Weslie Ricks, MS — Co-Founder

Weslie Ricks is a global leader in accessibility, disability inclusion, neurodiversity advocacy, HR strategy, and talent initiatives. With extensive experience at top technology companies like Equinix, Adobe, and Meta, Weslie specializes in building comprehensive global programs that enhance accessibility, partnerships, accommodations, recruitment, and learning and development. Her mission is to empower organizations to embrace accessibility, inclusive design, and disabled talent as a strategic advantage, creating workplaces that are inclusive and supportive for all. Her impact as a strong learning and development professional is evident in the thousands of people she has trained globally. Weslie holds a Master’s in Human Resource Management from the University of Southern California, where her research focused on leveraging neurodiversity as a competitive edge. Recognized by leading organizations like Disability:IN, EmployHer, and Lesbians Who Tech for her thought leadership, she brings a wide-reaching perspective to advancing inclusion in the workplace. Currently, Weslie leads global disability and accessibility initiatives at Equinix, where she launched a disability hiring program that secured recognition as a 2025 Best Place to Work for disability inclusion globally with top scores in the United States, Germany, Brazil, and Japan—in addition to 2024 Best Place to Work for People with Disabilities in the U.S. Her work spans six continents, including training HR teams, managing strategic partnerships, and ensuring site and technology readiness for accessibility. In addition to her corporate role, Weslie is the Founder of Divergent Talent Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping organizations achieve greater inclusivity. She provides strategic consulting, corporate training, and C-Suite advisory services that drive cultural transformation and advance diversity goals. Weslie is also a sought-after speaker and has presented at major conferences like This Can Happen and Chico State’s Disability and Neurodiversity Symposium. Explore how Weslie can elevate your organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion by visiting www.divergenttalentconsulting.com or connecting here on LinkedIn.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in accessibility and inclusion consulting within the tech industry.

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Experience: 10 yrs 5 mos