Head of Inclusion and Diversity@JCPenney (now Catalyst Brand LLC)
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I am an experienced leader in the talent, culture, OD/OE and DEI space. I am confident in my ability to contribute to any organization’s goals of promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven ability to drive results and enhance organizational culture. In my role as Head of Inclusion and Diversity at JCPenney, I successfully developed and implemented a comprehensive DEI strategy that fostered a more inclusive workplace culture. I established an inclusion and diversity executive council, chaired by the CEO, to drive global inclusion and belonging initiatives. My efforts led to the creation of a business resource team (BRT) playbook and an annual leadership summit, significantly improving the efficacy of our inclusion programs.
At Lockheed Martin, I launched a transformative sponsorship program dedicated to empowering women and people of color, resulting in a 20% increase in professional advancement for participants in the first year. I collaborated with HR functions to design and implement key people programs and interventions, aligning them with organizational goals and promoting a culture of inclusion and equity.
As Global Change Management and Organization Design Leader at Alcon Laboratories, I led global change management efforts, ensuring a seamless transition across multiple regions. I established a global change network program that drove adoption and sustainment of business changes, enabling leaders to navigate through significant transformations effectively.
I also have an extensive background in consulting with Accenture and Deloitte respectively. In each of my roles, I have utilized key people data and insights to measure results and inform decision-making. My experience in leading talent strategies, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting bias-free talent practices. My passion is to create inclusive workplaces where people feel they can thrive and belong. This includes promoting bias free talent practices that enable attMore...