Shameka Young

Shameka Young serves as the Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion at Cognizant. She is responsible for driving a more integrated, global and regional approach to diversity and inclusion through data insights across the employee experience while incorporating clients for a broader impact. Shameka stood up the Diversity & Inclusion organization at Cognizant; working with executive leadership and business leaders to shape a strong foundation to deliver progress and influence belonging and inclusion. She has over 20 years of professional services experience.

Prior to Cognizant, Shameka spent 14 years in Accenture’s Communications and High Tech industry with a specialized focus in the network practice. While there, she led strategic and technical consulting programs for multinational corporations. She also supported regional diversity and inclusion initiatives across the central region to retain women and under-represented groups.

Shameka serves as the Texas Regional Advisor and a sponsor within Cognizant’s Women Empowered affinity group. For clients, Shameka leads working sessions to promote the engagement of under-represented groups and broader corporate inclusion. Shameka is a graduate of the University of Texas and lives in Dallas where she supports her local charities.