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Photo of UnitedHealth Groups' Ajah L. Amos, director of provider services, with quote saying, "A safe space to me means being respected, being heard without interruption, being seen as a meaningful contributor to the growth of the business, and being supported by allies."
Sarah Lindauer
May 01, 2023
Black/African/African-American Communities

Creating safe spaces for Black leaders

A conversation with UnitedHealth Group’s Ajah L. Amos

Black individuals make up 13% of the U.S. population but only account for 8% of employees in professional roles. In addition, only 3.2% of executive or senior leadership roles are held by Black professionals, and less than 1% are represented among Fortune 500 CEO positions.

Ajah L. Amos, director of provider services at UnitedHealth Group, understands how underrepresentation in high-level positions creates a ripple effect impacting Black professionals’ growth.

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