March 19th 2023.
Nzinga “Zing” Shaw has been appointed as the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer by the Recording Academy®. In this role, she will be in charge of overseeing diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for all areas of the Recording Academy, such as internal and external programs, organizational and staff culture, Membership, Awards and other related activities. With the support of Vice President of DEI, Ryan Butler and Manager of DEI, Ricky Lyon, Shaw will make sure that diversity and inclusion are core to business values and standards and are visible throughout the organization. Furthermore, she will design, build and implement world-class programs and industry standards, activate an engaged global workforce, and cultivate a more inclusive culture to position the Recording Academy for future progress.
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, expressed excitement at the appointment of Shaw, saying, “I am thrilled to introduce Zing to the Recording Academy as our Chief DEI Officer. Her outstanding work in the DEI field speaks for itself and we are energized to witness how she will amplify the Academy’s dedication to nurturing a diverse and inclusive atmosphere and generate positive transformation throughout the organization.”
Shaw also commented on her appointment, “I am proud to join the Recording Academy and collaborate with a talented team of leaders to create a culture of inclusion that fosters different perspectives and empowers diverse colleagues. The organization has made remarkable strides in diversity, equity and inclusion over the past few years, and I look forward to being part of the Academy’s ongoing commitment to supporting both our internal stakeholders and the music community at large.”
Prior to joining the Academy, Shaw was renowned for her pioneering DEI work with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, launching the MOSAIC symposium, and making the Hawks the first professional sports team to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. Additionally, she was the first Chief DEI Officer for three blue chip organizations: Edelman, Starbucks and the National Basketball Association.
The Recording Academy® has appointed Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as its Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. In this position, she is tasked with overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the organization, including internal and external programs, organizational and staff culture, Membership, Awards, and associated activities. She will be supported by Vice President of DEI, Ryan Butler and Manager of DEI, Ricky Lyon, and will be responsible for making sure that diversity and inclusivity are fundamental to the company's values and standards and embodied throughout the organization. Shaw will also be in charge of creating and executing top-notch programs and industry standards, as well as promoting a more inclusive culture throughout the organization to secure its future growth.
Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, expressed his excitement at introducing Shaw to the Recording Academy, noting her impressive work in the DEI field and her ability to amplify the Academy's dedication to a diverse and inclusive environment and to making positive change. Shaw herself shared her pride in joining the Recording Academy and working with its team to cultivate an atmosphere of inclusion that encourages varying viewpoints and supports diverse colleagues.
Before joining the Academy, Shaw is renowned for her pioneering DEI work with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, launching the MOSAAC symposium, and making the Hawks the first professional sports team to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. She was also the first Chief DEI Officer at Edelman, Starbucks, and the National Basketball Association.
Additionally, she is recognized for her commitment to equality, equity, and inclusion in the music industry.
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