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Provide comprehensive HR consulting services to organizations of all sizes, specializing in talent acquisition, DEI, employee engagement, and executive search.Partner with clients to develop and implement talent strategies aligned with their business objectives, including workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management.Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, conducting organizational assessments, designing training programs, and fostering inclusive cultures.Advise on complex HR issues, including executive coaching, outplacement services, and change management.Leverage a strong network of HR professionals and subject matter experts to deliver tailored solutions that meet clients' unique needs.Highlights:Sought-after speaker at industry conferences (South by Southwest, Dineaspora) on topics related to talent acquisition, DEIB, and building a culture of belonging.Experienced in working with executives to identify key talent needs and develop effective leadership strategies.Passionate about creating workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work.

Oakland, Ca, Us

We focus on Women of Color, specifically Black, LatinX, Indigenous, and based in the USA. We seek founders solving real world problems that will make the world a better place for our children. These solutions address social injustice, women’s rights, and financial inclusion. We place explicit value on undervalued founders, and want to raise the bar in the search for capital.

Houston, Texas, Us

Pipeline Angels creates capital for women and non-binary femme social entrepreneurs. We are currently accepting applications for its signature bootcamp for new investors and for its signature pitch summit for entrepreneurs seeking funding.• Guide entrepreneurs to establish key business processes and create talent acquisition strategies. • Offer “friends and family” capital contributions for entrepreneurs who may not have friends or family to provide early capital injections to launch their businesses.• Selected as judge for regional Start Up of the Year event; reviewed 15 company petitions. Attend pitch summits.• Interviewed for Get Found Get Funded podcast (March 15, 2018 show); shared expertise on how to secure corporate sponsors

New York City, New York, Us

The worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed.

New York, Ny, Us

Chief is a private network designed for the most powerful women in executive leadership to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them.

We accredit organizations based on proven diversity, equity and inclusion standards.

Reston, Virginia, Us

Our software helps Human Resource departments affordably match your diverse talent to mentors within your organization, so diverse talent is more likely to succeed, stay, and grow in their career.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Directed creation and implementation of communications plans and training programs. Increased awareness and understanding of Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) for over 366K team members across 1,795 stores and 38 distribution centers and achieved higher ratings on Diversity, Inc.’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity.• Collaborated with Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Human Resources Directors and diversity analytics team on ways to identify, track and measure KPIs including retention. • Partnered with external organizations including Catalyst, Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Hispanic Association of Corporate Responsibility (HACR) and Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) to share Target’s D&I efforts and solidify relationships.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

• Led human resources function for $12B region including 450 stores and 70,0000 employees. Managed 8 direct reports. • Defined talent planning strategy and addressed human resource issues with Senior Vice President and Group Vice Presidents across 7 major markets in the Southern US. Developed plans to meet business requirements and secure sufficient resources and support.• Ensured full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Target policies including: wage and hour regulations, safety and workers compensation issues, OSHA, labor relations, labor law issues and benefits.

• Managed HR planning and execution for 260 stores, 6 distribution centers and 8 headquarter divisions. • Planned and executed 8 overarching HR programs including new hire orientation, onboarding standards, employee relations, compensation, and performance management and employee engagement. • Redesigned talent and performance management process for staff at 260 stores.

• Oversaw human resource functions for 24 stores through mergers, corporate name change, reorganizations and store closings. Efforts improved speed of service and enhanced productivity standards.