About Inclusion Forward Group™
MEET OUR FOUNDER AND CEO
Rosa J. Núñez
Rosa J. Núñez is a purpose-driven business leader, IEB – Inclusion, Equity, Belonging senior executive, entrepreneur, certified coach, and dynamic speaker who empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of inclusive leadership.
With more than 15 years of experience guiding executives, teams, and enterprises through transformation, she demonstrates that IEB – Inclusion, Equity, Belonging is not only a business imperative but also a critical leadership capability.
For Rosa, inclusive leadership is non-negotiable. It is the foundation for building trust, driving innovation, and accelerating growth in today’s competitive environment. Through her expertise, she equips leaders with the tools to embed equity into decision-making, foster cultures of belonging, and leverage diverse perspectives as a strategic advantage.
Certifications & Credentials
Maxwell Leadership – Certified Leadership Coach, Speaker & Trainer (2024)
Cornell University (eCornell) – Workplace Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Certification
MIT Sloan School of Management – Interpersonal Communications for Executives
Marymount College of Fordham University – Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations
Inclusive Leadership Expertise – Qualified facilitator in inclusive leadership tools and frameworks
MBA, Organizational Development – University of Phoenix
BA, Arts Management (Minor in Business) – Fordham University
Awards & Recognitions
The Women We Admire – Top 50 Women Chief Diversity Officers (2024 & 2025)
Visionary Vogues – Most Influential Leaders to Watch in Legal Services (2024)
Meet Our Leadership Team
Alexander Salcedo
Founding Partner, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Aexander Salcedo is a strategic and creative leader who bridges visionary ideas with operational excellence at Inclusion Forward Group™. As Chief Operating Officer, he oversees the firm’s systems, operations, and creative direction — ensuring that strategy, storytelling, and execution align seamlessly across all initiatives.
With a background spanning media, design, and brand strategy, Alexander brings a multidisciplinary approach to every engagement. He has led campaigns that connect narrative, visual identity, and user experience to engage diverse audiences with authenticity and purpose. At Inclusion Forward Group™ he stewards the brand’s voice and visual identity while building the operational frameworks that sustain growth and quality.
Alexander’s leadership unites creativity and discipline, empowering teams to deliver inclusive, impactful work that reflects the firm’s mission across every client experience and community touchpoint.
Tommy Shi
Founding Partner, Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Tommy Shi brings a distinctive blend of legal, corporate, and leadership experience to Inclusion Forward Group™. He has helped leading law firms strengthen leadership accountability, belonging, and equitable talent development. Earlier in his career, he served as Counsel and later Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Mercedes-Benz USA, where he advanced inclusive leadership, employee engagement, corporate giving and connected business strategy with culture transformation.
Tommy currently serves on the Leadership Advisory Council of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. He has served as President of the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, President of the Asian Pacific American Lawyers Association of New Jersey, and on boards and committees for the Association of Latino Professionals for America, the Tri-State Diversity Council, the Boston Bar Association, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
At Inclusion Forward Group™, Tommy leads client success and sustainable growth, helping organizations turn inclusion into measurable leadership and business results.
Our
Approach
We lead with empathy, experience, and evidence.
OUR WORK IS
Customized
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No off-the-shelf solutions
Strategic
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Aligned with business goals
Human-Centered
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Rooted in empathy and trust
Bold and Honest
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We help you do the work, not just check the box
At Inclusion Forward Group™, our work helps leaders and organizations:
⦿ Build inclusive, equitable cultures that unlock performance and growth.
⦿ Strengthen leadership confidence and presence to inspire trust.
⦿ Drive engagement and retention through belonging and purpose.
⦿ Align strategy with values-driven leadership for lasting impact.
⦿ Foster resilience, collaboration, and innovation across teams.
Our Impact
We measure success not by surface-level initiatives or “check-the-box” efforts, but by meaningful, sustainable change that transforms organizations from within. Our impact is seen in leaders who grow, cultures that evolve, and organizations that achieve lasting performance, innovation, and growth.
