Brittany Barnes is an award-winning brand builder & strategist, with a penchant for amplifying diverse voices and stories, and identifying integrated solutions for matrix organizations that drive equity, inclusion and innovation. Currently, as Senior Program Manager, she leads the oversees the program strategy, development and health of Nordstrom's Supplier Diversity, Sustainability and Human Rights programs. The role allows her to utilize her proven results-oriented mindset, passion for strategy and innovation, and dedication to business growth to deliver solutions that that yield impact and delight the retailers' customer. Further, she manages the identification, discovery and strategic planning for partnerships, like Harlem's Fashion Row and 15 Percent Pledge, that aid in mentoring, educating and amplification of BIPOC brands. While at Nordstrom, Brittany has also served as the Lead Project Manager for the Marketplace Pillar of Nordstrom's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) Action Council; a cohort of the company's most senior, executive leaders who are driving the company's progress towards its DIB goals across business areas. Brittany's diverse experience also spans advertising/branding and talent recruiting, giving her a unique, comprehensive lens in developing qualitative and quantitative solutions. As a Brand Management Lead at The Richards Group, Brittany led creative, media and strategy teams in the ideation and production of 360 campaigns for clients such as Primrose Schools, Dave's Killer Bread and Tastykake. She excelled at introducing new processes for teams to streamline workflow and bringing a focus to diverse, inclusive and authentic storytelling to engage BIPOC audiences. While there, Brittany led diversity & inclusion efforts for the company, including the planning & introduction of the company's Employee Resource Groups and a new recruitment strategy. She was recognized by her peers as one of the agency's 25 outstanding employees, and awarded the American Advertising Foundation's 32 Under 32 award (DFW Chapter) in 2020. She began her career as an account manager for one of NYC's leading talent firms, representing clients such as CHANEL, Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co. and Tishman Speyer. Brittany graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2014, with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and African-American Studies.