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Bloomfield, Nj, Us

Purchase, Ny, Us

Director of DEI leading Mastercard’s efforts to build equitable, and inclusive talent acquisition process.- Responsible for leading the development and implementation of key diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the Mastercard’s Talent Attraction Pillar strategy.- Collaborating with internal leadership, external partners, and key stakeholders to shape and sustain an equitable hiring process. - Develop and implement initiatives, trainings and learning opportunities to create a better understanding of the connection between an equitable and inclusive for employees and prospective candidates. - Serve an advisor and resource to hiring managers and recruiters in assuring practices and policies inside the company and externally with partners are equitable and inclusive.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Charged with the development and execution of initiatives that cultivate a culture of inclusion and belonging for both our employees and communities. I led the strategic development and ongoing enhancement of engagement initiatives and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), ensuring alignment with overarching DEI/DEB objectives. Creating processes that empowered and supported the ERGs to drive stronger engagement and foster growth. I served as a thought-leader and consultative partner with the Learning & Development team to create and launch new company-wide competencies, inclusion training, and strategic programming focused on driving equitable talent development and management practices. Additionally, collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to craft inclusive programming and integrate diversity, equity and belonging (DEB) initiatives into their overall strategies (ie. Social Impact, Communications & Branding, Policy).

San Francisco, Ca, Us

As the Head of Diversity Talent Acquisition, I spearheaded and directed strategic initiatives integral to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the talent acquisition function. Leading the establishment and evolution of end-to-end recruitment strategies, I ensured alignment with the organization's overarching diversity and inclusion objectives. Recognizing the need for equity, I developed mitigation strategies, encompassing innovative initiatives, guidelines, comprehensive training programs, and accountability measures. My role extended to serving as a consultative partner in the design and implementation of a new company-wide internal mobility process. Collaborating extensively with the internal analytics team, I contributed to the creation of metrics and data insights/dashboards, enabling the monitoring of progress in diversity hiring and facilitating data-driven decisions for continuous improvements. Additionally, I partnered closely with the HR Tech team to identify, evaluate, and implement a new sourcing tool/platform while evaluating the effectiveness of the current Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Oversaw the company-wide campus strategy and diversity initiatives, playing a pivotal role in developing innovative programs and managing relationships with academic institutions and strategic partnerships. With an ultimate focus on driving engagement, recruitment, and achieving hiring success for all campus programs across the organization.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Head of Underrepresented Talent Executive Recruiting, responsible for developing and scaling innovative strategies and programs to attract, hire, and retain a diverse talent pool across Senior and Executive levels, focusing on both internal cultivation and external recruitment efforts.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Managed the development, implementation, and evaluation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies and initiatives within Global Wealth Management. Partnered closely with the Learning & Development teams to drive fair and equitable talent management efforts - including diversity training, year-end performance process, succession planning, talent discussions, and calibrations. Collaborating with business leaders to craft strategies to nurture an inclusive workplace culture and propel diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Managed and scaled a diverse-focused campus recruitment strategy, attracting a broad spectrum of candidates, including underrepresented minorities, LGBTQ+, veterans, and other diverse groups. Implemented new initiatives to develop strong talent pipelines, resulting in approximately 40% growth in diverse group hires within the junior talent programs.

New York, New York, Us

Managed diversity and inclusion initiatives for undergraduate and graduate recruitment, which included pipeline management. Collaborated with hiring managers and HR teams to comprehend talent needs, ensuring that recruitment efforts aligned seamlessly with diversity goals.

New York, New York, Us

Provided HR solutions globally for the Merchant Banking Division (MBD), as part of the broader Human Capital Management global team. Managed divisional diversity & inclusion initiatives/programs, performance review process, headcount analytics/data, recruiting life cycle for both lateral and campus, and annual employee engagement surveys.

Paramus, New Jersey, Us

Interned with Sony of Canada as the HR Coordinator. Worked with HR Consultants in providing support on all HR functions inclusion compensation, recruiting, performance review process, employee relations and benefits.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology

Human Resources Management, Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminology