Roshell R. Rinkins (she/her)

Roshell Rosemond Rinkins is a global strategic sourcing business leader with diverse business leadership experience spanning across multiple disciplines and industry segments. Originally from Ft. Lauderdale, she brings more than a decade of strategic sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management experience honed at some the nation’s top companies including Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs. Roshell is currently a Global Supply Manager at Apple and also leads a world-class beauty lifestyle movement providing high-quality lip products and beauty education for modern and upwardly mobile women as the Founder of Liquid Courage Cosmetics.

What’s a challenge you’ve faced and how did you get through it?

Moving across the country and becoming part of the Silicon Valley ecosystem overnight, with no Bay Area support system, has been by far one of my biggest challenges. While I still struggle at times to find a sense of belonging as a Black woman in tech, being intentional about building my community of supporters — sorority sisters, church members, DNA members, and people in the Haitian community — has allowed me to call this place home for the last six years.

What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of?

I became a member of the Silicon Valley cohort for Pipeline Angels three years ago. I am extremely proud that our cohort invested over $85K in Saathi, a female-led, social impact startup that makes 100% biodegradable sanitary napkins in India. Saathi manufactures eco-friendly, compostable sanitary napkins using locally-sourced banana fiber.

I was also selected for the “40 Under 40” Procter & Gamble (P&G) Alumni Network Recognition List. This is awarded to P&G alumni who are actively engaged in making the world a better place through their continued contributions in both business and community action.

Bethany Pagels-Minor (they/them)

Originally from Mississippi, Bethany relocated to Silicon Valley in 2018 from Chicago. They have worked with both small and large tech companies to increase product adoption, improve their product experience, and evolve their product vision. Bethany is passionate about creating a culture of accountability that allows teams to “just” do the work well.

What’s a challenge you’ve faced and how did you get through it?

Before moving to the Bay Area, I was based in Chicago and felt like I had hit a ceiling in terms of people’s perception of my abilities in late 2017. I realized that I was pretty frustrated and took that opportunity to change my path. I began speaking around the city, and eventually, I was invited to speak around the country. I then turned those speaking gigs into a dream opportunity at Apple, which has led to the journey of a lifetime.

What’s something you’ve done that you’re really proud of?

I work extensively with a number of nonprofits, including YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago and Howard Brown Health. I am especially proud of my work at Howard Brown Health; I’ve helped the organization grow into one of the largest LGBTQ-centric health centers, with over $100 million in revenue and treating more than 35,000 individuals annually.