MARSHA R. BONNER, PHR, HCS

Marsha R. Bonner is a Senior DEI and HR Consultant with MRW Consulting Group International, LLC. Marsha previously held senior positions in HR at The New York Times, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  She has built a broad base of credentials, experience and talent in driving innovative and creative growth initiatives, performance management, recruitment and retention, executive leadership, and diversity and inclusion advocacy.

Marsha is an internationally recognized diversity and inclusion empowerment speaker, human rights activist, keynote speaker, moderator, facilitator, event producer and a senior human resources business executive.

Marsha is active in grassroots multicultural, women, LGBTQI/SGL, domestic violence, social justice and humanitarian initiatives. Marsha garnered international acclaim after her appearance on the ABC network television program “What Would you Do?” in an episode titled, “Interracial Couple Faces Criticism”. Marsha’s diplomatic boldness against intolerance in a Harlem barbershop created a “teachable moment” that became a viral sensation. The video of her appearance has received over 150 million views across the world. The show also caught the attention of ABC’s “Nightline” which aired a clip of Marsha in a news segment about “What Would You Do?” hosted by veteran news correspondent, Mr. John Quiñones. 

Marsha has over 20-years of experience across all areas of human resources within for-profit and nonprofit organizations. An expert in driving continuous improvement efforts through the design and implementation of innovative programs, processes, policies, and procedures, Marsha is recognized for her strategic approach to transform organizational culture, maximize recruitment productivity, and boost staff performance and retention, producing operational cost-savings and advancing diversity, inclusion and equality efforts. 

Marsha holds a Master’s degree in Organizational Change Management from The New School and a Bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications from Baruch College.  

She also holds a professional certification from the Society of Human Resources Management, the Human Capital Institute (HCI), Development Dimensions International, Alamo Learning Systems and Zenger Miller. Marsha is also a member of SHRM, HCI, National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, Human Resources Association of New York, and the Corporate Leadership Council.