Janice Underwood

Janice Underwood, PhD, currently serves as the Vice President of DEI, Outreach, Development at Disney Experiences, where responsibilities include leading strategies to enhance business performance and foster an inclusive culture. Prior to this role, Dr. Underwood was the Governmentwide Chief Diversity Officer for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management under the Biden-Harris Administration, overseeing the national DEIA strategy in alignment with Executive Order #14035. As the first cabinet-level Chief Diversity Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Dr. Underwood focused on servant leadership and culturally relevant reforms. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Diversity Initiatives at Old Dominion University, where efforts centered on developing diversity goals and managing inclusive programs in education. Dr. Underwood holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Old Dominion University, a Master's degree in Behavior and Learning Disorders from Hampton University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hampton University.