Shavonne Gordon graduated from the University of Virginia (UVA) with a BS in Systems Engineering. She started her career as a Computer Systems Analyst, working in manufacturing for 5 years before joining Capital One, where she worked for 21 years.
She spent much of her career in Technology and Operations before joining HR in 2014 to follow her passion for recruiting and supporting diverse talent. In June of 2022, Shavonne joined Morgan Stanley as the Global Head of Talent and Diversity for the Company and Infrastructure divisions, continuing to focus on the diversity work that is both her passion and purpose.
In 2019, Shavonne was recognized by Savoy magazine as one of the Most Influential Women in Corporate America, and again in 2023 as one of the Most Influential Executives in Diversity and Inclusion. In 2020, Shavonne was appointed by the governor to the Board of Visitors for Virginia State University, an HBCU in VA, where she served until July of 2024. She currently sits on the board for the CALIBR Global Leadership Network, the Ridley Scholars Program, and the Advisory Board for the Ron Brown Scholars Program. She resides in Glen Allen, VA with her 16-year-old daughter, Simone, and her 20-year-old daughter, Kennedy.
