Recognized in Becker’s Hospital Review (5/19/23, Falvey, Wallace) list of 86 DEI Leaders in the U.S. for uplifting diverse populations and enhancing health equity at their organizations and within their communities.As the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for the Pacific NW Market at Kaiser Permanente, I led and executed the regional and national strategies and tactics to foster a culture of inclusion, equity, and diversity across the organization. My core competencies include strategic planning and execution, organizational change management, operational optimization, business acumen, employee engagement and performance, succession planning, data-driven analysis, executive coaching, talent management, and cross-functional collaboration. I have a proven track record of creating and managing large-scale programs, auditing and monitoring policies and practices, initiating cultural transformation, and facilitating key stakeholder engagement in complex and highly regulated work environments. As a certified "Bold, Inclusive Conversations" facilitator (Winters Group), SHRM-SCP and Prosci Change Practitioner, I leverage evidence-based methodologies to align with operational KPIs for meaningful outcomes. My mission is to enable exceptional organizational leaders, teams, and cultures of equity and inclusion.