Kendall Wright
Social Impact & Inclusion Leader | DEI Strategy & Programming | Culture & Belonging | Global CSR
- Role
- Head of Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kendall Wright
I am an experienced global leader in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Impact, known for driving enterprise-wide strategies that embed equity into the DNA of organizations. With a career spanning tech, retail, and higher education, I’ve led award-winning initiatives that improve talent outcomes, employee experience, and brand reputation all while aligning inclusion with business growth and operational excellence.I blend strategic insight with hands-on execution, whether it’s launching enterprise-wide talent and belonging frameworks, leading high-impact programs (e.g, DEI institutes, ERGs, philanthropic campaigns), and collaborating across HR, legal, and C-suite stakeholders to drive measurable results. My work has directly influenced a 37% increase in diverse talent retention, mobilized $1.2M in community investments, and shifted cultural competency on a global scale.Whether transforming company culture, launching a global inclusion roadmap, or advising executive leaders on purpose-driven strategy, I bring innovation and a relentless commitment to equity. My goal is simple: to create systems where underserved communities not only belong, they thrive.
Experience
Head of Purpose & Inclusion
Jan 2026 — Present
Education
Michigan State University
Master's degree, Student Affairs Administration
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science - BS, Health Promotion Education
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