Khalilah “KO” Olokunola is a pioneer in DEI centric hiring and staff retention, known for her data-driven approach to transforming organizational culture and impactful change. With extensive experience employing active gang members & justice-impacted talent, Olokunola offers unique insights into unlocking human potential and utilizing untapped talent. She advocates for moving beyond traditional recruitment strategies to focus more on the head, heart, hand, and how, as detailed in her book, “Do Recruit: How to Find and Keep Great People”. Olokunola has collaborated with Fortune 50-500 companies nationwide, providing people-focused, purpose-driven, and profit-aligned solutions, strategies, and specialty training. Her work champions a shift towards HR that is not just responsible but responsive & reengineered to the real needs of people and organizations.
Khalilah "KO" Olokunola
Founder & Impact Architect
ReEngineering HR
DEI, Sustainability Teams Are Linchpins of Future-Proof Organizations
Two rich discussions at SB’24 San Diego highlighted the importance of giving sustainability and DEI their rightful attention, resources and integration within successful corporate strategies. ... View More
DEI and sustainability: Fostering inclusive leadership for a brighter future
In our pursuit of a sustainable future, the principles of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and belonging are not just complementary—they're essential. This panel delves into the powerful synergy between DEI and sustainability, exploring how integ... View More
Organizational Transformation Responding to the Evolving Needs of Sustainability- and Regeneration-Centric Leadership
This discussion will focus on integrating sustainability and/or regeneration priorities across all vital functions or departments of a typical company, including governance, product development, marketing, communications, supply chain, procurement, l... View More
