Roxie J. Patton Email & Phone Number

Mullica Hill, New Jersey, United States

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Roxie is a global speaker, consultant, and coach who delivers high impact sessions, workshops, resources and strategies that allow leaders to unlock the potential of their teams through an inclusive excellence framework. Driven to create the workplace of the future she incorporates research, applied theatre, conflict management, and restorative justice into her practices to empower organizations and leaders to thrive.Roxie’s speaking and workshop topics include but are not limited to:-Unlocking the Power of Feedback Through Inclusive Leadership-Growing with the Times: Intergenerational Workplaces-The Neuroscience of Fear & Bias: Tactics to Stay Present in Difficult Conversations-Life at the Intersections: Exploring Supports for the Multiply Marginalized-Psychological Safety: The Key to Organizational Growth-Universal Design: How Designing For the Most Marginalized Improves the WorkplaceAs the Founder & Principal Consultant at RJ Consulting & Coaching, Roxie also leads a practice that has helped non-profits, Fortune 500s, and educational organizations operationalize their DEIB efforts, drive retention of a diverse workforce, create roadmaps to the workplace of the future, and create psychologically safe workplaces where every team member can thrive authentically. Through a variety of services including: development of data collection tools and reports, learning and development, strategic road mapping, leadership coaching, and hands on workshops RJ Consulting & Coaching transforms workplaces every day.

Burlington, New Jersey, United States

Co-led a company culture transformation that achieved an 80% favorable employee feedback score regarding inclusion and psychological safety.Established partnership and sponsorship of New Jersey Pride Festival heightening brand visibility. Amplified community engagement, reaching 30,000 community members, supported by 100+ volunteers. Collaborated with HR to enhance onboarding processes, extending support through a 90-day period with regular DEI touch points increasing employee retention.Conducted targeted consultations and coaching sessions with leaders, directly contributing to improved employee retention and engagement by nurturing inclusive team dynamics.

Glassboro, New Jersey

Oversaw $1.3M budget leading 34-person team driving efforts to support faculty and student recruitment, retention, overall engagement, and campus-wide success.Co-created and facilitated University’s first-ever 7-module DEI certificate program, resulting in $50k in new annual revenue.Spearheaded collaboration of a task force to redefine post-pandemic workplace equity culminating in new wellness programs, remote work policies, and 10 critical organizational policy revisions.Directed a cross-functional cultural assessment for 1,700 participants; crafted a 5-year strategic plan, enhanced peer mentoring—quadrupling engagement, and pioneered the development of a restorative justice program.Revitalized communication and social media strategies to encompass DEI principles, recognize diverse holidays and address organizational incidents and response, skyrocketing social media following by 500% over 3 years.Instrumental in launching New Jersey’s premier Neurodiversity Center by collaboratively shaping white paper, curriculum and pioneering Inclusive Pedagogy and Practice and Creating Neuroinclusive Workplaces Certificates.Designed a cross-functional DEI metrics dashboard setting SMART goals with 36 departments with a 96% achievement rate over 2 years.

Williamsburg, Va

Directed Center’s 24 staff members and led DEI learning strategy for 8000 adult learners. Pioneered an allyship certification program, crafting and delivering a comprehensive curriculum to over 2000 adult learners annually. Orchestrated the inception and growth of underrepresented student graduate ceremonies, elevating funds by $13k and boosting participation by 400% over two years. Led a presidential task force in transforming campus culture, influencing policy reform and program development that elevated the university to a top 25 ranking for LGBTQ students. Engineered and launched statewide inaugural Disability Empowerment Summit, securing 8 workshops and 200 attendees.

Gainesville, Florida, United States

Managed $37,000 budget, directed Center’s 32 team members and served on the leadership team for Multicultural and Diversity Affairs.Created and facilitated Safe Zone training program for more than 1,000 employees.Developed and delivered health disparity training modules for Shands Hospital employees and served as policy & protocol advisor for Shands Hospital.

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Orchestrated a semiannual statewide symposium, attracting 200+ attendees, steering the call for proposals, selecting impactful workshops, and managing comprehensive event logistics and communications. Developed and delivered an 11-module DEI certification program to over 700 adult learners, subsequently initiating a train-the-trainer program to amplify organizational impact.

Bachelor Of Arts, Theatre And Dance

Activities and Societies: The Body Beautiful Project, New York Times Discussion Group, Swing Dance Club, and the Gay-Straight.

M.A., Student Affairs In Higher Education

Activities and Societies: Student Affairs Graduate AssociationThesis: The College Experiences of Transgender Students: Creating.