* Led the transformation of InspireHER CDC from a conference-focused initiative to a multifaceted organization, inspiring women's health, empowerment, social engagement, strength-building, and new directions. * Established diverse support mechanisms for women in seven impactful ways, including scholarship programs, health and wellness initiatives, grace support services, perimenopausal resources, business acumen development, funding opportunities, and a holistic well-being approach.* Recruited and enrolled a dynamic team of eight (8) board members from various industries, strategically contributing to the Board of Directors' diverse expertise.* Managed all aspects of the fundraising process, securing financial resources crucial for organizational growth and impact.* Provided visionary leadership, setting strategic directions and long-term goals in collaboration with the Board of Directors, ensuring effective oversight and alignment with organizational goals.

* Pioneered the development of a dynamic outreach structure, enabling companies to seek guidance on strategic diversity initiatives.* Founded Strategic Diversity, LLC, specializing in guiding organizations to define and achieve their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals within the supply chain.* Conducted comprehensive benchmarking assessments, aligning organizations with industry best practices, formulating tailored short and long-term DEI goals.* Innovated and implemented supporting resources and tools for effective execution of DEI strategies, fostering enterprise-wide awareness and understanding.* Established a robust community engagement framework, facilitating collaboration and shared learning among diverse stakeholders, enhancing inclusivity within the supply chain.

* Initiated and successfully launched a comprehensive supplier diversity program, surpassing the typical 2–3-year industry standard for program establishment.* Achieved outstanding results by doubling diversity spending within the first year with a projected spend outcome that triples baseline year spending while improving operational efficiencies. * Created tracking, reporting tools at the team and business unit level making supplier diversity performance easy to measure. * Guided organizational stakeholders in understanding the significance of supplier diversity, establishing clear goals, and developing a strategic approach for effective implementation.* Collaborated with the learning and leadership team to design and deliver tailored training sessions, ensuring widespread understanding and commitment to supplier diversity principles.* Enrolled and educated personnel on the impact and implementation of supplier diversity practices, facilitating a unified approach across diverse regions.

• Managed the organization’s largest private strategic customer relationship for Supplier Diversity, Environmentally Preferred Purchasing and Sustainability. • Served as a consultant for supplier diversity and Environmentally Preferred Purchasing RFP customer solutions.• Collaborated with Hospital Sales Executives to create strategies for diversity product sales growth.• Tracked, measured, and communicated Supplier Diversity and EPP program effectiveness.• Provided quarterly business reviews for business units across the customer’s national geographic footprint.• Created and implements collaborative training and development programs for diverse suppliers.• Engaged Cardinal Health sourcing leaders, customer stakeholders, Group Purchasing Organization and executive leaders regarding diverse supplier strategies and spend opportunities.• Developed and executed supplier development initiatives to build supply chain strength and community development.• Identified opportunities to impact customer environmental sustainability goals including products or services offered by diverse and non-diverse suppliers. • Cultivated external relationships with advocacy organizations.• Served as the primary point of contact for diverse supplier inquiries.

* Managed Henry Ford Health System’s Supplier Diversity program consisting of over 400 Tier 1 women and minority suppliers with a four-year spend total of over $256M.• Developed program content and training for external and internal business Supplier Diversity programs.• Implemented Transparent Sourcing Policy with supplier diversity inclusion requirements. • Engaged Value Analysis Teams to identify women, minority, and locally owned suppliers for direct and second tier sourcing events.• Developed metrics and reports that measured staff compliance with the sourcing policy, identified gaps and opportunities.• Developed and implemented Supplier Diversity and local economic development RFP language and scoring process for Henry Ford Health System.• Supplier Diversity subject matter expert for RFP response reviews and scoring.• Tracked, measured, and communicated Supplier Diversity program effectiveness.• Engaged senior executive and Supply Chain leadership to develop and implement supplier diversity program awareness and supplier development programs. • Strategic partner for the Henry Ford Office of System Diversity & Inclusion, Henry Ford Health System’s System Senior Executive Diversity Council, Henry Ford Health Diversity Committee and Employee Resource Groups. • Board of Directors Member of the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council.• Corporate Development Committee Member – Great Lakes Women’s Business Council.• Detroit2Detroit Buyers Council Member.• Mentor and Chairperson of Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s supplier development and networking mentoring groups.• Support the operations of Vendor Compliance Program including diverse supplier compliance with established policies, vendor trainings, and vendor compliance issues.

• Managed the daily operations of the Supplier Diversity and Vendor Compliance Program.• Oversight of Vendor Compliance Specialist providing coaching on vendor policies and compliance issues.• Trainer for external and internal business programs including Supplier Diversity and Vendor Compliance.• Developed and implemented Vendor Compliance & Procedures for managing over 8,000 vendor representatives.• Investigated Vendor Compliance Policy complaints and provided infraction recommendations.• Developed and managed the technology used to manage Henry Ford’s Vendor Compliance program.• Developed multimedia training materials for Henry Ford staff and vendor representative training sessions.• Provided leadership for woman, minority and Detroit Based business advocacy organizations.• Mentor and Chairperson of Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council’s supplier development and networking mentoring groups.• Served as the point of contact for women, minority, and locally owned opportunities.• Tracked, measured, and communicated Vendor Compliance & Supplier Diversity program effectiveness.