A strong proponent for DEI, Thomas P. DiNapoli, the 54th Comptroller of the State of New York, has demonstrated his commitment to these principles even amidst recent pushbacks. “It is unfortunate that we’ve come to this point where these acronyms have become rallying cries for a political agenda,” he said during the conversation. Despite this, he continues to push for increased investment with minority- and women-owned firms, which have reached an all-time high of over $31 billion. His approach to corporate governance is firm, with the fund’s Governance team ready to vote against any corporation’s slate of directors that lacks diversity.