As a people-centered and data-driven diversity, equity, & inclusion (DEI) leader with 15+ years of experience, I spearhead strategies that engage diverse communities, create inclusive experiences, and embed equity within organizational culture across global organizations of wide-ranging size and scope. ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨: I combine strategic and tactical approaches to lead DEI initiatives that transform organizational cultures► Developed and executed DEI strategic plans, establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to inform planning and decision-making► Published 3 books, authored 40+ publications, and led numerous surveys and organizational assessments with record-breaking participation rates and expert-level data analytics► Trained 2,500+ employees by developing and facilitating 75+ DEI workshops, seminars, and online learning modules, including a first-of-its-kind equity lens training for executives and decision-makers✅ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲: I am recognized as an empathetic thought partner, uniquely blending diverse lived experiences, human-centered systems thinking, and extensive education► My professional expertise is bolstered by my personal identities as a queer, non-binary, Mexican-American from a working-class background, and as a person with a disability, giving me a broad perspective on diversity► My background as a scientist and engineer uniquely equips me to connect with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and I apply a data-informed and results-oriented approach to solve complex problems and create innovative DEI solutions► I am committed to continuous learning and to mentoring and developing talent using a growth mindset ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 𝐈𝐭: I want to help make the world and the work environment a better place, particularly for people who have been marginalized, minoritized, and underrepresented► Won 3 industry-wide awards for insight and engagement of marginalized communities► Launched and led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) serving 10,000+ women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, religious individuals, veterans, and people with disabilities► Developed and executed inclusive and equitable hiring practices and policies improving the new hires of color rate by 19-48% across four different organizations✉ Let's connect to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and world!