Take your certified diverse business to the next level at no cost. Register today for the Humana Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program.
Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program
Supporting your business
Humana understands the challenges diverse businesses face. Our Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program is designed to improve your business’s ability to contract with Humana and our Tier I suppliers.
Launched in 2019, the program’s goal is to encourage relationships with various Humana departments and external partners by overcoming barriers that typically inhibit or restrict the success of diverse-owned, women-owned, LGBTQIA-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned and small business enterprises.
During the 12 months of the program, participants are paired with Humana leaders for a 1-on-1 mentoring experience. In addition to 1-on-1 mentoring, protégés also participate in mentoring circles that include Humana department leaders who share their subject-area expertise as well as information about how the company functions.
Highlights of Humana’s Supplier Diversity Mentor-Protégé Program
- Network with Humana departments aligned with your products and services
- Build working relationships with Humana leadership
- Learn to overcome barriers that often hold back diverse businesses
- Improve your ability to contract with Humana and our Tier 1 suppliers
- Better position yourself for growth and sustainability
What to expect during the program
The program spans 12 months, starting with orientation—where you’ll meet your Humana Supplier Mentor.
Meet with your Humana Supplier Mentor
You’ll meet with your Humana Supplier Mentor 1-on-1, every other month. In these meetings, you’ll gain insight from your mentor and have the opportunity to get their feedback on your ideas.
Meet with your Mentoring Circle
In the alternating months, you’ll meet in a Mentoring Circle with different Humana department leaders and learn all about their departmental processes.
Graduate from the program
After 12 months, you’ll graduate in front of Humana senior leaders and your Supplier Mentor.
Need help becoming certified?
Learn more about the steps and criteria to partner with Humana.
Left to right: Carl Satterwhite (President and CEO) - River City Furniture, LLC DBA RCF Group, Jack Green (EVP, Chief Lending Officer) - Adelphi Bank, Kendra Flanigan - Strategy Advancement Professional II (Diversity Equity & Inclusion/Supplier Diversity & Sustainability) – Humana Inc., Holli Turner – Director of Supplier Diversity & Sustainability (Enterprise Procurement and Supplier Management Organization) – Humana Inc., Carlton Oneal (President) LightSpeedEdu, Inc., Jeff Davis (CEO & Vice President) Carter Brothers Technology Group, Inc. DBA CB Tech, Mark Wilson (Chief Impact Officer) Chime Solution DBA VXI Global Solutions
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