As the Global DE&I Communications & Employee Engagement Lead at Takeda, I have driven significant progress in aligning DE&I goals with Takeda's leadership behaviors and enhancing DE&I communications and strategy.Key achievements include:Strategic Use of Technology:• Implemented advanced SharePoint technologies for the Global DE&I Intranet, increasing employee engagement and visibility with over 25,000 page views and a total of 381,030 lifetime views for all DE&I sites.• Boosted Global DE&I Month page views by 42% in 2023.• Reduced video editing costs by 62.5% through vendor collaboration.Inspiring Inclusion:• Led DE&I communications campaigns fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging.• Developed a DE&I branding icon, chosen by 900 employees.• Engaged at least 20% of the workforce in activities like Pride Month, Global DE&I Month, International Women’s Day, and the Global DE&I Awards.• Earned recognition from groups like Diversity Global, Equileap, and Top Employer.Delivering Priorities:• Communicated DE&I priorities and initiatives through a comprehensive plan involving regular updates, articles, media, and targeted campaigns.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align DE&I communications with broader organizational goals, achieving gender parity.Elevating Capabilities:• Created the Takeda Resource Group (TRG) Virtual Expo, increasing TRG awareness and saving over $75,000.• Streamlined the Global DE&I Awards nomination process, receiving over 500 nominations in 2023.• Collaborated with DD&T to develop AI solutions for submission processes, enhancing efficiency.• Informed organizational training initiatives, collaborating with Learning & Development, Ethics & Compliance, and Global Security teams to deliver workshops.

I led the integration of Global DE&I messaging and strategy across Takeda. My primary focus is assessing and enhancing DE&I communication, strategy, and collaboration to institutionalize our Global DE&I Ambition. Collaborating with the Head of Global DE&I and embedded DE&I Leads, I developed standardized communication guidelines, aligning DE&I messaging across various departments, including R&D, External Branding, and Talent Acquisition.Key Achievements:Developed a DE&I annual activity roadmap and communications plan, aligning key events like Global DE&I Month, Global DE&I Awards, and International Women’s Day with Takeda's organizational goals.Redesigned the Global DE&I SharePoint site to centralize resources, events, and communication tools, scheduled to launch in April 2023.Led the communication strategy for the Japan Senior Leaders Meeting, resulting in high engagement and accessibility through multi-language support.Spearheaded the Global DE&I Awards communication strategy, introducing new categories and multi-language nominations, significantly increasing participation and engagement. Advised on communication strategies for major initiatives, including the International Women’s Day event, resulting in substantial internal and external engagement.I am passionate about embedding DE&I across all levels of the organization, driving initiatives that foster a culture of belonging, and amplifying Takeda's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Inaugural hire to lead Global DE&I Communications. As Global Communications Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), I worked cross functionally to deliver on key priorities central to Takeda’s Global DE&I Ambition and our four commitments of inclusive patient experiences, inclusive work environments, workforce diversity, and sustainable societal impact. I developed our cohesive global DE&I strategy and messaging framework and work every day to further our strategy for both internal and external audiences, including improvements to our technology, processes, and collaborative relationships. Some key accomplishments include centralizing our DE&I efforts on our global intranet, launching DE&I month, as well as a DE&I awards program.Our strategy is driven by data and insights, and we’ve made impactful, meaningful change while also optimizing our workflows, reducing time and cost. Our global DE&I efforts have improved our workplace culture, as demonstrated by increased satisfaction scores in our employee experience survey.

At Elevate Impact, we leverage data-driven insights to deliver strategic solutions for healthcare Human Resources (HR), focusing on employee learning and development. We facilitate partnerships among internal and external stakeholders to drive health equity outcomes, addressing disparities in healthcare access and quality. Our executive education programs in HR, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I), and Health Equity unite healthcare leaders from higher education, the public sector, and private industry, empowering them to create lasting change in their organizations while expanding their professional networks. Join us in elevating impact at your organization through data-driven insights, collaboration, and a commitment to your ongoing learning journey.

At IBIS, a global leader in DE&I consulting and training services, I played a pivotal role in leading workshops designed to foster an inclusive culture within the organization and among its global client base. My work focused on driving team development and cohesion within IBIS, while also delivering impactful training sessions for external clients worldwide.Key Responsibilities:Internal Team Development: Led DE&I workshops aimed at fostering an inclusive culture within IBIS, supporting the organization's team development and cohesion goals.Global Client Facilitation: Facilitated workshops for IBIS’ diverse global clients, addressing critical areas such as Organizational Assessments, Diversity and Inclusion, Cross-Cultural Training, Strategic Planning, and Unconscious Bias Training.Expertise Leveraging: Utilized my expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion to drive meaningful change, promoting DE&I principles both within IBIS and across various organizations worldwide.Strategic Impact: Contributed to the strategic planning of DE&I initiatives, ensuring that both internal and external programs aligned with best practices and the specific needs of each client.

As an independent contractor with serving as a principal consultant in organizational development, I was entrusted with collaborating with leadership teams to design and implement curriculum and strategies to enhance talent development and align organizational practices with business goals. My focus included the integration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) practices and the development of comprehensive learning and development initiatives.Key Responsibilities:Curriculum Design: Worked closely with senior leadership to develop curricula that improve talent strategies, systems, and practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, including DE&I and learning & development directives.Strategic Consulting: Provided strategic guidance and consultation to various clients across multiple industries, focusing on enhancing their talent management and organizational development initiatives.Client Engagement: Successfully delivered tailored solutions to a diverse portfolio of clients, including IBIS Consulting Group (Full-Service DE&I Consulting Firm), Salsify Inc. (Technology Industry), EngageSmart (Technology Industry), Instrumentation Laboratory, a Werfen Company (Biopharmaceutical Industry), Partners in Health (Healthcare Industry), and Building for Mission (Full-Service DE&I Firm).Impactful Outcomes: Leveraged my expertise to drive meaningful change within client organizations, ensuring that talent strategies were not only effective but also aligned with broader DE&I and organizational development goals.

At Edgework Consulting, a leader in organizational and leadership development, I served as a senior facilitator. My key responsibility was serving as a facilitator for the MIT Sloan School of Management Core Teams Launch program, focusing on developing cohesive, high-performing teams. In this role, I applied my expertise in fostering collaborative environments and enhancing team dynamics, contributing significantly to the growth and success of the organizations we served.

As the Senior Manager of Player Programs, I served as the principal advisor to senior leadership at the Office of the Commissioner and the heads of HR at the 30 Major League teams. My role involved creating, launching, and managing initiatives for MLB’s Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse (DV/SA/CA) policies, providing education, support, and incident response for players and staff. I also managed internal and external communications and served as the confidential point of contact for those needing guidance on the Policy.Key Accomplishments:DV/SA/CA Policy Programming:Developed a three-pronged approach to institutionalize training and support for DV/SA/CA annual education requirements, including a vetted database of third-party vendors, a train-the-trainer model, and bilingual online training modules.Synthesized research and stakeholder feedback to enhance educational efforts, process improvements, and service access, expanding the program’s reach and effectiveness.Launched two resource portals for HR personnel and employees, receiving over 2,000 monthly views, enhancing access to critical resources and information.Career Transitioning Support:Launched a career transition program for players, offering access to educational opportunities and professional development workshops during and after their playing careers.Partnered with Northeastern University, leading to 100 enrollments in three years and ongoing participation in educational programs across the U.S. and internationally.Collaborated with MLB sponsors and HR teams to support a workforce pipeline for players, resulting in several job placements.Developed a centralized website for the career transition program, providing a resource library and information on employment opportunities.Influenced changes to the Continuing Education Program to include trade schools and certificate programs, broadening the scope of available educational pathways for players.

Player Programs Manager, Major League BaseballIn this role, I collaborated with Major and Minor League Clubs to build support for initiatives aimed at preventing domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault. I was responsible for increasing awareness of these critical issues within the MLB community and encouraging ongoing outreach and public service efforts.Key Responsibilities:Prevention and Awareness: Engaged with Major and Minor League Clubs to gain buy-in and support for ongoing prevention efforts, working on-site and remotely to build awareness around domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.Community Engagement: Encouraged MLB employees and entities to participate in outreach programs and public service initiatives focused on preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.Resource Provision: Served as a key resource within the MLB community, offering guidance on appropriate training, education, and incident response practices related to domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault.Educational Programming: Supported the development and delivery of educational and training programs for players, including presentations at significant MLB events such as the Winter Meetings, Industry Meetings, and the Rookie Career Development Program.Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Worked closely with MLB's Labor Relations and Public Relations Departments to formulate responses to issues related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse as they arose.Incident Response: Partnered with the Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Child Abuse Prevention and Response Team to advise on best practices for incident response, ensuring that all actions aligned with MLB's policies and values.

As a Facility Supervisor at Northeastern University’s Marino Campus Recreation Center, I oversaw the daily operations of an 81,000 square-foot fitness facility, serving over 3,000 patrons. My responsibilities included training and managing part-time and work-study staff, processing membership applications, handling incident reports, and managing financial transactions.

At Northeastern University’s Center for the Study of Sport in Society (CSSS), I was integral to the organization’s mission of using sport as a platform for social justice. I joined a newly established training team focused on engaging community organizations and expanding the Center's impact through new business development. In my role, I served as a lead facilitator and moderator for key programs, supervised interns, and supported community outreach and annual programming.Key Responsibilities:Training and Facilitation: Designed, organized, and facilitated training sessions on gender-based violence prevention and diversity & inclusion, tailored to various audiences, including students, educators, athletes, and professional sports organizations.Community Engagement: Organized and moderated monthly professional development workshops for nonprofits in sport-based youth development, focusing on capacity-building.Event Coordination: Coordinated with stakeholders to organize significant annual events, including a national double-dutch league and tournament aimed at promoting leadership and empowerment among youth.

In my role at Northeastern University's Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity, I managed routine correspondence, organized office files, and maintained databases. I also assisted with special projects and coordinated staff calendars. Additionally, I monitored diversity-related expenses, processed invoices and reimbursements, and supported campus-wide diversity initiatives, including Unite and Safe Zone.

Developed sports and play-based programming for over 350 K-5 students daily. Collaborated with teachers to create a youth leadership program, leading and organizing training sessions. Managed a community-building after-school program focused on homework support and physical activity. Organized and maintained paperwork, including schedules on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.