Johnita Due is a renowned figure in the field of diversity and inclusion, with a strong background in law, media, and psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Harvard University, a J.D. with a specialization in International Legal Affairs from Cornell Law School, and a Master's degree in Psychology focusing on Organizational Culture and Race Relations from the University of Sussex.

Johnita's career has been marked by her leadership roles in various organizations. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President & Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at WarnerMedia News and Sports. Prior to this, she held several key positions at CNN, including Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Chief Diversity Advisor, Senior Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel. Her previous experience also includes roles at The McGraw-Hill Companies and as a Litigation Associate at Winthrop, Stimson, Putnam & Roberts. Furthermore, she served as Vice President & Pro Bono Fellow at S.O.S. Razzismo Italia.