My mission is to empower and inspire diverse and talented teams to learn, grow, and succeed in advancing the common good of the organization. I am a passionate and collaborative results-driven strategist with an extensive background in Human Resources, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Culture, and Talent Management. With over 15 years of experience in DEI, talent management, and corporate social responsibility, I have developed and implemented innovative and impactful initiatives that align with organizational vision, goals, and values. In this space, I am an organizational catalyst focused on promoting a workplace climate and culture of inclusion where individuals of all identities and abilities thrive and are engaged. My secret sauce to success is in collaborating with CEOs, board of directors, and executives to deliver integrated talent management solutions focused on aligning talent strategies with business priorities to drive engagement, performance, profitability, and growth within professional services, higher education, and nonprofit organizations. My differentiator is that I am known as a pragmatist who can translate theory into actionable results, and for providing leadership in all aspects of human resources.Skill set includes strong executive relationship management with internal and external stakeholders, the ability to work collaboratively in a complex, dynamic organization, and the ability to integrate abstract, intangible concepts into solid business strategies to address the best interests of shareholders, audiences, employees, and community organizations. Deep knowledge and areas of expertise include culture transformation, racial equity, organizational change management, process improvement, employee experience and engagement, people strategy/talent strategy, board development, community relations, and public outreach.As a staunch advocate of equality, social justice, and educational access and opportunity, I bring hope, compassion, strategic direction, and vision to many civic organizations and boards including South Side YMCA Board of Directors (Chairman), Jackson Park Advisory Council, Margaret's Village Board of Directors (Board Development and Bylaws Committee Chair), the Women's Board of the Chicago Urban League (Past President), and the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (Chicago Chapter President).Clifton Strengths Themes: Focus, Achiever, Responsibility, Individualization, Input