I am a seasoned supplier diversity management leader with over 15 years of experience in executing strategic initiatives that drive inclusive procurement and build meaningful relationships with diverse suppliers. My career has been dedicated to creating impactful diversity programs that not only meet but exceed organizational goals, ensuring that procurement strategies are aligned with diversity objectives and deliver measurable results.Throughout my professional journey, I have excelled in developing and implementing comprehensive supplier diversity programs that foster collaboration across cross-functional teams. My approach involves guiding organizations to integrate diverse suppliers into their procurement processes, thus enhancing operational efficiency and promoting equitable sourcing practices. My expertise extends to advising on best practices, providing targeted training, and offering consultancy services to empower organizations in their diversity efforts.My role as a supplier diversity leader has involved working closely with stakeholders to drive inclusivity in procurement, which includes designing robust diversity programs and establishing effective metrics to track progress. This hands-on experience has allowed me to contribute to transformative business outcomes across various industries, from healthcare to technology and beyond.Career Highlights:• Expanded identified diverse spending from $0 to $23M at Children’s Mercy and strategically increased the diverse supplier directory from 0 to 1K.• Reduced CVC rate from 14.3% to 6.25% while elevating the CMS End-Stage Renal Disease Quality Incentive Program (ESRD QIP) rating from 2 to 5 stars, improving patient care outcomes at DaVita Kidney Care.• Achieved a profitability turnaround from -20% to 15%+ at Thermo Fisher through strategic actions such as eliminating underperforming assets, negotiating improved vendor pricing, and realigning staffing.• Drove an annual revenue increase of $9M at Thermo Fisher in 2016 by restructuring the sales division processes, eliminating rework, and prioritizing high-value opportunities.• Attained a 96.2% reduction in worker compensation injuries at Pitney Bowes, resulting in $250K in cost savings through successfully implementing a project to minimize workplace incidents.• Developed and led a specialized team at Toys R Us to decrease inventory discrepancies from $30M to $8M while establishing official CDC auditing research procedures, achieving a 99% resolution rate.