Gayatri Richardson

Gayatri Jane Richardson is a senior executive and recognized leader in workplace culture, accessibility, and human-centered leadership. She serves as Senior Director of Global Associate Experience at Walmart, leading accessibility and policy initiatives that foster an inclusive culture where associates thrive. Previously leading Walmart’s economic mobility strategy and philanthropy, she has spent her career bridging the public, government, and nonprofit sectors, driven by the belief that businesses can be a force for good. Raised by a single mom in California, she knows firsthand how education and good jobs change lives.

A Presidential Leadership Scholar and Aspen Ascend Fellow; Gayatri holds a B.A. and an MBA from Seattle University. She is a former City Councilwoman for Bentonville and serves on national boards including the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Clinton School for Public Service and the Advisory Board for Corporate Impact Lab and locally on the board for Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families. (edited)