Sumona De Graaf

Sumona De Graaf is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in human resources, talent development, and organizational consultancy. As the Founder of idealis., a research and advisory consultancy established in August 2022, De Graaf focuses on creating human-centered talent solutions that enhance workplace performance. Additionally, De Graaf serves as Co-Chair of the Board for Coqual, contributing to the organization's mission of fostering inclusive work environments. In the venture capital realm, De Graaf acts as an HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, supporting transformative technology investments. Teaching at the University of Georgia as an Adjunct Professor, De Graaf specializes in topics such as Diversity and Inclusion. Prior roles include leadership positions at Republic Services, ghSMART, Bloomberg LP, and American Express, culminating in a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from The George Washington University and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology from Lehigh University.