Zach Thomas Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Co-founder of A to Z Consulting, LLC. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist and consultant. Well versed in assessment, research, and inclusive leadership practices to create a sense of belonging in organizations and universities

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

- Creating the strategic multi-year plan that embeds DEI into all areas of the business and work environment.- Conducted 11 focus groups with staff to assist in the creation of the DEI strategic plan. - Assessment of current corporate DEI awareness and needs via personal outreach to all levels of personnel/engage in conversations to assess- Builds relationships with senior and departmental leaders to ensure DEI initiatives align with business goals. - Partners with senior… Show more - Creating the strategic multi-year plan that embeds DEI into all areas of the business and work environment.- Conducted 11 focus groups with staff to assist in the creation of the DEI strategic plan. - Assessment of current corporate DEI awareness and needs via personal outreach to all levels of personnel/engage in conversations to assess- Builds relationships with senior and departmental leaders to ensure DEI initiatives align with business goals. - Partners with senior leaders and HR to design organization-wide diversity and inclusion goals.- Serves as the primary subject matter expert for diversity, equity, and inclusion practices around training and development, human capital concerns, and product integration.- Promotes organization-wide awareness of DEI through the celebration of heritage month events, inclusive conversations about diverse topics, and trainings for staff - Created a new DEI council and established employee resource groups (ERGs) that was present before the acquisition. - Establishes metrics and audit processes to monitor and report on diversity and inclusion progress to leadership. - Develops new internal and external communications to highlight achievements and strengthen employer brand. - Partners with HR to embed DEI best practices into all recruitment, retention, and development strategies- Implements and develops all diversity, equity, and inclusion trainings for the organization. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

-Build trust-based relationships with line and functional leaders to ensure Diversity & Inclusion initiatives align with business goals - Mange the design, development and implementation of enterprise-level program/initiatives- Provide oversight of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure their activities support AIR business strategy.- Promote Diversity & Inclusion events and initiatives- Represent AIR and the Chief Diversity Officer through participation in internal and… Show more -Build trust-based relationships with line and functional leaders to ensure Diversity & Inclusion initiatives align with business goals - Mange the design, development and implementation of enterprise-level program/initiatives- Provide oversight of the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure their activities support AIR business strategy.- Promote Diversity & Inclusion events and initiatives- Represent AIR and the Chief Diversity Officer through participation in internal and external events- Facilitate on-site meetings and training- Coordinate Affirmative Action Plan- monitor and support compliance- Promote AIR’s Diversity & Inclusion Employment Brand, develop appropriate resources and periodically represent AIR at external events related to Diversity & Inclusion- Expand AIR’s digital footprint to include social networks- Track and report enterprise and program level metrics Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Provide leadership for Student Life and the University community in diversity education initiatives, including but not limited to the development of training workshops, coordinating programs to heighten cultural awareness, leading forums, and the development of a peer mentoring program (L.E.A.D. Program) focused on leadership development. - Serve as a resource and advisor for historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to African American, Hispanic/Latino American… Show more - Provide leadership for Student Life and the University community in diversity education initiatives, including but not limited to the development of training workshops, coordinating programs to heighten cultural awareness, leading forums, and the development of a peer mentoring program (L.E.A.D. Program) focused on leadership development. - Serve as a resource and advisor for historically underrepresented groups, including but not limited to African American, Hispanic/Latino American, Asian American, Native American, international students, and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender students regarding issues of transition, and academic, social, cultural and personal matters. - Supervise an Assistant Director of Diversity & Inclusion. - Serve as a chair or co-chair of the University’s Council for Ideal Communities (AKA Diversity Council). - Serve as the primary resource for other college departments and units on diversity related issues, including helping them with developing and implementing their diversity initiatives. - Assist with the recruitment and retention efforts of the Enrollment Management team, particularly as they pertain to historically underrepresented groups. - Coordinate & collaborate with key student organizations to develop or implement periodic cultural events on campus such as National Hispanic Heritage Month, International/Diversity Week, Black History Month, Yom Kippur, Ramadan, etc.- Present classroom talks and/or facilitate student dialogues regarding diversity, inclusion and cultural competence- Coordinate & track student participation in affinity groups such as the C-100, LEAD Peer Mentoring Program and Women’s Intercultural Exchange mentoring program- Collect data, including grades, for student participation in key retention initiatives- Maintain the social media efforts such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Portal and Webpage for the Office of Diversity & Inclusion- Complete an annual electronic newsletter for the department Show less

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Assist in the administration and coordination of a comprehensive Greek Life program - Assists in the coordination of the Greek Speakers’ Series, Greek Week, recruitment, expansion/extension- Advise two student governing councils (IFC, and PHC) and one NPHC sorority- Coordinate a comprehensive Greek Leaders and risk management program- Assist in the supervision of the supplemental Greek organizations (Order of Omega)- Assist in several university wide committees-… Show more - Assist in the administration and coordination of a comprehensive Greek Life program - Assists in the coordination of the Greek Speakers’ Series, Greek Week, recruitment, expansion/extension- Advise two student governing councils (IFC, and PHC) and one NPHC sorority- Coordinate a comprehensive Greek Leaders and risk management program- Assist in the supervision of the supplemental Greek organizations (Order of Omega)- Assist in several university wide committees- Oversee and coordinate a comprehensive Leadership program- Advise, train, recruit, and select students to be Queens Orientation Leaders- Coordinate major Student Life programs/events- Advise the Campus Union Board with major programs/events for the student body Show less

Elon, Nc

- Assist in the administration and coordination of a comprehensive Greek Life program- Administers the Greek housing program in the Loy Center and Residence Life housing suites - Assists in the coordination of the Greek Speakers’ Series, Greek Week, recruitment, expansion/extension- Assists in the coordination of the summer North Carolina Teachers Academy- Oversee the judicial boards for each council (National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic… Show more - Assist in the administration and coordination of a comprehensive Greek Life program- Administers the Greek housing program in the Loy Center and Residence Life housing suites - Assists in the coordination of the Greek Speakers’ Series, Greek Week, recruitment, expansion/extension- Assists in the coordination of the summer North Carolina Teachers Academy- Oversee the judicial boards for each council (National Pan-Hellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council)- Shares responsibilities as emergency on-call staff during the school year- Recruit, train, supervise and evaluate of the student house manager staff- Advise three student governing councils (IFC, PHC, and NPHC)- Manage and operate a fiscal budget of $80,000- Coordinate a comprehensive Greek Leaders and risk management program- Assist in the supervision of the supplemental Greek organizations (Rho Lambda, Order of Omega, Gamma Sigma Alpha, etc.)- Teach and Advise Elon 101 students (First year introductory course taken by freshman)- Assist in several university wide committees- Trained as a DEEP Impact facilitator (Diversity) Show less

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Albany, Georgia Area

Masters, College Student Personnel

Bachelors, Recreation Administration

Activities and Societies: Afro-American Student Organization, University Activities Council, Southern Style, Admission Student Worker.