Richard Arthur Ferguson, MD, MBA | President & Founder | Black Physicians of Utah

How are you involved in changing the landscape of Utah’s business community in regard to DEI?

Part of Black Physicians of Utah (BPOU)’s mission is to improve the health care outcomes for Black and marginalized Utahns. To achieve this mission, the recruitment and retention of a Black health care workforce is vital. Our initiatives have a great impact on Utah companies, attracting diverse talent with the knowledge that there is an organization here that values their employees and the care they will receive.

What do you want others to know about the importance of DEI in business?

Utah will continue to attract diverse talent, but all Utah industries must remain welcoming to those diverse employees. Black and underrepresented minority Utahns are a strength in Utah’s business landscape. Diverse talent will remain if they receive culturally competent and informed care.