Professional Experience
With more than 25 years in business—from launching her own agencies to managing Fortune
500 contracts—Sara Gregory has mastered the balance of big business and Black womanhood
She’s the leader behind Diversity Connected, a firm that delivers high-impact logistics, Process &
project management, and strategic consulting for government and private clients. She’s also
been quietly mentoring women for decades, sharing the kind of grounded, no-fluff guidance
that has earned her the title “Auntie” from women across industries
Her journey includes managing multi-million-dollar supply chains for Walmart, executing
national brand activations, and founding multiple businesses of her own—all while mentoring
the next generation of leaders.
- Leadership Highlights:
- Leads with a clear vision and ties day-to-day operations to long-term goals.
- Continuously improves systems to boost performance and deliver consistent results.
- Guides teams through change with confidence and clarity, even in complex environments.
- Builds strong relationships across departments and with external partners to move initiatives forward
- Relies on solid data and real-time feedback to shape smart, timely decisions.
Now, she’s answering the call to serve more women—especially those navigating the
uncertainty of business in Illinois.
- B.S., Business Administration and Management – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- MBA, Business Administration and Management – Northern Illinois University
