Cecilia Stanton Adams Email & Phone Number

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

As CEO and DEI Consultant of Stanton Adams Consulting & The Diversity Institute, I specialize in delivering tailored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) solutions designed to drive meaningful impact. Leveraging a unique blend of psychology, sociology, and business acumen, I develop customized strategies that go beyond surface-level fixes to deliver sustainable transformation.My approach is rooted in both the art and science of DEI, grounded in a strengths-based and human development approach. I offer a range of high-value services including comprehensive consultancy projects, executive coaching, and keynotes, all designed to deliver exceptional value and lasting change. My mission is to equip executives and organizations with the insights and tools they need to foster a more inclusive culture, thereby enhancing both employee well-being and business performance.For organizations ready to invest in effective and results-driven DEI initiatives, I offer a partnership that is as committed to your success as you are.Specialties:• Strategic DEI Implementation• Executive Coaching• Data-Driven Analysis & Benchmarking• High-Impact Keynote Speaking• Quality DEI Process Design

Minneapolis, Mn

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for the development and implementation of enterprise-wide diversity, equity & inclusion strategies in partnership with cross functional leaders. Served as subject matter expert, trainer and coach

Bloomington, Mn, Us

Provided strategic and collaborative leadership, supervision and administration of divisional academic programs, including support for department heads, instructional support staff, faculty and curricula. Responsible for maintaining and developing high quality academic programs, selection and retention of divisional faculty and staff, and day-to-day management of divisional operations including budget preparation and oversight. Served as a member of the campus directors leadership team.

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Us

Responsible for creating and maintaining a safe supportive environment that serves student development in a holistic way. Provide leadership and direction for student services including Leadership Development, Student Organizations, New Student Orientation, Judicial Affairs, Multicultural, International & Veteran's Affairs. Accomplishments: Partnered across the University to build a culture of InclusionDesigned and Implemented DEI Strategic Planning Townhalls, Diversity Training and Retention of Underrepresented Students. Hired, developed, and provided leadership for student-focused staff, including: Multicultural Affairs, Counseling, Student Conduct, TRIO, Veteran, International and Disability Services. Developed programs focused on student success and retention including the Transformational Leadership Institute, Diversity Learning Task Force, and Behavioral Intervention. Managed long and short term planning and budgeting. Served as decision-maker in implementing the university’s student conduct policy, student complaint, grievance system, and resolutions. Engaged in continuous improvement activities to improve university processes for the benefit of students and community stakeholders and meet AQUIP accreditation standards. Serve as Chair of the Diversity Learning Task Force, Behavioral Intervention Team, Diversity Council and Advising Council.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Accomplishments:Provided oversight of faculty relations and governance Developed network of local and national recruiting resources to increase diversity of faculty and staffDesigned and implemented strategies to build brand awareness in emerging and multicultural marketsLed team focused on proactively talent development; workforce planning sessions and gap analysis Developed e-learning and real time webex training to accommodate faculty and staff range of locationsDeveloped multicultural curriculum with a faculty series to increase the use of diverse learning techniquesAssessed student retention issues and developed appropriate programming

Bethlehem, Pa, Us

Accomplishments:Assisted in the development and implementation of an institution-wide change initiative to meet the demands of the diverse student marketDefined change management process including a transformation education strategy, change readiness assessments, and management dashboard to track completion of change and identify potential risksProvided leadership to increase recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and studentsManaged the development and implementation of leadership curricula, including assessment of courses using quantitative and qualitative measuresProvided oversight for daily operations and maintenance of residential facilityWon President endorsement for innovative leadership trainingManaged departmental budget of $300k

Pre-Doctoral Fellowship, Unconscious Bias

Master'S Degree, Industrial Psychology

Master’S Degree, Sociology, Diversity, And Inclusion

Ba, Psychology

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology