The Recording Academy has appointed Nzinga “Zing” Shaw as chief DEI officer. She reports directly to Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.
In this role, Shaw will oversee diversity, equity and inclusion efforts across all areas of the Recording Academy, including internal and external programs, organizational and staff culture, membership, awards and related initiatives.
“I am thrilled to introduce Zing to the Recording Academy as our Chief DEI Officer,” Mason said in a statement. “Her groundbreaking work in the DEI field speaks for itself and we are excited to see how she’ll amplify the Academy’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment and drive positive change throughout the organization.”
Shaw is known for her pioneering DEI work with the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.
