Chevara Orrin (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Florida, United States

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

As principal strategist at The Winters Group, with a focus on the dimensions of culture, race, gender, social justice and LGBTQ, I leverage data and research to address aspects of organizational culture on both the individual and group level. I am particularly attuned to group dynamics, power relations and the many ways we are shaped by the respective.

Coral Springs, FL, US

Serve as keynote speaker, consultant and facilitator at colleges and universities across the United States and Canada to provide transformative learning experiences and workshops to educate and inspire students for success in their college years. Topics include Leadership, Character Development, Diversity & Inclusion, First Year Experience, LGBTQ+.

Developed accountability metrics (scorecards, audits, reporting tools) for Employee Resource Groups aligned with organizational business objectives. Created Immersive Learning, metric-based model with DEI/Social Justice framework for 300 senior executives at leading national children’s hospital. Conceived an award-winning, nationally recognized LGBTQ+.

Delivered research-based diversity, equity and inclusion strategies to corporations, government institutions and non-profit organizations. Facilitated high-impact instructor-led training and workshops for employees, managers and C-Suite executives on Unconscious Bias, Cultural Agility, Inclusive Leadership, Empathetic Leadership, LGBTQ Allyship, Gender.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, US

Since 1985, HANDY has transformed the lives of over 50,000 children and family members in Broward County. Each year, HANDY serves over 1,200 individuals. This includes youth ages nine to 25 years old, who have been removed from their homes due to domestic violence, substance abuse, physical and/or sexual abuse, and abandonment. These children have been.

Founded and co-created We Are Straight Allies, a national initiative to support LGBTQ equality and to assist communities with passage of comprehensive polices that protect our LGBTQ community against discrimination, focused on the areas of housing, employment and accommodations. The campaign features prominent figures such as feminist icon, Gloria Steinem.

Jacksonville, Florida, US

Identified, cultivated, solicited and stewarded individual and corporate gifts from $10,000-$250,000 and developed and implemented staff, alumni and campus-based fundraising programs within the Annual Fund. Created and managed innovative initiatives and special events, including restructuring the Alumni Council resulting in 30% increase in membership..

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Guided operational excellence and fiscal accountability for $10 million Business Services division comprised of six departments with 30 staff and 75 volunteers. Negotiated multimillion-dollar vendor agreements, including $50 million dining services contract. Restructured policies, procedures, assessment protocols and monitoring systems to realize 30%.

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Served as the center’s operations manager, a 9,200 square-foot Conference Center and 1600 seat Auditorium. Provided daily operations oversight and supervision to 3 full-time employees, 6 volunteers, and 15 student leaders. Managed the creative and programmatic development of lectures, concerts and public programs. Increased external and internal client.

Curated 15 exhibitions for emerging and established international, regional and local artists, and created innovative partnerships and community outreach initiatives with Fortune 500 corporations and nationally recognized nonprofits. Designed public relations strategies for exhibitions, programs, initiatives and events. Coordinated press conferences, press.

Winston-Salem, NC, US

Identified, cultivated, and solicited Fortune 500 corporations and individual donors ($99K-$250K) which resulted in new and pledged funding in excess of $1 million dollars. Established strategic fundraising and marketing strategies for increased financial support of Diggs Gallery (named by The Smithsonian Institution as one of the nation’s best regional.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Provided leadership for nonprofit organizations across the state of Georgia to develop strategies for state-based collaboration, utilization of resources, and support necessary to maximize organizational effectiveness. Produced 50 statewide conferences and seminars to address public policy and legislative issues impacting philanthropy, board governance.

Atlanta, US

Directed the successful planning, organizing, completion, and recapping of all National Public Radio (NPR) and Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) events and served as national liaison. Recruited, trained, and managed 200 volunteers to assist with stationevents, and assisted with membership drives. Managed financial operations, data management, volunteer.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Created integrated communications plan to develop original materials including correspondence, speeches, press releases, brochures, and proposals, from concept to execution for the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Montreax Music Festival, Diggs Art Gallery and the Atlanta Cyclorama. Negotiated and secured corporate sponsorship for Atlanta Jazz Festival, Montreux.

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Provided first line contact and problem resolution for constituents, community organizations and corporate partners. Coordinated monthly citizen engagement meetings. Served as intake officer and liaison for citizens’ concerns and coordinated with various departments to provide effective, efficient solutions. Investigated and adjudicated constituency.

Memphis, Tennessee, US

Developed and facilitated career strategy seminars for 200 female participants in nontraditional employment program. Built and coordinated partnerships with organizations to specialized services for women, including substance abuse, child care and mental health counseling. Secured employment opportunities for clients with area companies, focused on the.

Strategic Diversity And Inclusion Management Executive Certification

Georgetown University’S Institute Of Transformational Leadership (Itl)

Bachelor Of Science, Major: Mass Communication Minor: Sociology