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Boston, Ma, Us

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Build out current FY and long-term ERG strategy, roadmap, and budgetEnsure the ERG activities supports its mission, goals and objectivesAct as the spokesperson for the ERG within and outside of the companyBuild and maintain strategic external partnerships to aid and further awareness, allyship, and inclusion effortsPartner with key stakeholders and senior leaders to drive effective DEI solutions aligned to the business strategy

Organize the set up and management of the Group Customer Committee to the satisfaction of its members and Group ExecutivesOversee and manage all 7 workstreams to successfully deliver against program outcomesPresent Committee updates to SLG and incorporate feedback into program planIncrease the visibility of Customer performance group-wide as well as advocate for revised and aligned metrics in FY25 performance contracts Play critical role in the development of the infrastructure that will be fundamental in transforming the business to a more customer centric organization

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Transform the Electric BUs through the co-creation and delivery of the Vegetation Management Optimization (VMO) Digital product roadmapDrive the Business Operations workstream to increase user adoption through change management and stakeholder engagement tactics resulting in $5m in benefits in FY23 for our MA and NY stakeholdersServe as a product spokesperson for the VMO product and present in Digital Board Meetings and other key sessionsLead the Business Operations workstream in the execution and delivery of all key responsibilities

Build and manage Electric Sector Modernization Plan workplans through successful and timely submissionsTrack performance against workplan & provide structure to problem solve with core team as issues arise Establish and drive core team project management activities Identify current key priorities and facilitate in their completionFlag risks to having a successful deliveryDrive alignment across core team

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Play lead role in creating a new and improved NE Electric performance structure Lead Performance Reviews for NE Electric COO which drive business insights, key decisions, and right outcomesCultivate successful working relationships with colleagues to ensure consistent operational performance supportManage Operational Performance metrics and KPIs and their supporting actions across all parts of the company under continuous review and provide advice and direction on the steps necessary to improve performance Ensure Operational Performance aligns to National Grid’s strategic priorities, performance contracts, responsible business charters, and moreResponsible for the project management of multiple initiatives directed toward NE Electric performance including the unprecedented Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) bill on behalf of National Grid

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Interfaced with key leaders on behalf of the Electric Business Unit (EBU) to provide project management and analytical support and insight to help deliver on financial, regulatory, operational, and customer targetsLed the regulatory processes on behalf of the EBU for the capital programs in MassachusettsProvided advice and direction to assist the business unit/jurisdictional leaders in the overall delivery of performance and help to manage and coordinate across the matrixed support portions of the organizationEngaged in the future of the EBU as a change ambassador on the change board

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Promoted the ethics and compliance program, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and other pertinent policies and guidelines Served as a trusted advisor and advocate to employees seeking guidance from those within my organization Liaised with the Ethics Office and leadership to provide information and feedback on trends and to contribute to training and communication development

Greater Boston Area

Cultivated a climate of motivation, participation, and opportunities for employee initiative and engagementDirected and empowered a diverse team by coaching and team building to ensure tasks were carried out efficientlyOversaw and monitored KPIs and service level metrics to make for the best customer experienceIdentified and executed upon standardized procedures that drove greater efficiencies and performance Provided project and change management support on various customer facing focused initiatives

Miami, Fl

Mentored and educated 40+ middle-school students from underserved communitiesDesigned and developed rigorous curriculum to promote self-reflection, personal growth and higher educationEstablished a profound impact that directly correlates to a 76% matriculation rate for scholars of this programCreated an environment that motivated and enabled scholars to excel now and later seek influential positions

Master Of Science In Management In Entrepreneurial Leadership, Management & Entrepreneurship

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma Section Representative Boston Consulting Club Represented my section by soliciting feedback.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration And Marketing

Activities and Societies: Women's Track and Field Team Beta Gamma Sigma Alpha Mu Alpha Oracle Honor Society Leadership Academy 3.83/4.0

High School

Activities and Societies: Girl's Basketball and Track and Field teams Clubs: Black Student Association (BSA) and Breakthrough Miami