After years of championing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) from within corporate giants, Tori Bell has launched her own company, Inclusion Unpacked, to help startups and established organizations build diversity into their foundations.
With a mission to provide more proactive and practical DEI solutions, Bell’s company is driven by the need to create supportive work environments where minority employees can thrive from the outset.
Bell began her career in finance as an analyst at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, but her passion for DEI solidified during her role with the career platform Jopwell, a resource for minority professionals funded by high-profile investors like Magic Johnson.
At Jopwell, she noticed that companies hiring diverse employees often lacked the internal support systems to retain and develop them effectively.
She saw first-hand that DEI efforts focused solely on hiring weren’t making a difference, leading to high turnover rates when minority hires didn’t receive adequate support.
This awareness only deepened when Bell transitioned to a role at Meta (formerly Facebook) as a recruiter, eventually managing internal culture and community.
There, she formed an Employee Resource Group (ERG) specifically for Black women, creating a platform where they could connect, share experiences, and amplify their voices in an industry where Black women often face unique challenges.
What started as a small network within Meta grew to include over 3,000 Black women worldwide, sparking Bell’s vision for Inclusion Unpacked.
In 2022, with an MBA from Columbia Business School, she launched Inclusion Unpacked to bring her DEI expertise to companies before problems arise.
The company offers customized subscription plans and a network of DEI experts with over 200 years of collective experience, providing companies with a clear DEI roadmap and tools tailored to their needs.
Bell’s ultimate vision is for all emerging companies to embrace Inclusion Unpacked’s guidance, weaving DEI practices into their business culture from day one.
“I want other Black women who come after me to thrive in environments that support and value them,” Bell said. “It’s about companies doing more than talking about diversity—they need to invest in it from the start.”
