Traci Sanders

VP-Global Head of DE&I

Traci Sanders is the VP-Global Head of DE&I responsible for developing company-wide diversity and inclusion programs, working with recruiting to develop talent pipelines, diversity metrics and reporting and returns on investment, and overseeing training and development programs. In addition, she manages the Supplier Diversity program within Verizon and the Employee Relations function, ensuring the communication with employees regarding employee relations concerns; providing guidance and recommendations for resolution of issues as well as assisting managers and supervisors in understanding and implementing company policies related to performance, discipline, and related topics.

She also counsels employees on concerns related to applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and other similar federal and state laws.

Prior to this, Trace was Vice President—Compensation, responsible for broad-based compensation strategy as well as Merger Integrations. Responsibilities included all policies and procedures related to pay, pay equity analysis, year-end compensation practices and integration/divestiture of businesses into/out of Verizon. Prior to this Traci was Executive Director—HR Business Strategy, responsible for Verizon’s HR strategy for acquisitions and divestitures.

Also, Traci Sanders was Executive Director—HR Business Partner, responsible for supporting talent management, workforce analytics, and organizational effectiveness for Verizon Partner Solutions and Business Transformation. In addition, she has also supported the Verizon Enterprise Solutions team prior to this role.

Traci was also Executive Director-- Systems and Operations. In this role, she was responsible for delivering common HR Processes and systems to maximize efficiencies and streamline the customer experience. Prior to this role, Traci worked as Executive Director—Total Rewards for Verizon Business. In this role she managed the global Total Rewards team and was responsible for broad-based compensation, sales compensation, benefits, business integration, and recognition.

Traci started her career with Hallmark Cards, Inc. She holds a BS degree in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Florida A&M University. She is the wife to Shane Sanders and mother to Ariel, Andrea, and Andrew.