Quita Highsmith’s journey to becoming the Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer at Genentech reflects a career dedicated to meaningful change in the realm of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In her role at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, Highsmith has been instrumental in shaping and implementing strategies that have significant implications for DEI and corporate culture more broadly at Genentech.
Early Career and Path to Leadership
Highsmith’s ascent to a pivotal role in DEI at Genentech began with her early experiences in leadership and her innate drive to challenge the status quo. Highsmith’s career trajectory is marked by a series of roles where she consistently embraced the mantle of a changemaker.
