Shim Sameer is a dynamic leader and passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion. A native of India, she began her career in financial services in 2005 as a teller and now is Head of National Operations and the Northeast Division for Bank of America’s Consumer Banking & Investments. She is passionate about advancing women’s careers and actively works to develop and mentor women leaders. She often speaks at forums, panels and events addressing global audiences about inclusion and empowerment of women. She is the founder and the executive sponsor of the bank’s Women’s Forum and the executive sponsor for the company’s CB&I Employee Engagement & Inclusion Council. She is a recipient of the company’s distinguished Global Diversity & Inclusion Award and has been profiled on FairyGodBoss.com for her advocacy for women. She serves on the board of the Walker School in Needham, Massachusetts, and the Big Sisters Association of Boston.