Strategically develop global DEI goals and managed programs that move the company toward reaching goals. Measure progress toward goals monthly, quarterly, and annually and worked cross-functionally to ensure buy-in across leadership and throughout the organization. HIGHLIGHTSGlobal DEI GoalsPartner with executive leaders and stakeholders throughout the organization to develop the data-driven goals to increase diversity representation of historically marginalized groups, drive increased equity in promotions for gender and race, and close gaps in experience for marginalized groups. Monitor and report on progress monthly and quarterly. Global DEI StrategyEngage with executive leaders and stakeholders to develop a DEI strategy supporting the DEI goals to ensure the company moves toward ongoing improvement. Manage a six-figure budget to support DEI programs while demonstrating the value of investments made. Marketing StrategyCreate and contribute content to marketing campaigns, company blogs, and recruiting initiatives to ensure that the company's DEI goals and programs are well represented in marketing content to attract high-quality candidates and customers.Program Management Support, empower, and advocate for eight employee resource groups. Oversee Signature Leadership Programs Women in Leadership (WIL) and Underrepresented Groups (URG) Leadership Programs to support the career growth and professional development of historically underrepresented groups in support of the company's DEI goals and strategy.Executive and Manager Coaching and CollaborationPartner with executive leaders and managers to engage them as stakeholders in developing our DEI goals and implementing our DEI strategy.

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As a dedicated Board Member at Hunger Free America, I leverage my passion for social justice and hunger relief to drive impactful initiatives and strategic decision-making. With a focus on eradicating food insecurity, I collaborate with fellow board members to develop and implement innovative solutions, advocate for policy changes, and oversee organizational governance. Through my commitment to community engagement and fundraising efforts, I contribute to the organization's mission of ensuring access to nutritious food for all individuals and families. My leadership, vision, and advocacy skills make me a valuable asset in advancing Hunger Free America's goals and creating positive change in our society.

Developed and executed company-wide D&I initiatives through rigorous strategic planning efforts, community partnerships, leadership collaboration, strategy evaluation, and careful management of communication and buy-in as well as policies and procedures. This resulted in a significant increase in the recruitment, inclusion and retention of diverse employees.HIGHLIGHTSStrategic PlanningCreated comprehensive strategic D&I plan to support enterprise and department-level business plans that included milestones and communication and buy-in plans for increased effectiveness.Community PartnershipsIdentified, built, and sustained community partnerships and relationships to support corporate diversity and inclusion projects, plans, initiatives and business strategies. Leadership CollaborationCollaborated with key stakeholders and leaders across the enterprise to ensure alignment of D&I strategy to key business measures. Provided subject matter expertise, thought leadership and consulting to business partners and key stakeholders to drive integrated diversity and inclusion strategy that spans the organization and helps achieve business goals.Strategy Evaluation MetricsCreated evaluation metrics to monitor and assess the effectiveness and impact of the D&I strategy and made ongoing improvements to ensure continual improvement was part of the D&I process.Recruitment & RetentionDeveloped and partnered with HR and recruitment teams to focus on attracting, developing, including and retaining diverse talent.Communication and Buy-inBuilt and maintained stakeholder and company-wide awareness and buy-in of programs and initiatives by developing comprehensive communication and change plans to effectively implement the D&I strategy.

Assessed organizational processes and developed HR strategies and best practices to achieve business goals. Oversaw workforce planning operations and programming and collaborated with executive tea, and organizational committees to improve business strategies and design implementation plans.

Conducted compliance reviews and contributed to achieving department efficiencies and identified and reconciled gaps in audit reviews. Frequently reviewed investor regulations for updates and ensured that department functions were aligned. Trained new hires on compliance processes.

Analyzed operational process to assess high turnover and high product defection rates. Developed and presented solutions to organizational leaders who adapted solution plan and observed increased retention and product success rates over time.

Led Compliance Team in managing departmental operations and delegated and assessed team member progress. Trained all employees on investor regulatory updates and process improvement tools. Empowered team members to take ownership of work and increased team morale through exceptional team management strategy.

Traveled ahead of President to implement logistics during his speaking engagements. Worked with other White House staff, Secret Service, Air Force Staff, and Press to coordinate President's safe travel and speaking engagements.

Founded and managed student organization aimed at providing a space for students to learn about and celebrate African culture. Worked with community organizations such as Alliance for African Assistance to provide mentorship to refugee youth. Started the annual Celebration of African Festival which required securing sponsorship, managing marketing, and event logistics.

Worked with staff to field concerns and inquiries from community members and leaders to identify community needs and bring them to Congresswoman Susan Davis' agenda to address. Attended meetings by community groups to understand their needs and relay support.

Designed and conducted community training workshops on financial literacy, credit and other topics to facilitate wealth building in under-served communities.