Malissa Stanton Adams is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), human resources, and operations management. She holds an MBA and has earned a certification in Full Stack Web Development. Malissa loves to explore the intersection of Diversity and Technology.As the interim Executive Director at The Diversity Institute, Malissa has been instrumental in setting and executing a vision that elevates the diversity profession and improves outcomes for marginalized communities. She provides consulting, coaching, and training services to leaders and staff in various sectors, focusing on successful inclusion strategies and ERG implementation. Malissa has developed and managed DEI strategies for small to midsized businesses, emphasizing inclusion recruiting, talent pipeline development, and storytelling.Malissa served as the Director of People & Operations at Genesys Works from June 2022 to March 2023, where she championed employee engagement and productivity. She contributed to developing people strategies, talent management, and change management while partnering with Centers of Excellence to achieve organizational goals.Previously, Malissa held positions as Program Manager at Catholic Charities Twin Cities, Rapid Rehousing Advocate and Shelter Advocate at Simpson Housing Services, and Operations Manager at Librarian Books Express. In these roles, she demonstrated strong leadership, accountability, and process improvement skills.Malissa holds a Master's degree in Non-Profit & Public Administration from Metro State University and a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Rasmussen University. She possesses skills in leadership development, executive coaching, team building, motivational speaking, training, public speaking, technical writing, employee training, and management.Recognized as an Outstanding Business Student in 2013, Malissa is a dedicated professional who leverages her expertise to create inclusive and equitable environments, promote professional development, and drive positive organizational change.
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