蜜桃传媒破解版
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No matter what role Roosevelt Watts Jr. plays, he鈥檚 driven to help others thrive. He鈥檚 an artist, playwright and actor who appears on stages across the country. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 25 years in the healthcare industry. A proud father who mentors young African American men in his Phoenix community. And since 2009, he鈥檚 brought all aspects of his experience together to help his colleagues succeed at 蜜桃传媒破解版.
鈥淢y motto is to educate, inspire and empower,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 want to be impactful and serve a purpose.鈥�
He鈥檚 found a strong sense of purpose in his current role with , a 蜜桃传媒破解版 company that assists people in getting the medications they need. As part of the employee impact group, he uses his artistic talents and technical expertise to keep his colleagues at the patient support center informed and engaged through creative multimedia communications.
鈥淭his work is close to my heart,鈥� he says. 鈥淭hrough my previous career experiences on the insurance side, and with the disparities I see when volunteering in underserved communities, I know how important it is for patients to have access to medications.鈥�
Roosevelt strives to make sure his colleagues feel heard and empowered, so they in turn can serve those patients in need. It鈥檚 the same commitment that inspired him to become an active leader of the Black Excellence 鈥� Be Empowered (BE) employee resource group (ERG).
鈥淚 try to be a voice for African American employees across 蜜桃传媒破解版 and make a difference in their experience,鈥� he says.
His path to joining the ERG began in his previous role as a training instructor with the learning and development team. He was responsible for introducing thousands of new employees to the company鈥檚 culture and values. As part of his onboarding sessions, he encouraged new hires to participate in the extensive network of 蜜桃传媒破解版鈥檚 11 ERGs and spoke about their influence in creating an inclusive workplace. While Roosevelt was active in serving his local community, he considered the values he wanted to demonstrate to his colleagues, too. That鈥檚 when he decided to play a key part in BE.
鈥淚t鈥檚 important to have groups like BE with people that look and sound like you who can support you,鈥� he says. 鈥淏ut what鈥檚 great about the ERGs is we ultimately all come together. It shows that 蜜桃传媒破解版 really cares about understanding diverse cultures.鈥�
In 2018, he took on a regional cultural lead position with BE. He joined forces with local chapters across the western U.S. to highlight the many cultural, social and community service events the ERG hosts for its members, as well as professional development and networking opportunities.
It proved to be a significant year for Roosevelt. He received the company鈥檚 I2CARE/ILEAD Award for his leadership in integrating a large production platform for one of 蜜桃传媒破解版鈥檚 major pharmaceutical clients and upskilling hundreds of employees during the transition. He was honored to be recognized for embracing our company鈥檚 shared values by 蜜桃传媒破解版鈥檚 CEO and the chief commercial officer for CoverMyMeds.
鈥淚鈥檓 an advocate for I2CARE and ILEAD,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 have fun trying to show those principles in action every day, because that鈥檚 what makes the impact.鈥�
That鈥檚 why when he was asked to join BE鈥檚 national board in 2022, Roosevelt was thrilled to reach even more colleagues as the national cultural lead chair. Today, he collaborates with other board members to help the ERG reach its objectives and leads important recognition events such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth, Kwanzaa and Black History Month.
While he鈥檚 passionate about everything he does, this year鈥檚 heritage month theme of 鈥淎frican Americans in the Arts鈥� resonates with him on a deeper level. That鈥檚 because the arts have played a crucial role in creating the person he is today. Whether it was through music, visual art or poetry, the arts helped him find his voice as a young boy growing up in Louisiana. And when he discovered theater, it ignited a lifelong mission to use the arts as a vehicle for social change.
Roosevelt performing as a spoken word artist at Magellan Healthcare鈥檚 youth festival, My Life My Fest.
鈥淚 call myself a community 鈥榓rtivist,鈥� or an activist using the arts,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 believe in the power of the arts to inspire and motivate people. It can change the world.鈥�
During the month of February, BE聽will recognize the contributions of past and present African American artists and honor the significance of art across the African diaspora. Roosevelt is particularly excited to host dynamic events such as an open mic night. He views it as more than a showcase of his colleagues鈥� talents. It鈥檚 also a forum to strengthen connections among BE members and foster greater understanding through artistic expression.
鈥淚 think of the cultural lead position as a type of artistic outlet,鈥� he says. 鈥淚 look at how we can live and express our shared values from a cultural aspect to create a better environment for everyone.鈥�
While he finds it fulfilling to give back, he also appreciates the personal and professional benefits he gains from being part of the ERG. BE enables him to expand his network and grow in his career.
鈥淚鈥檓 learning and practicing managerial and leadership skills,鈥� he says. 鈥淎nd it鈥檚 valuable to see African American executives across the company and connect with them as mentors who help me navigate through challenges.鈥�
As he looks ahead, he鈥檚 excited to continue taking action through BE to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
鈥淲e all come from different walks of life and have diverse perspectives,鈥� Roosevelt says. 鈥淲hen we live our values, we create an environment where there鈥檚 balance and respect in how we interact with each other.鈥�
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