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U.S. Department of StateSenior Advisor for Inclusive Leadership and Employee Engagement
Jan. 2024Washington DC-Baltimore AreaServes as a Senior Advisor for the Bureau of Administration. ⮚ Develops strategic approaches that cut across management principles and systemically integrates inclusive leadership and employee engagement practices into daily routines, while championing work culture changes supporting this outcome. ⮚ Improves leadership and management practices through training, coaching, and goal-setting, and establishes multi-method communication with bureau employees at all levels to improve engagement, problem-solving, and inclusion.
⮚ Increases equity and accessibility across the Bureau by engaging with leadership, managers, supervisors and employees in ways that increase inclusive practices, encourage engagement, and builds psychological safety and trust within teams.
⮚ Takes a data-centered approach to assessing diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility and translates this analysis into actionable solutions implementable by leadership and employees to improve engagement, productivity, and workplace belonging.
Increasing ConsciousnessFounder and CEO
Jul. 2023Washington DC-Baltimore AreaAang is the visionary Founder and CEO of Increasing Consciousness, a pioneering organization dedicated to transforming leadership through the lenses of consciousness, reflexivity, and equity. With a profound commitment to awakening leaders to the interconnectedness of human experiences, Aang empowers organizations and individuals to cultivate equitable and compassionate environments that drive true change. At Increasing Consciousness, our mission is to transform leadership through a holistic and integrated approach that goes beyond mere knowledge. We equip leaders with the practical skills and courage needed to engage in uncomfortable conversations, model inclusivity, and navigate the complexities of leadership with confidence and ease. Our work emphasizes anti-oppressive practices, centering on both leaders and the people they influence, to foster environments where everyone can thrive. We believe that true leadership is about more than just strategy; it’s about cultivating a mindset that prioritizes equity, reflexivity, and interconnectedness. Through our programs, we empower leaders to embrace their authentic selves, improve their quality of life and relationships, and become fierce allies who drive systemic change. Our approach integrates consciousness, presence, and practical application, guiding leaders to embody the values they wish to see in the world and inspiring others to do the same.
US ArmyUSAREUR-AF SHARP Program Manager
Apr. 2022 - Dec. 2023Poznań, Wielkopolskie, PolandProvided leadership, guidance, oversight, and structure for the Sexual Harassment, Assault, Response and Prevention program, projects and initiatives, and teams across Europe and Africa. ⮚ Coached leadership in all areas of violence prevention and response and provide mentorship and development to teams across the area of responsibility.
⮚ Coordinated and Facilitated On-site Installation Evaluation for several sites across Germany.
⮚ Facilitated stakeholder review and feedback for new regulatory guidance across Europe and Africa.
⮚ Successfully facilitated the request for 36 additional authorized positions across Europe and Africa.
⮚ Provided leadership insight as the subject matter expert on the planning and implementation of the new integrated primary prevention workforce for Europe and Africa.
U.S. Coast GuardDiversity and Inclusion Manager - ERGs
Mar. 2021 - Apr. 2022Washington, DC⮚ Advised the Leadership Development Framework working group from a diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging standpoint to ensure inclusive concepts were integrated into leadership competencies. ⮚ Collaborated with the mentoring program development team to ensure that the program was inclusive of and accessible to all persons regardless of any specific dimension of their being. ⮚ Facilitates executive level meetings and discussions to ensure the organization can co-create effective strategies with underrepresented minorities that will enhance diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
⮚ Provides leadership and vision on D&I matters, supports and develops each program, and interfaces with community and professional organizations in order to promote the successful operation of each.
⮚ Designs, develops, manages, and supports Employee Resource Group program and initiatives to provide a strategic approach in cultivating and supporting an inclusive atmosphere that harnesses the diversity of all voices within the organization.
⮚ Collaborates with Affinity Groups to leverage human potential and increase representation of underrepresented minorities across the organization by addressing executive level concerns related to equity and inclusion of all members. ⮚ Introduces innovation, adopts methodology, institutes process improvements, and uses creative problem-solving techniques to enhance the effectiveness of strategic outreach strategies. ⮚ Advocates and coordinates with minority groups to promote unique goals of each program’s mission.
Army National GuardCommander
Apr. 2018 - Oct. 2020Washington DC-Baltimore Area⮚ Effectively used available resources, planning the employment of organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for the accomplishment of assigned national and international missions.
⮚ Responsible for health, welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned medical personnel for the District of Columbia National Guard. ⮚ Maintain credentials for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills (ASIST). ⮚ Plan, operate, and supervise both international and national training missions supporting diverse parties to include Indian Health Services, Jamaican Defense Ministry and various African countries. ⮚ Responsible for establishing a command climate for the command, preparing the unit for operations, directing them during operations, and continually assessing subordinates.
⮚ Retained comprehensive responsibility for the conduct, efficiency, effectiveness, and health and welfare of all the forces entrusted to the unit. ⮚ Managed and supervised Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, to include Special Emphasis Programs, for the entire unit. ⮚ Conducted planning meetings with staff to consolidate, integrate, and coordinate efforts to enhance service delivery to customers. ⮚ Trained in healthcare planning and policy, health systems management, emergency management and disaster preparedness. ⮚ Basic Officer Leadership Course 1, FT Lewis, WA - Assessed as an overall "Excellent" in both the Garrison and Field environments.
U.S. Coast GuardSexual Assault Response Coordinator
Oct. 2016 - Mar. 2021National Capital Region, Washington, DC⮚ Championed primary prevention initiatives across the National Capital Region, West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland and expertly managed the regional implementation of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program.
⮚ Responsible for the Coast Guard’s first Anti-Harassment and Anti-Bullying campaign that included a host of events. ⮚ Planned and implemented a Primary Prevention Summit for General Officers and Senior Executives across the National Capital Region as a prevention initiative to address the root causes of social inequities and prevent all forms of violence. ⮚ Collaborated with the Diversity Office to plan, coordinate, and host the first ever USCG “Inclusion Café” as a primary prevention initiative. ⮚ Coordinated and hosted a “Dare to Lead” workshop designed to engage leaders in real conversations about being brave and building courageous cultures.
⮚ Presented at Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium on behalf of program. ⮚ Initiated and facilitated Coast Guard wide collaborations between the Diversity, Civil Rights/EEO, Family Advocacy, SAPR, Workplace Violence, Suicide Prevention and various councils as a primary prevention initiative to create a more inclusive culture that addresses all forms of interpersonal violence prevention. ⮚ Supervise and train victim advocates in the performance of their duties. ⮚ Continuously partner with the Civil Rights Directorate to promote Diversity and Inclusion by championing and hosting special emphasis group programs and outreach. ⮚ Research and design a variety of written materials related to administrative or program work, such as correspondence, white papers, assessments, evaluations, and other documents relevant to program activities.
⮚ Perform crisis intervention in the immediate aftermath of sexual assault to provide emotional support and guidance and provide case management for sexual assault cases to support victims through medical and investigative procedures
US NavyNational Capital Region SARC
Sep. 2015 - Oct. 2016Washington Navy Yard⮚ Designated program manager of Navy sexual assault victim support services across the National Capital Region, managing all aspects of sexual assault prevention, response, training and advocacy.
⮚ Identified individual and community risk and protective factors, researched, analyzed, and interpreted regulations in order to determine the best primary prevention approaches for various organizations across the NCR. ⮚ Oversaw local implementation and execution of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program and ensured comprehensive victim services were provided through a coordinated community response. ⮚ Served as the co-chair of the Sexual Assault Case Management Group (SACMG) for six installations across the National Capital Region. ⮚ Coordinated and conducted Initial Victim Advocate trainings, Advocate Refresher trainings and standardized SAPR trainings. ⮚ Conducted policy analysis and researched various social science topics as they related to domestic and sexual violence, workplace violence, sexual harassment and equal opportunity policy and program management.
Vermont National GuardSexual Assault Response Coordinator
Mar. 2011 - Apr. 2015⮚ Spearheaded program development and increased organizational compliance from 70% to 97%, while also implementing several primary prevention initiatives. ⮚ Influenced cultural change as the primary advisor to the State Adjutant General, Wing/Brigade level SARCs, and victim advocates and as the subject matter expert for violence prevention education and training for service members. ⮚ Advised the Cultural Transformation Task Force in which the mission is to “increase the operational effectiveness of the Vermont National Guard by cultivating and committing to an organizational climate of equality and professional respect”.
⮚ Provided consultation to the Senior Leadership, Diversity Coordinator, and first line supervisors on change initiatives from a social justice and human rights perspective.
⮚ Partner with State Equal Employment Manager and Diversity Coordinator to co-facilitate diversity enlightenment series in which we engage service members to discuss diversity, inclusion and social justice concerns within our organization.
⮚ Pioneered special studies and staff reports to meet program requirements, within available resources, and with minimum sacrifice of quality or quantity of work.
⮚ Steered monthly meetings that evaluated program effectiveness, proposed program initiatives and recommendations to leadership, and provided technical, directional and administrative support to program personnel. ⮚ Conducted data and trends analysis related to violence prevention, planned and facilitated forums on the representation of the diversity of women in leadership positions, and planned and coordinated events for other under-represented populations within the organization. ⮚ Established internal and external partnerships with other government agencies and nonprofits as appropriate to coordinate the organization’s efforts with public and community entities.
Pride Center of VermontAnti-Violence Advocate
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2012Burlington, Vermont Area⮚ Designed and facilitated military lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) trainings and support groups promoting social change to end sexual, physical, and emotional violence in the lives of LGBTQ identified individuals.
⮚ Organized and held a transgender day of remembrance to promote awareness of the social injustice that people who identify as transgender face. ⮚ Pioneered LGBTQ advocacy services for individuals who were incarcerated and experienced violence by working with state advocacy organizations and coordinating with various correctional facilities. ⮚ Drafted a manual for culturally competent and gender neutral advocacy that consciously resists pervasive attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate inequity. ⮚ Collaborated with staff to develop trainings around an appreciation of differences as they relate to individuals who identify as LGBTQ.
Spectrum Youth and Family ServicesGraduate Intern
Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2009Burlington, Vermont AreaInterned at the One Stop Shelter working with homeless youth, assisting in activities in daily living, meeting weekly with the case worker and other staff members, developing youth’s plans and responsibilities, and meeting with community organizations to facilitate and resolve any issues.
Vermont National Guard Medical CommandPost Deployment Health Reassessment Program Manager and Health Services Officer
Sep. 2008 - Mar. 2011Colchester, Vt⮚ Developed and implemented various strategies for soldiers to complete their health reassessments and coordinated with state resources to provide optimum services for returning soldiers.
⮚ Provided Medical Case Management for wounded Soldiers returning from deployment.
⮚ Medical Administration, Planning, and Coordination with providers as necessary for deployment cycles.
Acuren InspectionTechnician Assistant
May. 2005 - Aug. 2007LaPorte, TX⮚ Worked 40-70hrs a week over summer break and vacations.
⮚ Assisted technicians with non-destructive testing methods that included Automated, Ultrasound, Magneteic, Penetrant and Phased Array techniques.
⮚ Drafted Isometric drawings of the piping circuits/vessels under inspection.
⮚ Assisted technicians in writing reports of our findings.
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