helped her focus on human resources and diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout her career. She has experience in shaping global enterprise strategies with a focus on inclusion and diversity.
Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion
Shamika Williams is recognized for her leadership in diversity and inclusion. She actively partners with various organizations to shape and execute impactful diversity and inclusion strategies. Her passion for development, diversity, equity, and inclusion drives her professional endeavors. Her work at Bristol Myers Squibb includes leading the development of strategic initiatives to enhance partnerships with HBCUs, contributing to the company's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace.