With 15 years in Talent Acquisition and Professional Development in global corporate and startup landscapes, I am committed to empowering others to realize their full potential and make a lasting impact. If you are trying to achieve professional success without sacrificing personal fulfillment, feeling unsure about your next career or business steps, or juggling career ambitions with family responsibilities, you have come to the right place. I’ve got you. Let me be the roadmap on the next leg… Show more With 15 years in Talent Acquisition and Professional Development in global corporate and startup landscapes, I am committed to empowering others to realize their full potential and make a lasting impact. If you are trying to achieve professional success without sacrificing personal fulfillment, feeling unsure about your next career or business steps, or juggling career ambitions with family responsibilities, you have come to the right place. I’ve got you. Let me be the roadmap on the next leg of your journey. Email me for a free consultation! heather@heathermillernow.comwww.heathermillernow.com Show less

As the founder of GrasshoppHer, I've built more than just a career road-mapping platform; it's a vibrant community dedicated to empowering women's growth and fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). At GrasshoppHer, we understand the twists and turns that come with forging your career path. Let us be your guide as you navigate the next leg of your journey. Visit grasshoppHer.com to discover how we can help you fill in the missing pieces and unlock your full potential.

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I was promoted to spearhead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives for the North Affinity Team, following a distinguished tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition. I partnered with C-level executives to craft visionary talent acquisition strategies and built comprehensive training, coaching, and educational programs. Directing operations for a team of 30 employees, I focused on driving impactful change and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion at every level. • As the… Show more I was promoted to spearhead Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives for the North Affinity Team, following a distinguished tenure as Senior Talent Acquisition. I partnered with C-level executives to craft visionary talent acquisition strategies and built comprehensive training, coaching, and educational programs. Directing operations for a team of 30 employees, I focused on driving impactful change and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion at every level. • As the leader of Diversity Talent Acquisition and DEI strategy for the North American Affinity Team, I placed special emphasis on the McKinsey Black Network, Hispanic Latino Network, Women, and LGBTQ+ talent acquisition and employee sustainability.• Under my guidance, North American Affinity percentages reached their highest in firm history.• I instituted a formalized Affinity interview and case preparation program, incorporating Affinity champions, a case preparation website, monthly coaching sessions, and Affinity office hours.• I overhauled and conducted training for North American Recruiters, focusing on best practices for identifying, sourcing, and recruiting Affinity talent.• I spearheaded the Affinity Recruitment Lead program, providing resources and talent acquisition best practice training for the North American recruiting community.• I managed talent acquisition efforts at national conferences, including the National Society of Black Engineers, National Black MBA Association, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, ROMBA, and AfroTech. Show less

In this role, I led campus recruiting for 20+ prestigious campuses, including Harvard, MIT, Columbia, NYU, and more. Additionally, I served as the Women’s Strategy and Digital/Tech Recruiting Liaison for the Advanced Professional Degree Recruiting team.Some of my notable projects include: • Spark: Designed a comprehensive personal branding and networking training program for early professional women. • Diversity Connect: Developed professional programming for a 1.5-day… Show more In this role, I led campus recruiting for 20+ prestigious campuses, including Harvard, MIT, Columbia, NYU, and more. Additionally, I served as the Women’s Strategy and Digital/Tech Recruiting Liaison for the Advanced Professional Degree Recruiting team.Some of my notable projects include: • Spark: Designed a comprehensive personal branding and networking training program for early professional women. • Diversity Connect: Developed professional programming for a 1.5-day immersion program for Hispanic Latino Network and McKinsey Black Network Advanced Professional Degree candidates. • Recruiter Learning Project: Collaborated with a global integrated recruiting team to design a catalog of recruiter learnings aligning with desired competencies. • Harvard Law School and McKinsey Academy partnership: Integrated McKinsey Academy’s problem-solving and leadership training into Harvard Law’s curriculum. • NA Mentorship Initiative: Established a successful mentorship program for the North American recruiting community. Show less

I successfully managed and executed all aspects of recruitment, from talent mapping to negotiating offers, across diverse portfolios and regions. My efforts spanned roles from Business Analysts to Summer Interns, ensuring the right fit for every position and every candidate.

Working closely with stakeholders, I co-created strategies that resonated deeply and made a real impact. By nurturing meaningful connections with external media partners, I ensured our message reached far and wide. From coordinating roundtables to spearheading conferences, every event was an opportunity to connect and inspire.