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Diversity helps people live healthier lives.
At United Health Group, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. By leveraging the depth of a diverse workforce, we can better meet the needs of the multicultural clients, communities, individuals and shareholders we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is actively integrated into our business responsibility – helping people live healthier lives.


Diversity enhances the way we do business.
We’re focused on integrating diversity into every level of our operations. Innovative products and programming are a direct by-product of hiring, retaining and developing the brightest and most diverse workforce. This focus keeps UnitedHealth Group at a competitive advantage and guarantees ultimate customer satisfaction.


Diversity fosters a mutual respect in the workplace.
Meeting the needs of our diverse stakeholders--from individuals we serve and health care providers, to business and advocacy partners--requires a diverse workforce. Throughout our history, we’ve held strongly to the importance of fostering an inclusive environment where every individual’s unique perspective, background and experiences are valued and recognized.

Diversity & Inclusion Council:
Comprised of senior leaders with cross-business representation, the council is charged with imbedding diversity and inclusion more deeply into our workforce and the customers and communities we serve. This group sets the strategic direction and goals for the enterprise. They also work with business and functional teams to further integrate diversity and inclusion into the culture and business fabric of the company.

 Council Members:
  • CMO OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions
  • SVP Healthcare Innovation & Information, Ingenix
  • SVP Employee Relations, UnitedHealth Group
  • SVP Market Development, OptumHealth
  • COO, Ingenix International 
  • SVP Learning & Development, UnitedHealth Group
  • SVP State Partnership & Accountability,
    UnitedHealthcare Community & State
  • Chief of Staff, NE Region, UnitedHealthcare Employer
    & Individual
  • Senior Deputy General Counsel, UnitedHealth Group
  • COO, UnitedHealthcare Military & Veterans
  • President, Federal Programs, UnitedHealth Group Alliances
  • Director Employee Relations, UnitedHealth Group
  • VP Corporate Communications, UnitedHealth Group
  • EVP UnitedHealth Group
  • VP Social Responsibility, UnitedHealth Group
  • Director Diversity Recruiting, UnitedHealth Group
  • EVP Human Capital, UnitedHealth Group
  • EVP & Chief of Medical Affairs, UnitedHealth Group
  • SVP Recruitment Services, UnitedHealth Group
  • VP Information Technology, UnitedHealth Group

 

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Why Diversity

"Diversity catalyzes innovation: teams that bring together a broad variety of backgrounds and experiences are better equipped to produce the kinds of ground-breaking solutions that will enable us to meet the needs of the diverse markets we serve. Diversity simply makes us a better company."
- Lori Sweere, Executive Vice President, Human Capital UnitedHealth Group

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