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Focused on community and climate equity and previously the project lead for the Climate Adaptation Community Engagement Plan. Led the efforts to convene the Clean Energy Access Working Group (CEAWG) focused on developing partnerships and working on a joint project to benefit Environmentally Impacted Communities (disadvantaged and disadvantaged vulnerable communities). Developed the Emergency Response Support Team (ERST) of employee volunteers to assist communities within SCE's service area during emergencies.Diversity and inclusion professional with over twenty-five years of experience in leading teams within Human Resources, Public Affairs, Strategic Community Engagement, Finance, and Customer Service departments. Recognized for advocating, designing, and driving innovative engagement strategies for advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion enterprise-wide. Provided executive-level recommendations and approaches to key business priorities for internal and external engagement with key stakeholders in the environmental, faith-based, nonprofit, and non-governmental sectors. AREAS OF EXPERTISE -----------------------Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Diversity & Inclusion, Stakeholder Engagement, Training & Development, Resource Allocation, Leadership Management, Policy Advocacy, Compensation Review, Succession Planning, Recruitment, Employee Relations, Training and Development, Workforce Planning & Forecasting, Performance Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Project ManagementHONORS & RECOGNITION------------------------------🏆 Recognized by Beyond Awareness, Community Impact Network, 2024🏆 Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Symposium Nominee, 2023🏆 Diversity Professional, Leadership Awardee, 2022🏆 Guest Lecturer/Instructor for UC Davis Sustainable Energy Industry Immersion, 2022🏆 Grid Alternatives Sunshine - Corporate Partner Awardee, 2021🏆 Senior Manager, Community, and Climate Equity, 2021 (Developmental Assignment)🏆 AABE Energy Equity Campaign Company Representative, 2020-Present 🏆 D&I Champion Awardee, 2020🏆 Gardena Valley Chamber of Commerce, Outstanding Women Award, 2019🏆 L.O.V.E. Sisterhood Award, 2018🏆 J.K. Horton Humanitarian Award, 2018🏆 Bloom Again Foundation Founders’ Award, 2018🏆 William E Nesbit, Jr. Awardee, 2012🏆 Chairman’s Award Nominee, 2009
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Senior Manager, Community And Climate Equity, Customer Engagement DivisionSouthern California Edison (Sce)Los Angeles, Ca, Us -
Vice Chair - Edison International Political Action Committee (Eipac) Advisory CouncilEdison International May 2023 - PresentRosemead, Ca, UsThe Edison International Political Action Committee (EIPAC) is a voluntary, employee-funded organization that supports candidates for elected office. -
Senior Manager, Community And Climate Equity, Customer Engagement DivisionSouthern California Edison (Sce) Mar 2023 - PresentRosemead, Ca, Us -
Strategic Advisor, Networkers Business Resource Group (Brg)Southern California Edison (Sce) Mar 2018 - PresentRosemead, Ca, UsStrategic Advisor for the Networkers, Business Resource Group (BRG) providing strategic advise and support to execute resource group business plans and goals. -
Senior Manager, Community And Climate Equity, Customer Programs And ServicesSouthern California Edison (Sce) May 2022 - Mar 2023Rosemead, Ca, Us -
Senior Manager, Community And Climate Equity, Customer Programs And Services (Dev Assignment)Southern California Edison (Sce) Jul 2021 - May 2022Rosemead, Ca, UsResponsible for leading the team to advance Southern California Edison’s commitment to building customer trust and equity in communities within our service area by building resilient communities focused on climate equity and community-driven engagement. -
Senior Advisor, Policy Engagement & Dei Strategic Projects, Local Public AffairsSouthern California Edison (Sce) Oct 2015 - Jul 2021Rosemead, Ca, UsKEY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PROJECTS------------------------------------------------▶️ Designed and launched a company-wide diversity and inclusion strategy to increase diversity recruitment, improve awareness and equity of internal opportunities to a diverse audience, and promote career advancement for all employees of color. ▶️ Developed and executed internal and external communication messaging that promoted diversity and inclusion strategy, opportunities, and commitments. ▶️ Identified and cultivated external partnerships with key diversity and inclusion organizations to solicit input on how best to engage stakeholders, including the American Association of Black in Energy (AABE). ▶️ Awarded a $25,000 grant to the African American Alliance Fund to promote workforce development and career training. ▶️ Partnered with Black Equity Collective and spearheaded a $1M talent development initiative to create a long-term partnership and recruitment efforts. ▶️ Launched a communication initiative, #Space4Dialogue, for leaders to hold authentic, sensitive conversations in safe spaces for employees individually or in a group setting on racial and social issues. ▶️ Developed and led the implementation of community engagement strategies focused on marketing, education, and outreach for the 48% disadvantaged and vulnerable residents in environmentally impacted communities. ▶️ Formed and led a working group coalition focused on strategies to address community issues, social justice initiatives, and service access to communities with limited resources.▶️ Conducted workforce analysis and organizational assessment to identify enablers and potential inhibitors of a diverse and inclusive workforce environment. -
President, Networkers Business Resource Group (Brg)Southern California Edison (Sce) Mar 2016 - Mar 2018Rosemead, Ca, UsPresident for Southern California Edison's African American Business Resource Group. The Networkers seek to contribute to SCE’s diverse talent pool by providing career enhancement strategies for African-American employees and supporting actionable solutions to increase leadership development opportunities for its members focused on the African American experience. The Networkers is a Resource Group for Southern California Edison (SCE) employees, customers and shareholders focused on the recruitment, retention and advancement of African-American employees. The Networkers BRG promotes diversity within SCE and identifies career enhancement strategies for its members. The Networkers also provides targeted coaching/mentoring and support to local African-American communities, linking all outreach activities to SCE’s mission to safely deliver reliable, affordable and clean energy to our customers. -
Resource Mobilization ManagerSouthern California Edison (Sce) Mar 2014 - Oct 2015Rosemead, Ca, UsResponsible for working across organizational units to manage programs within the Local Public Affairs, Strategic Engagement division. Responsible for the project management, planning, and oversight of emergency response and external volunteer activities associated with Southern California Edison’s twelve Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Responsible for development, implementation, and management for community outreach and response plan during a major emergency. Key point-of-contact for the Local Public Affairs Strategic Engagement Team on the department’s Resiliency Resource Team (RRT) to ensure that there is strategic alignment with the company’s Corporate Storm Performance Improvement Program. Partner with and working in tandem with Human Resources Diversity & Inclusion (HRDI), manage key external ERG signature events and projects, which help to link the company’s programs and services to diverse and underserved communities, as well as leverage the EIX/SCE brand as a strategic community partner. Also, serve as a company representative at external ERG volunteer events and meetings with key community partners. Provide strategic oversight of the operational/tactical work associated with executing an effective outreach plan to disseminate communications to diverse communities, including emergent messages. Provide strategic support to other LPA Strategic Engagement Project Managers on various team-related work initiatives. -
Advisor, Edison Roundtable Employee Resource GroupSouthern California Edison (Sce) Jan 2014 - Jan 2015Rosemead, Ca, UsAdvisor to Edison Roundtable Employee Resource Group 2014 - 2015First African American President for Edison Roundtable. Former, President for Edison Roundtable from 2011 through 2013, the Employee Resource Group that support the mission and issues of Women and is open to all employees to join with a diverse Board of Directors. Employee Resource Groups serve as a resource to SCE employees while supporting corporate goals and initiatives.Edison Roundtable aims to assist the women of SCE in their professional and personal growth and development.Edison Roundtable achieves the mission by:-Mentoring and focusing on opportunities for advancement in the workplace-celebrating the contributions of women-addressing issues that are of concern to women-providing an information network for sharing ideas and experiences• Support SCE's Corporate-wide goal of diversity-Assisted with the development of a Diverse Supplier forum-Recruitment of diverse job applicants-Supported diverse nonprofits during Month of Service and Signature Events• Help SCE build relationships throughout our service territory and with external organizations that support or mission-ERG's logged over 900 volunteer hours in 2010Signature Events• Serve as a resource for professional development -SCE Mentoring Program launched in 2010 though the support of the ERG's-Hosted various workshops for how to navigate your career at SCE2009 served as Communications Chair for Edison Roundtable. -
Senior Human Resources Business AssociateSouthern California Edison (Sce) Jun 2013 - Mar 2014Rosemead, Ca, UsManages the evaluation, development, and implementation of large-scale corporate compliance training projects that have major business impacts. Provides strategic direction and functional oversight on multiple projects including managing internal resources, budget, and vendors. Manage project team throughout all development phases including overseeing vendors and internal resources. Serves as a key consultant to senior management by playing an active role in the development of compliance training strategic plans and objectives. Working with internal and external stakeholder groups to negotiate project requirements including scope, resource allocations, and execution strategy. Collaborates with Organizational Unit management to update training programs as required to meet regulatory requirements and/or to address learning gaps. Partnering with client groups to make strategic decisions regarding project direction including timeline and budget requirements. Serving as a consultant to internal stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements. -
Human Resources Manager - Strategic Business TeamSouthern California Edison (Sce) Aug 2011 - May 2013Rosemead, Ca, UsProvide intermediate leadership between the Business Unit executives and assigned Strategic Business Associates to ensure effective implementation of people initiatives within Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Local Public Affairs, Regulatory functions and previously Finance and Ethics and Compliance organizations. Maintained senior level Business Unit relationships, balancing team priorities and deliverables, while directly supporting assigned Business Unit divisions; providing consultation and being a thought partner with Senior Management and Business Unit executives to develop and implement people initiatives aligned with Business Unit strategic plans, SCE goals and values, and Human Resources practices, policies, procedures and applicable employment laws; managing Strategic Business Associates and provided direction, strategic oversight, resource allocation and performance feedback across Strategic Business Associates; managing hiring, budget, salary planning, talent planning, training & development, and overall performance management of assigned Strategic Business Associates; consulting with Business Unit Leaders, Strategic Business Associate and Human Resources disciplines to influence development, refinement, implementation, and applicable standardization of aligned Human Resources solutions; provided support to Strategic Business Partner,Director for special projects, assignments and represent Director at Business Unit or Human Resources leadership meetings. -
Strategic Business Associate - Human ResourcesSouthern California Edison (Sce) Jul 2008 - Aug 2011Rosemead, Ca, UsManaging enterprise wide projects like workforce planning, work environment survey and key roles/positions, which impact Corporate Center clients across HR functions. Provide consulting (lead and backup) to 12 Corporate Center clients on people initiatives, talent and leadership development and strategy that support business unit strategic plans. Primary advisors to Corporate Center business unit leaders in regards to strategy, work environment and workforce development. Provide people strategies to support business goals and transformation of organization, diagnosing workforce plans and analytics, forecasting future gaps and developing staffing strategies and plans to address gaps within the organization. Work with business unit leaders to evaluate the impact of large scale programs, identifying key roles and mitigation plans. Partnering with HR practice disciplines (talent management, employee relations, total compensation, etc.) to meet client needs. Also supported EIX Holding Company for entire time in position until recent org changes and now provide support as needed to EIX Strategic Business Partner (SBP). -
Senior Human Resources Consultant – Employee RelationsSouthern California Edison (Sce) Jan 2006 - Jul 2008Rosemead, Ca, UsAdvanced positive employee relations through facilitation as project administrator for the corporate-wide Focus on Resolution program, initial information gathering, and assigning cases to investigators and determine if collaboration with Ethics and Compliance business unit or Audit Services is needed in the investigation process. Project Manager consultant/expert in the areas of positive Employee Relations by providing strategy, tools, advice and counsel to SCE employees, supervisors/managers, and Human Resource Consultants on maintaining SCE’s 8,900 + current non-union workforce. Create strategic focused solutions by conducted organizational assessments for non-represented work groups, made recommendations and implement programs to ensure continued positive employee relations. Prepared analysis and reporting to HR, executives and managers on workplace issues and trends, FOR program activity, making recommendations to improve service delivery. Updated organizing drive response plan, developed assessment tool, developed training and organizing drive materials. Coordinated and consolidated the Work Environment Survey meeting with clients to communicate deliverables, timelines and project status while managing action plans and provided feedback for the administration of the Work Environment Survey. -
Senior Human Resources Consultant – Corporate Center/Client Services,Southern California Edison (Sce) Jul 2003 - Jan 2006Rosemead, Ca, UsHuman Resources generalist for Corporate Center supporting SCE’s and EIX employees 2,900 + and multiple clients 13 Business Units with Corporate Center partnering with and building strong relationships with executives, managers, employees and practice disciplines with HR such as employee relations, labor relations, organization development, equal opportunity, benefits, staffing/recruiting, compensation and disability management. Advised and provided counsel to officers, executives, senior management and supervisors on issues related to organization design, developing BU policies and or executing current HR policies, compensation, employee relations, performance planning, succession planning, staffing, change management and organization development. Develop and deliver Human Resources projects/products based on assessment of client’s needs, objectives, strategy and BU goals and objectives. Excellent project management skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams such as workforce management team collaborated with Corporate Auditors to conduct Ethics helpline investigations. Prepared reports for management and facilitated the identification of key initiatives used to improve overall quality of products and services. Responsible for ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and corporate HR policies. Develop recommend and manage project resulting in the implementation of integrated solutions on complex human resources issues, and will participate in the design and delivery of corporate initiatives and/or projects. Assured the quality of all HR policies, programs, initiatives, and services by asking the tough questions and challenging decisions thru negotiating and consulting ability to influence decision makers. Facilitated training for Compensation Review, Work Environment Survey and completed training to facilitate Ethics and Compliance training. -
Co PresidentBloom Again Foundation Feb 2023 - PresentPasadena, Ca, UsThe mission of Bloom Again Foundation is to provide rapid response financial assistance to economically vulnerable working women when they need it most due to personal or family medical emergencies. Millions of these women are one paycheck away from poverty. They scrape together what’s needed to get by from paycheck to paycheck without federal assistance, but one illness in the family, a car accident, or other medical emergency is life-changing for them. -
Board MemberBloom Again Foundation May 2013 - Jan 2023Pasadena, Ca, UsBloom Again Foundation is a 501c3 organization that ensures health equity in the healing process by providing rapid response financial assistance for living essentials to economically vulnerable working women who miss work due to a diagnosis of cancer or other illness. -
Executive Committee MemberC-Sweet Oct 2018 - PresentMalibu, California, UsA dedicated member of C-Sweet, the premier global community of female executives unleashing unlimited power for all. Together we create success! C-Sweet fosters executive-level relationships for business development, collaboration, and expanded career paths. The mission is to foster executive-level relationships for business development, collaboration, and expanded career paths.We focus on creating expanded professional networks of female colleagues in leadership positions to foster innovation.Our C-Sweet members include female CEO / Presidents, CFOs, COOs, CIO / CTOs, CMOs, VPs, Directors, and Founders across industries "Women Who Write Checks" - finance executives in Venture Capital, Private Equity, Family Offices, investment banking, institutional finance, and Angel investing. -
Human Resource ManagerAlberto Culver Oct 2000 - Jun 2003UsHuman Resources Manager – Dallas, TX (2002 – 2003) Human Resources Manager responsible for the oversight of Human Resources consultants and recruiting activities for ten employees providing HR support for 5,000 represented and non-represented employees in a warehouse environment. Responsible for formulating and recommending employee relations program goals, incentives, and objectives. Provided strategic planning support, guidance, and succession planning to executive-level leaders and ensured staff was well trained to support managers and employees on employee relations issues. Investigated problems, related to working conditions, disciplinary actions, employee, and applicant appeals and grievances. Provided guidance, oversight, and recommendations for issue mitigation and resolution on a wide range of employment issues, including performance management, performance improvement plan, disciplinary process, complaints, and compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws. -
Human Resource ManagerEricsson, Inc. Jan 1993 - Oct 2000Kista, Stockholm, SeCorporate Functions, Plano, TX (1999 – 2002)Led a team of Human Resources professionals who partnered with business unit leaders to achieve overall business objectives and goals. Responsible for HR internal communications, HR special projects, employee competence development plans, executive programs, HR alignment teams, and other related process design and quality improvement teams. Coordinated company-wide internal vendor knowledge fairs, participated in several HR focus teams (HR alignment team-HRAT and HR partnership). My team provided HR support to functional organizations and secondary HR support to other organizational units as required. Reviewed policies and assisted in the development of new policies. Investigated and resolved complaints and grievances provided employee counseling in areas of professional development. Assist 135 managers in formulating action plan to address employee performance deficiencies and training needs and career planning activities. Increased employee satisfaction by more than 50% as a result of communication programs and strategies. Assisted in approval process for recruiting activities for 660 employees designed to attract multi-functional- (professional, technical and administrative) candidates for open requisitions while being cognizant of headcount/cost budget issues and legal and affirmative action requirements. Responsible of assisting in the effective communication of COMPASS survey (work environment) Implemented and administrated Company-wide Cost Savings program.
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Los Angeles African American Women'S Public Policy Institute (Laaawppi) -
The African American Board Leadership Institute (Aabli) -
University Of La VerneProject Management -
Amberton UniversityHuman Resources And Business -
Amberton UniversityHuman Resource Management -
University Of Houston -
Dallas CollegeApplied Arts And Sciences
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