Kathey K. Porter

Kathey Porter is a nationally recognized, small-business strategist and award-winning supplier diversity expert. A sought-after subject matter expert, Kathey is a frequent keynote speaker, panelist and workshop facilitator at conferences and events focusing on supplier diversity, small business development/entrepreneurship, women's entrepreneurship and empowerment and diversity and inclusion.

Articles & Books From Kathey K. Porter

Supplier Diversity For Dummies
Extend the principles of diversity and inclusion to your company's suppliersMany people are familiar with the importance of ensuring and advancing inclusion, equity, and diversity amongst their employees and managers. But do your efforts include supplier diversity—an equally as important and essential part of any holistic diversity effort?
Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-11-2022
Although the term supplier diversity has been around for half a century, aspects of it still mystify organizations and rout the best intentions. Being expected to know everything can be daunting. This Cheat Sheet provides a quick reference to help you understand some key supplier diversity considerations.Understanding supplier diversity managementSupplier diversity management (SDM) involves many interconnected functions that are difficult to manage separately and expect worthwhile outcomes.