My professional background encompasses expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) alongside extensive experience in marketing, strategy, consulting, research, and leadership development. Over the course of my career, I have always focused on creating business impact through a cultural lens.I bring a diverse skill set to the table through my various specialties:• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Multicultural Marketing• Strategy Development• Marketing Research & Insights• Global Business Expansion• Supplier Diversity • Community Outreach and Volunteerism• Coaching, Consulting, and Training• Thought Leadership and StorytellingI have authored several reports and articles, and I frequently participate as a speaker at conferences to demonstrate thought leadership on topics such as inclusion & belonging, diversity marketing, and community engagement. My external involvement extends to active participation on several boards and committees. Currently, I serve in the following capacities: Member of the Leadership Team for 50/50 Women on Boards ChicagoMember of the DEIA Taskforce for the Executives’ Club of Chicago• Board Member and VP Programs for Ascend MidwestIndependent Director, Advisory Board for P&L Holding Company (Diversity MBA)DEI Committee Member and former Board Member of the Naperville Area Chamber of CommerceMy educational qualifications include a Certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from USF's Muma College of Business, an M.B.A. in Marketing/Strategic Planning from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania, and a B.A. in Computer Science/Math from The University of Rochester. I am also a Master Certified Professional Coach, Qualified Administrator for the Intercultural Development Inventory, and Certified Myers-Briggs (MBTI) Practitioner.Recently, I was honored as one of the Top 25 Outstanding Leadership & Diversity Impact Award Winners by Diversity MBA.