Recently, U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. announced their 2023 Women of Power “Power 50” honorees.
The USBC Power 50 List is an annual honor bestowed upon fifty illustrious women who embody the spirit of the organization—unwavering dedication to making a difference in their communities and in the world at large.
This year, several honorees are graduates of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and represent a cross-section of women who have made significant contributions in their fields. These individuals have made an impact on our lives and helped to shape the world we live in today.
3Karmetria Dunham Burton – Senior Director of Global Supplier Diversity, McDonald’s Corporate, Southern University
Karmetria Dunham Burton Southern is the Senior Director of Global Supplier Diversity for McDonald’s Corporation. In this position, she is responsible for developing and executing a global Supplier Diversity program while enhancing the processes to assist McDonald’s achieve its vision of being an industry leader in making minority and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) a natural and integral part of the way the company does business. Karmetria has worked in strategic sourcing in various national and international corporate settings, including Delta Air Lines, Xerox, AT&T, and Union Pacific Railroad. Karmetria holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Southern University – Baton Rouge, La., and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska. She also has a doctorate degree in business from Argosy University.
