Judy Ellis

Judy Ellis

SVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory
Greater Cincinnati, OH, United States


About me

Judy leads the global DEI Advisory practice for AMS, which includes supporting clients across sectors and geographies in the development and implementation of DEI strategy and solutions. She has delivered end-to-end diversity recruitment diagnostics for organizations including Barclays and Bristol-Myers Squibb. She has also facilitated training for companies including MUFG and Delta to upskill hiring managers and TA teams on inclusive hiring, unconscious bias and interviewing skills. 

Prior to joining AMS, Judy's 20-year career included HR & Corporate Communications roles at P&G and founding two Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultancies.

Judy's Posts


19 February, 2025 10:55 (GMT) | By Michael Caley-Cook

DEI vs Merit-Based hiring – are they really at odds?

We all want the best person for the job. In recent years, a new acronym has emerged - MEI, which…

14 January, 2025 10:14 (GMT) | By Judy Ellis

Harnessing DEIB for Business Success: Navigating the Evolving Landscape

In today's rapidly evolving cultural and political landscape, the strategic importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging...

27 June, 2024 06:31 (BST) | By Judy Ellis

SHRM ’24: Insights on DEI Communication, AI in TA Tech, and Change Management

This week's SHRM (Society for Human Resource Professionals) '24 conference in Chicago buzzed with the energy of over 25,000 HR...

19 December, 2023 07:17 (GMT) | By Judy Ellis

Evaluating DEI progress on race and ethnicity — have we advanced since 2020?

Following George Floyd’s tragic death, global calls for racial/ethnic equity led many organizations to critically examine their talent...

01 December, 2023 05:03 (GMT) | By Judy Ellis

Women’s Advancement: Progress, Challenges, and the Path Forward

Women have made significant strides in breaking through the glass ceiling in recent years, with women's representation in the C-suite...

03 November, 2023 11:58 (GMT) | By Judy Ellis

Inspiring Change: SHRM Inclusion Conference 2023

I had the incredible opportunity to present at the SHRM Inclusion Conference this week, and I can’t express how grateful…

20 July, 2023 11:49 (BST) | By Judy Ellis

Enhancing Talent Pipelines through Diversity Sourcing

In the context of the recent Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action, the linked white paper delves into the pivotal…

20 June, 2023 09:50 (BST) | By Judy Ellis

SHRM23 – Driving Change with 25,000 attendees

25,000 HR professionals gathered under the theme, "Drive Change," at the SHRM23 conference in Las Vegas, where I had the…

01 May, 2023 03:48 (BST) | By Judy Ellis

SHRM Talent ‘23 – Building a DEI Roadmap in Talent Acquisition

I am thrilled to have had the opportunity to present at the recent SHRM Talent conference in Orlando on "Building…

20 April, 2023 05:03 (BST) | By Judy Ellis

Join us for the upcoming DEI Knowledge Exchange webinar April 27th

I’m excited about our upcoming webinar, "The Power of the C-Suite Perspective: The Business Imperative of DEI."  It’s the first in our...