Former Lockheed Exec Stephanie Turner Takes VP Role at Mitre; Jason Providakes Quoted

Stephanie Turner, human resources professional with 25 years of industry experience, has been named vice president of inclusion, diversity and social innovation at Mitre.

She will oversee I&D, talent acquisition and corporate social responsibility initiatives as well as lead the establishment of a social innovation-focused function in her new position, Mitre said Tuesday.

Turner will be based in McLean, Va., and aims to help the nonprofit company strengthen relationships with third-party organizations in efforts to promote STEM education in underserved communities.

Previously, Turner was director of corporate diversity and inclusion at Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT). She also held similar roles at Liberty Mutual Insurance, Kaiser Permanente, ESPN and Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI).

Her professional background also covers strategic planning, process improvement, professional development, employee engagement and multicultural marketing.

Jason Providakes, president and CEO of Mitre and two-time Wash100 awardee, said the organization has always sought to bring a strong social impact to the community.

Providakes added the company seeks to demonstrate its "commitment to social innovation and change in our communities by fostering more collaboration and building networks.

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