► People-centric, future-ready Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) leader with experience managing and directing projects with a focus on diversity program implementation and business management. ► Leverages DEI knowledge to drive delivery and execution of organizations’ DEI initiatives including training, strategy, and conflict resolution. ► Ability to direct program design, branding/communication efforts, diversity engagement events and projects, and serve as liaison for diversity committees, human resources, and affinity groups while ensuring affinity groups are properly supported. ► Collaborates and communicates effectively with all stakeholders. ► Proven leader, communicator and motivator with a highly successful track record of providing an excellent customer and employee experience. I have used my own critical and analytical skills to develop talented employees that are capable of being successful in both independent and group environments. ► Throughout my various endeavors, I have learned to establish strong and lasting relationships with people by taking the time to understand their needs and find new and creative ways to enhance the experiences they have with the businesses that I represent.► Focused on building mutually beneficial business partnerships, leading teams, and delivering strategies to promote accountability and awareness around diversity and inclusion, drive employee engagement, and lead organizational change.► Poised to provide leadership and oversight for community-based DEI outreach allowing for advocacy and representation for creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued in the community.