About our Founder

With a career spanning over 25 years, Sylvia Daniels Ray has collaborated with business and community leaders to uplift communities across various industries, both locally and nationally. Her extensive experience in corporate supply chains gives her a unique perspective on the equity and supply chain value equation. This diverse background equips her to guide corporate leaders, instilling confidence in her ability to handle any situation with diverse firms, corporations, and communities in mind. When it comes to Supply Chain Equity and Diversity, Sylvia’s work gets results!

Throughout her corporate career, Sylvia has been recognized by numerous prestigious organizations for her outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion solutions. These include lululemon athletica, Cardinal Health, Kaiser Permanente, The National Association of Women Business Owners, The Michigan Minority Business Development Council, The Great Lakes Women's Business Enterprise Council, The Western Region Minority Supplier Development Council, CORP! and Henry Ford Health. Her work has even garnered Congressional recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, a testament to her dedication and impact. 

Sylvia L. Daniels Ray is also the Principal Founder of InspireHER Community Development Corporation (InspireHER CDC), a women's empowerment 501 (c)3 non-profit organization founded to empower and inspire women to reach their fullest potential.

Sylvia holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Development with a focus in Public Administration from Central Michigan University.