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International Rescue CommitteeSenior Officer People Engagement
Apr. 2024New York, United States> Support and enhance employee engagement > Advise employee resource groups and GEDI Communities > Escalate and triage staff concerns related to DEIB
> Provide subject matter expertise in training/learning/development
> Design and deliver DEI and inclusive leadership training materials and presentations
> Execute GEDI assessments of program design and integration
Aplomb Solutions Inc. Author: Master Your Disguise
Aug. 2023New York, United States
Catapult Contributing Author
Feb. 2023📝 Composed personal essay 🎤 Read for bookstore launch event in Los Angeles 💡 Learned the importance of writing my truth and "killing my darlings" though editing ❌
International Rescue CommitteeInclusive Communities Officer
Sep. 2022 - Apr. 2024New York, United StatesLed the integration of GEDI into the Program and Project Design for the Global RAI department, supporting the regional implementation across the US and Europe. I design staff training, program, and project tools and monitor implementation in partnership with HQ functional units. I am known to collaborate with multiple departments to develop theories of change by measuring GEDI implementation for RAI US and RAI Europe. My accomplishments include the following:
• Delivering an Ombuds proposal for the pilot at our Salt Lake City, UT location.
• Co-developing the GEDI Community of practice
• Provide Community talking circle guidelines to support LGBTQ+ youth
• Integrate concepts of GEDI into safety and security training, policy, and procedures • Partner with Regional GEDI program officers to integrate practices into office programs.
Aplomb Solutions Inc. Professional Speaker
Apr. 2022
Aplomb Solutions Inc. President & CEO
Apr. 2022Teaching high-achieving professionals how to put our negative thoughts and narratives to work for us for ✨good✨: 1. Entrepreneur Roadmap Service
2. 1:1 Coaching
3. Group Mastermind 4. LinkedIn Re-Design Service
5. Personal Branding Consultation
DEI & You ConsultingDEI Consultant
Apr. 2022New York, United StatesFacilitate training of trainer sessions to empower leaders in executing their DEIB strategy.
Council of Urban ProfessionalsFellow, Council Of Urban Professionals NYC
Jan. 2022New York, New York, United States
CatchafireVolunteer Copy Writer
Jan. 2022 - Feb. 2022Words Beats & Life
CatchafireVolunteer Fundraiser Letter Writer
Jan. 2022 - Feb. 2022Remote
Cerberus Capital ManagementHR Associate, DEI
Oct. 2021 - Apr. 2022New York, New York, United StatesIn this role, I offered administrative and project support to our HR department as well as our DEI program. I conducted research, and developed, and recommended creative strategies to foster the organization's diversity goals. Additionally, I planned and implemented firm-wide DEI programming, including managing events to advance employee knowledge on DEI topics.
My accomplishments included:
• I launched a thematic engagement calendar for diversity and inclusion and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Harvard UniversityQueer Employee Resource Group | Co Chair
Sep. 2019 - Aug. 2021Cambridge, MassachusettsIn this role, I served on our ERG council and managed university-wide social events for staff identifying as queer and allies. I also coordinated annual meetings with the Dean and organized elections with the group Chair. I represented the Queer ERG at internal and external events, focus groups, and committees.
My accomplishments included:
• I implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure the continued growth of support for LGBTQ+ staff, including managing leadership turnover and creating a leadership successor development program.
Harvard UniversityCoordinator II
Apr. 2017 - Aug. 2021Cambridge, MassachusettsManaged and mentored 19 student interns of diverse backgrounds and assisted in finding resources related to diversity education support. I managed and approved student events and executed expenses and purchases for flagship events, and outlined and implemented administrative systems and procedures for supporting duties. I also prepared and maintained Foundation records and served as principal contact with program constituents, other Universities, and external partners. My accomplishments included:
• I executed office operations migration during COVID-19 to fully remote while maintaining student support procedures.
Healthworks Fitness Centers for WomenGroup Fitness Instructor
Apr. 2016 - Mar. 2020Greater Boston Area
Humanist Community at HarvardInternship
Sep. 2015 - May. 2016Cambridge, MassachusettsAssessing and addressing the organization's goals towards inclusion and equity Developing discussions surrounding diversity and inclusion Creating programs that provide opportunities for reflection and development of social justice, especially racial justice Providing support for staff and members while fostering a climate of investigation and inquiry
Harvard Divinity SchoolLibrarian Assistant
May. 2014 - Sep. 2015Cambridge, Massachusetts
Humanist Community at HarvardIntern
Sep. 2013 - May. 2014
University of VermontResidential life
Aug. 2010 - May. 2013
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