• Manage Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to promote diversity and inclusion within NMDP.• Support DEI program execution and track metrics to ensure alignment with overall strategy.• Spearhead initiatives to foster an inclusive workplace and drive positive change in the community.

Lead the development, strategy, and operations of the boys basketball program, focusing on developing players through instilling defensive principles, offensive skills, and basketball IQ development.

Facilitate workshops and programs for professional leagues, collegiate conferences, youth organizations, andcorporations to educate and empower individuals on race and equity matters.

We use basketball as a vehicle to help young people achieve their goals, as well as to strive for greatness in discovering their purpose in life.

Lead enterprise-wide talent strategies focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Deployed engagement surveys, lead post-survey communications, develop and facilitate training, and drive the implementation of multi-year initiatives promoting inclusion. Support HR and functional/business groups in a matrixed environment, manage employee resource groups, and organize inclusion and diversity councils.Key Accomplishments:● Launch a new ERG focused on underrepresented populations in the workforce.● Coached/trained leaders across the globe on inclusive leadership.● Led a global campaign focused on inclusive behaviors that are critical to promoting the value of inclusion● Increased employee engagement by 15% (FY21 – 23) in the census survey, and 11% in the pulse survey (FY22– 24)● Led inclusive behaviors learning sessions for all organizational levels● Organized and led Black History Month celebration in Myrtle Grove, LA● Created inclusive behaviors video for internal and external audiences

Responsible for the planning and implementation of workforce inclusion programs and processes for the purpose of attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce. Assist in the development and communication of diversity and inclusion strategies and plans, identifying and addressing workforce employee relations issues, growing and managing Employee Resource Groups, hosting organization sponsored events and celebrations, developing and delivering training to organizational leaders and employees across the enterprise, designing and evaluating diversity sourcing strategies, working closely with HR Business Partners and Consultants, and measuring results. Deliver resources and services as required supporting unit specific initiatives that align with the organization's diversity and inclusion efforts. Function as an inclusion ambassador to represent and deliver the work of Workforce Diversity & Inclusion across Children's. This role is pivotal in defining, creating and sustaining lasting cultural change that will lead to a more inclusive work and care environment at Children's. Key Accomplishments:● Launched two new ERG programs, as well as develop a governance structure for all ERG programs● Coached hundreds of employees in the Intercultural Developmental Inventory as a Qualified administrator● Part of the Senior Leadership team setting operational goals and metrics● Led community healing sessions post-George Floyd for employees● Led initiatives and strategies to increase workforce diversity at all levels of the organization● Increased supplier diversity spending (hit 34% target with new contracts)

Over 100 wins, under 10 loses in 4 seasons (2008-2012) as the 9th Grade Boys Head Coach. Best accomplishment is helping these student athletes become better people off the court. JV head coach (2012-2022).

Office of Governor Mark DaytonSpearheaded all activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the State workforce. Lead complex, cross-functional projects to ensure positive outcomes and continual progress toward ambitious goals. Supportedleadership efforts to increase state employment by people of color; drive economic opportunity and equitable shareinto contracts for underrepresented populations.Key Accomplishments:● Led special projects and initiatives involving numerous stakeholders, including The Governor’s Council on LawEnforcement and Community Relations; The Diversity and Inclusion Council; The Governor’s Council on theMartin Luther King Holiday; Different Minds inspire Collaborative; People of Color Career Fairs.● Demonstrated ability to use innovative strategies on influencing systemic change● Created buy-in process with elected officials, law enforcement representatives, community leaders andcommunity members during the development of policy recommendations that were presented to the Governorand legislature● Increased the state employment rate of people of color to 13.1% and people with disabilities to 7.2% in 2018● Women represent 50% and Veterans represent 7.8% in of the State of Minnesota workforce in 2018

-Daily functions include, but are not limited to scheduling, implementing, and evaluating youth development and educational/support groups at various community sites.-Utilize published curricula based on best practices research, and develop new program/curriculum content as appropriate.-Design groups that utilize volunteer expertise and assistance.-Assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating special events.-Supervise youth in structured activities, guiding them, while ensuring their safety and well-being.-Enter enrollment, service, and outcome data into database on a consistent, timely basis while tracking accurate attendance of participants.-Establish and maintain positive professional relationships with school personnel, as well as with youth and parents of children enrolled in programs.

Capitol Pathways Internship

Implement and develop youth programs. Interact and engage with at-risk teens/youth.