Simon to Lead Inclusion & Equity at Cohen & Company

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – Cohen & Company this week announced that Trinette Simon has been named director of inclusion and equity for the firm.

Simon’s goal is to ensure that inclusion is and remains an integral part of the firm’s culture, according to the announcement. She will work closely with the firm’s partners, leaders, managers and IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Action) Team to embed inclusivity into hiring practices, learning initiatives and decision-making processes. A critical part of her role will include focusing on providing employees with meaningful education to bring about awareness and change.

“As part of our firm’s strategic plan, one of our goals is to strengthen and expand our inclusion and equity efforts,” says Corey McLaughlin, Cohen & Company chief operating officer. “To deepen our impact will take time, focus and resources. Naming Trinette as the director of our integrated efforts throughout the firm is the next step in keeping the momentum we’ve gained with her at the helm of our IDEA team over the past few years. We are excited to have her focused on this role to help us continue to enhance Cohen’s outstanding culture.”

Simon previously served as an auditor with the firm and head of its Employee Benefit Audit Group. She also leads the firm’s IDEA team and serves as treasurer on the Inspiring Minds Board of Directors.

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