Kia Painter

As Painter leads the development and execution of a talent strategy that aligns with Cox’s operating principles, she’s always looking for ways to bolster the pipeline and team. That’s included a recent partnership with the National Hispanic Corporate Council to cultivate opportunities to source and grow talent. Her hard work has paid off, with Cox Communications receiving a Top 10 ranking in Fair360’s Diversity Benchmarking Report. Painter has shared her wisdom with the industry, serving as the 2024 president of C2HR, the Content & Connectivity Human Resources association.

What movie or show is must-watch for celebrating diversity? Ryan Murphy’s “911,” a show about first responders, is a must-watch show depicting all types of diversity with the celebration of family as a cornerstone.

Has the internet created more inclusion or exclusion? Overall, the internet has brought greater levels of access to information and resources to many who may have been shut out of other avenues or networks.

Why do you think DEI has come under attack by some? Some assume that focus and effort on inclusion and diversity occurs at the exclusion of others—which is not the case.

Who would play you in a movie about your life? Natasha Rothwell from “Insecure.”

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