Cision has appointed Valerie Lopez as Vice President of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Lopez, who has been with the company since 2000, took on the position in 2018 to lead the creation and delivery of a global diversity and inclusion strategy, shaping the approaches necessary to continue fostering a culture of inclusivity throughout the Cision business worldwide. Lopez will play an integral role in expanding the reach of Cision's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which foster an inclusive company culture that embraces authenticity, individual differences, and professional development across Cision offices worldwide. Prior to her appointment as Vice President of DEI, Lopez most recently served as Vice President of Media Research within the Cision organization.