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about brandon

LaTisha S. Brandon is a dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience in corporate social responsibility, strategic philanthropy, and program management.  With a passion for creating impactful social programs and fostering sustainable community growth, she has successfully led transformative initiatives that align business objectives with community impact.

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As Vice President of Cultural Programs & Charitable Giving at The Container Store, LaTisha oversees the company’s cultural programs strategy, philanthropic investments, and employee engagement initiatives. Her work includes managing a multi-million-dollar strategic programs budget and spearheading the Employee First Fund, a 501(c)(3) foundation that provides financial assistance to employees facing unforeseen challenges. She is also a driving force behind corporate  culture storytelling, leveraging her expertise to amplify the company’s brand and thought leadership platforms.

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LaTisha also currently serves as the Southwestern Regional Syntaktes for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., where she directs operations across five states and Belize. Her leadership focuses on governance, membership growth, and implementing regional programs like the Emergency Relief Fund, which provides critical financial aid to members during hardships. LaTisha also represents the region on the International Board of Directors, advocating for the sorority’s mission of “Greater Service, Greater Progress.”

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Previously, as Head of Global Diversity at Celanese Corporation, she led the creation of a global DEI strategy, including KPIs, supplier diversity programs, and realignment of Employee Resource Groups. Her tenure at JCPenney Corporation as Manager of Inclusion & Diversity further highlights her ability to lead supplier diversity initiatives, revamp programs, and deliver high-profile events like the Diverse Supplier Summit.

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A proud alumna of Southeastern Louisiana University, LaTisha holds both a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Finance. She has also completed executive leadership programs at Yale School of Management, McKinsey & Company, and the University of Texas McCombs School of Business.

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Recognized as a Top 100 Diversity Officer by the National Diversity Council and featured on Diversity Woman Magazine’s Elite 100 List, LaTisha is a trailblazer in her field. She serves on the board of the Women’s Business Council Southwest and is an active member of numerous professional and community organizations, including the National Minority Supplier Development Council and the Junior League of Collin County.

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LaTisha’s passion for fostering inclusion, advancing social good, and building transformative partnerships drives her mission to amplify impact and elevate communities globally.

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