• Oversee Client Executive and Sr Manager staffing needs, compensation, employee engagement, resource strategies, and employee relations through deployment of strategic initiatives benefiting both the organization and people• Advise senior leaders through a strong business mindset and an understanding of business needs on compliance and HR best practices • Increase diversity recruitment efforts through talent management, workforce development, and intentional engagement to meet IBM’s goal of being a leader in DIB efforts• Provide extensive client support while resolving complex and sensitive personnel issues, consistently recognized for superior performance in client support and diversity outreach • Co-led IBM national step-by-step hiring guide and process for managers with great attention to detail from approvals to offer through executive partnerships• Foster leadership for today and the future as president of IBM Bay Area Black Employee Resource Group

• Served the IBM San Jose Research line and up line managers in HR capacity while leading annual internship programs and events resulting in an instrumental role in leading hiring and recruiting efforts to facilitate key diversity outreach and hiring initiatives• Directed line and up line management programs in workforce development, diversity talent management, succession planning, performance management, and organizational planning• Led Global Research 12 IBM Research Labs culminating in the Research University and Professor relationship strategy and the creation of the Technical Diversity Management position• Created and managed the annual Executive Lunch for female executive and non-executive leadership in Silicon Valley forging strategic partnerships with present and future leaders• Guided multiple research transformations and technology directions through one of the most ambitions periods of market and technology evolution• Served as President of IBM Silicon Valley Black Employee Resource Group cultivating a strong network of diverse talent and leadership