I am a visionary, collaborative, and inclusive Director who leverages a results-driven mindset to deliver people-first strategies highlighting employee well-being and the bottom line. I offer an adaptive and supportive leadership style to provide ethical decisions through open dialogue, statistical analysis, and independent contemplation. Further, I ensure direct, precise, and inclusive communication skills to empower team members, align cross-functional teams, and enhance program success while upholding company values and goals. Lastly, I provide a strategy-oriented program and project management approach to deliver comprehensive functions and planning, resulting in consistent sales growth. Below are a handful of my selected highlights: Earned the Defining Principle Award as the Class President of UC Berkeley’s Executive MBA class of 2020 by fostering a collaborative environment through class initiatives and an ethos of humble leadership. Founded Open Oven, a culinary experience tech start-up connecting food enthusiasts, chefs, and local communities via innovative technology and strategic partnerships, resulting in a central culinary hub. Led community development initiatives and interstate fundraising efforts as the Diploma Plus Junior Advisory Board Chairman by coordinating stakeholders, creating campaigns, and fostering community development. Established a DEI leadership Incubator as the Equity Matters Co-Founder to facilitate diverse perspectives across industries by providing training, resources, and support to emerging leaders from underrepresented groups. Spearheaded strategic efforts for inclusive practices within a global framework to amplify African voices and perspectives in international discourse via DEI policies, programs, and advocacy campaigns for General Electric.My strengths are digital transformation, M&A technology integration, project management, program management, and data analytics. I am confident that my skills and experience will enhance quality control and strategic planning for improved partner success.I enjoy mentoring and coaching, international travel, product management, entrepreneurship, volunteering, bodybuilding, reading, podcasting, DEI advocacy, cooking, culinary exploration, and art in my free time!I look forward to meeting you! You can reach me at Isaiah.samuel@berkeley.edu.