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Support development and lead execution of the Cummins Powers Women global strategy for gender equality, providing project/program management across all drivers: educational attainment, legal rights, personal safety and economic empowerment.Lead and cultivate critical relationships with global leadership teams and external partners.

Led, developed and implemented cross-functional project and initiative driven communications globally for internal and external stakeholders and partners. This involved overseeing and/or advising on projects from inception to completion - ensuring objectives are met while staying within scope, on time and budget.Leveraged diverse cross-functional resources and team experience to develop and implement communications strategies that engaged, informed, inspired and impacted over 70K employees in addition to external global audiences.Identified opportunities to innovate and drive continuous process, programmatic and resource improvements. Adapted strategic approaches, making situational adjustments to account for shifting demands and resources.

Served as lead manager for the Division Services Team and APA Division Account Liaison, responsible for overseeing twenty (20) APA Division partnerships (out of 54 total APA Divisions). This involved implementing practices, establishing and maintaining a program of value-added services, and executing various projects to attract, onboard, manage and support APA Divisions, resulting in expanded functionality and membership.Directed Division Services Office (DSO) communications with internal and external stakeholders, groups and entities to build and cultivate collaborative partnerships to effectively execute APA and DSO strategic plan goals and objectives.

Served as national staff lead for diversity and inclusion efforts per NAIFA’s 2020 strategic plan, aimed at recruiting diverse agents and advisors to the organization and profession, building industry awareness and forming partnerships with diverse organizations to allow the exchange of ideas and best practices. Through the cultivation of these relationships, NAIFA is better able to serve it's members and the industry while furthering its overall mission. A key component of this strategic plan includes management of NAIFA's Diversity Task Force and committees, and directing the development and execution of several diversity and inclusion initiatives, programs, resources and events.

Developed and administered Association Services programs and leadership initiatives aimed to enhance the business and professional skills of over 41,000 insurance and financial advising professionals in the US and its territories. Cultivated relationships between NAIFA's 600+ associations and National Headquarters through the provision of dedicated resources, member benefits, programmatic support, leadership training and professional development. Represented the legislative priorities and interests of NAIFA's membership on Capitol Hill, including healthcare, tax and insurance reform.

Partnered with CEO to acquire programmatic funding, in addition to coordinating The Black Women's Roundtable (BWR), an initiative of the NCBCP. Comprised of a diverse group of Black women civic leaders of international, national, regional and state-based organizations and institutions, the Black Women's Roundtable champions just and equitable public policy on behalf of Black women and girls. The BWR advocates for, and promotes health and wellness, economic security, education and global empowerment as key elements for success.

Managed the daily operation of national corporate employee-sponsored emergency hardship and disaster relief programs, which generated over $250K in annual revenue. Administered a heating/cooling utility assistance program which granted approx. $2.5 million annually to social service agencies within the Southeast and Midwest. Worked with local organization leadership to determine applicant eligibility for grant funding.

Administered all non-competitive grants for Donor-Advised and Endowment Funds. Conducted Due Diligence Research on all grantees to ensure IRS compliance; continuously updated the Foundation’s Approved Organization List. Restructured and re-introduced the Foundation’s Employee Matching Gifts Program. Prepared reports and fielded inquiries for quarterly Governing Board Meetings for consent agenda.

Partnered with Vice President - Client Services and staff to develop and foster donor relationships. Performed and maintained gift, grant and client data entry, information and correspondence.