Paris Prince, MBA
Director of JEDI at Intentional Endowments Network- Claim this Profile
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Georges Dyer
Paris is a wonderful person and highly effective and impactful professional. Upon joining our team as Director of JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion), they quickly got up to speed and stepped into leading this critical aspect of our work. Paris has also helped to continue and accelerate our internal learning and improvements around JEDI. They are highly skilled, strategic, and collaborative, and can build meaningful, authentic relationships quickly to advance this important work. Paris is thoughtful, thorough, hardworking, and a pleasure to have on our team.
Alyssa Smaldino, MPA
Paris is the person you can always count on to see things that other colleagues can't see yet. Whether it's the unintended impacts of decisions, or a strategy that can accelerate progress toward the intended result, Paris is always able to focus on what matters. He is balanced in his humility and confidence, his professionalism and personal relatability, his candor and trustworthiness. I would embrace any opportunity to work with Paris again, and highly recommend him to any organization that is looking for talented employees that elevate standards and quality for the institution.
Chelsea Hall, MBA
Mr. Prince is a very forward-thinking and intelligent person. He is a fearless advocate for diversity and inclusion. He remains professional in the face of opposition and differing opinions. Mr. Prince has the extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between different walks of life. He is very insightful and helps others to view differences, while respectfully acknowledging and discussing them. He is responsive, sensitive, and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Prince as an expert in all regards to diversity and inclusion.
Georges Dyer
Paris is a wonderful person and highly effective and impactful professional. Upon joining our team as Director of JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion), they quickly got up to speed and stepped into leading this critical aspect of our work. Paris has also helped to continue and accelerate our internal learning and improvements around JEDI. They are highly skilled, strategic, and collaborative, and can build meaningful, authentic relationships quickly to advance this important work. Paris is thoughtful, thorough, hardworking, and a pleasure to have on our team.
Alyssa Smaldino, MPA
Paris is the person you can always count on to see things that other colleagues can't see yet. Whether it's the unintended impacts of decisions, or a strategy that can accelerate progress toward the intended result, Paris is always able to focus on what matters. He is balanced in his humility and confidence, his professionalism and personal relatability, his candor and trustworthiness. I would embrace any opportunity to work with Paris again, and highly recommend him to any organization that is looking for talented employees that elevate standards and quality for the institution.
Chelsea Hall, MBA
Mr. Prince is a very forward-thinking and intelligent person. He is a fearless advocate for diversity and inclusion. He remains professional in the face of opposition and differing opinions. Mr. Prince has the extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between different walks of life. He is very insightful and helps others to view differences, while respectfully acknowledging and discussing them. He is responsive, sensitive, and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Prince as an expert in all regards to diversity and inclusion.
Georges Dyer
Paris is a wonderful person and highly effective and impactful professional. Upon joining our team as Director of JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion), they quickly got up to speed and stepped into leading this critical aspect of our work. Paris has also helped to continue and accelerate our internal learning and improvements around JEDI. They are highly skilled, strategic, and collaborative, and can build meaningful, authentic relationships quickly to advance this important work. Paris is thoughtful, thorough, hardworking, and a pleasure to have on our team.
Alyssa Smaldino, MPA
Paris is the person you can always count on to see things that other colleagues can't see yet. Whether it's the unintended impacts of decisions, or a strategy that can accelerate progress toward the intended result, Paris is always able to focus on what matters. He is balanced in his humility and confidence, his professionalism and personal relatability, his candor and trustworthiness. I would embrace any opportunity to work with Paris again, and highly recommend him to any organization that is looking for talented employees that elevate standards and quality for the institution.
Chelsea Hall, MBA
Mr. Prince is a very forward-thinking and intelligent person. He is a fearless advocate for diversity and inclusion. He remains professional in the face of opposition and differing opinions. Mr. Prince has the extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between different walks of life. He is very insightful and helps others to view differences, while respectfully acknowledging and discussing them. He is responsive, sensitive, and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Prince as an expert in all regards to diversity and inclusion.
Georges Dyer
Paris is a wonderful person and highly effective and impactful professional. Upon joining our team as Director of JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion), they quickly got up to speed and stepped into leading this critical aspect of our work. Paris has also helped to continue and accelerate our internal learning and improvements around JEDI. They are highly skilled, strategic, and collaborative, and can build meaningful, authentic relationships quickly to advance this important work. Paris is thoughtful, thorough, hardworking, and a pleasure to have on our team.
Alyssa Smaldino, MPA
Paris is the person you can always count on to see things that other colleagues can't see yet. Whether it's the unintended impacts of decisions, or a strategy that can accelerate progress toward the intended result, Paris is always able to focus on what matters. He is balanced in his humility and confidence, his professionalism and personal relatability, his candor and trustworthiness. I would embrace any opportunity to work with Paris again, and highly recommend him to any organization that is looking for talented employees that elevate standards and quality for the institution.
Chelsea Hall, MBA
Mr. Prince is a very forward-thinking and intelligent person. He is a fearless advocate for diversity and inclusion. He remains professional in the face of opposition and differing opinions. Mr. Prince has the extraordinary ability to bridge the gap between different walks of life. He is very insightful and helps others to view differences, while respectfully acknowledging and discussing them. He is responsive, sensitive, and personable. I highly recommend Mr. Prince as an expert in all regards to diversity and inclusion.
Credentials
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Certified Diversity Executive
The Society For DiversitySep, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) Certification
HRCISep, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
SHRMJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
USF Corporate Training and Professional EducationMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Health Care Innovation Certification
Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health SystemMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity
Harvard Business PublishingOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Grant Writing & Management
Mississippi State UniversityOct, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
Community Development
Community Development Training Institute -
ESG and Climate Change
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Fair Housing Training, I & II
National Fair Housing Training Academy
Experience
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Intentional Endowments Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of JEDI
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Feb 2022 - Present
Director of JEDI sited in the Crane Institute of Sustainability Along with a dynamic team, facilitate the development and implementation of organization wide DEI strategic planning, budgeting, program development, member strategy, data analysis and reporting in a national network made up of over 200 colleges, universities, and investment firms who collectively hold over $8 Trillion AUM • Define and execute a comprehensive approach to DEI to increase collaboration, community engagement, fostering authentic, trust-based relationships between and among stakeholders on JEDI topics and action • Develop metrics and KPIs for DEI initiatives. Develop related strategies, training, and programs to achieve DEI goals and monitor and evaluate progress. • Advise committees and executive leadership regarding DEI priorities and strategic solutions to maximize the impact of DEI initiatives • Ensure alignment and collaboration on strategic plans supporting investors in applying a lens of ESG and JEDI in the investment process • Represent the network at industry events, and other thought leadership opportunities • Steward strong relationships with current and potential members, strategic partners, and sponsors • Collaborate with industry partners to develop strategies and best practices to enhance the pipeline of underrepresented talent in finance • Provide support for, and advocacy and celebration of underrepresented communities by monitoring and assessing the mentorship, coaching, development, training, retention, and growth of underrepresented employees • Enhance the network’s affinity group structure • Develop and manage annual DEI budget and contribute to efforts to secure funding in the form of foundation grants and corporate sponsorships to support JEDI related work Show less
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UNCF
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Fundraising
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200 - 300 Employee
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Climate Action Advisory Board Member
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Apr 2023 - Present
Play a vital role in providing expert advice and guidance to UNCF Institute for Capacity Building leadership on the development and implementation of effective HBCU-focused climate action strategies. Main objectives for the Climate Action Advisory Board are: - Identify key climate-related challenges within the HBCU community - Advise on the best practices and strategies to address those challenges - To convene and assist with the review and dissemination of an HBCU-focused climate landscape survey - Support and inform outcomes of the survey results Show less
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Prince Portfolio
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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Founder and Managing Director
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Oct 2017 - Apr 2020
• Managing a range of diversity and inclusion services including organization-wide assessment and strategic planning, and providing organizations with the qualitative and quantitative data they need to understand and address their unique challenges • Guiding organizations towards culture change, facilitating difficult conversations between diverse populations • Managing a range of diversity and inclusion services including organization-wide assessment and strategic planning, and providing organizations with the qualitative and quantitative data they need to understand and address their unique challenges • Guiding organizations towards culture change, facilitating difficult conversations between diverse populations
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Virginia Commonwealth University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Special Assistant for LGBTQ Initiatives & Senior LGBTQ Equity Officer
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Jul 2015 - Sep 2017
In partnership with VCU Vice Presidents and Provost, I led as Administrative Faculty in a newly created position to provide leadership, guidance, and coordination toward efforts building a more inclusive culture. • In partnership with existing initiatives, developed and implemented holistic internal and external strategy to guide appropriate change in VCU’s policies, communication and work. Was subject matter expert responsible for specific goals on matters of Gender & Sexuality • Established clear strategically aligned objectives and monitored progress toward those goals. Including oversight to execute VCU’s priority 17-point Campus Pride Index (CPI) plan in immediate collaboration with Provost and Vice Presidents. (3.0 out of 5 index score elevated to 4.5) • Chair of the Task Force for LGBTQ Equity and Inclusion, successfully generated comprehensive strategy and action plans for ongoing implementation, positioning VCU as top ranked for diversity • Collaborated in high priority special projects, programs, & strategic initiatives in partnership with VP of Human Resources, cross-disciplinary departments, multiple policy making offices & external partners to advance strategic goals related to diversity, equity, inclusion, climate, recruitment, retention & cultural competence • Served as liaison, as a resource, and point of contact for employee resource groups, employee engagement activities, mentorship and social groups, and for workplace and workforce metrics • Delivered proactive, accurate, relevant, and consistent direction, advice, and tools to division organizational leaders including managing events, panels, and symposia to enhance and align D&I initiatives • Authored and updated operations/records/policies, related manuals, handbooks and other reports • Managed administrative office staff and budget/expenditures of approximately $100,000 Show less
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GlobeMed
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Inclusion
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2015
As the inaugural and top organizational diversity officer, I developed inclusion strategy and promoted an inclusive culture and climate organizationally, and across a wide network comprised of nearly 60 chartered organizations on college campuses across the United States, each partnered with organizations outside the United States. At GlobeMed, which was sited in the Buffet Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University: • I developed workforce initiatives that fostered a welcoming environment and that explored multiple dimensions of diversity. • I updated anti-discrimination and EEO compliant employment, talent acquisition, evaluation, and promotion practices. • Led collaborations with USAID and Global Health Fellows Program II • I established organizational baseline data metrics, designed assessment tools and completed national data collection and analysis. Convened and facilitated dialogue, created cultural competency and bias training • In this role I facilitated dialogue, cultural competency training and delivered diversity and inclusion related speeches and presentations at organization events, including inclusion driven fundraising efforts • I Oversaw national outreach and recruitment initiatives as well as programming on the campus of Northwestern University, greater Chicago area and throughout the United States and within partner organizations located in Africa, Asia and Central America. • Led policy change that fostered a welcoming environment, and organizational programming that explored multiple dimensions and aspects and dimensions of diversity • Delivered diversity and inclusion related speeches and presentations at organization events including inclusion driven fundraising efforts Show less
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National Association for Ethnic Studies
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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Manager of Administration & Finance
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
Reporting to the association President, I managed academic association administrative and financial operations. • Verified and recorded transactions with responsibility for reconciling multiple accounts within GAAP guidelines • Produced regular reports for recording, tax accounting and for oversight by the national Board of Directors • Planned and managed financial affairs for the association’s annual conference and served as Bursar • Designed and streamlined accounting, process and bookkeeping improvements for the association • National office management Show less
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Mississippi State University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Faculty, Socially Responsible Leadership
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Aug 2013 - May 2014
I instructed an upper level management course with robust membership and engagement for a full academic year, MGT 3823: Socially Responsible Leadership. I was very highly rated in university student assessments. • Instructed topics of Social and Organizational Change, Business Ethics, Legal Compliance, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Corporate Social Responsibility, Strategic Management, Public Relations, Corporate Governance, Sustainability and Strategic Management • Served as Co-Advisor for the LGBTQ+ Union at Mississippi State University Show less
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MA Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD)
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Compliance Officer
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Apr 2013 - Dec 2013
I was appointed as Compliance Officer by the Commissioner to help promote MCAD’s mission to eradicate discrimination in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. By investigating and prosecuting Complaints of Discrimination that occur in Employment, Housing, Public Places, Access to Education, Lending, and Credit, I was primarily responsible for discrimination complaint intake processing, as well as investigating and resolving claims of discrimination pursuant to State and Federal anti-discrimination law. I participated in training to help prevent discrimination from occurring. I was responsible for drafting discrimination complaint intake, as well as investigating and resolving claims of discrimination pursuant to State and Federal anti-discrimination protections. Developed investigative, discovery and mediation strategies. Analyzed case viability, legal standards and procedural guidelines for all assigned cases. Drafted investigative interrogatories and legal dispositions, interviewed witnesses and other parties, collected and evaluated evidence, provided legal analysis, issued recommendations, and resolved disputes. I researched, identified and applied Federal and State laws, policies and procedures and other judicial decisions related to complaints of discrimination. I completed Fair Housing and Department of Housing and Urban Development (H.U.D) trainings in Washington D.C. Given responsibility for housing complaints by the Commission. Supervised assigned administrative staff and interns. Show less
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Clark University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Disability Services Advisor
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Jan 2013 - May 2013
On a special short-term appointment during my graduate studies, I was given responsibility by the Dean of Students to provide support for university needs expected by students with disabilities. Responsible for maintaining the daily operation of the Office of Disability Services with the support of work-study students. Worked with a caseload of students and facilitated regular meetings with students; and assisted in advising current and prospective students of services available and related policies and processes; met with students to determine appropriate accommodations; researched and secured assistive technology or other resources; coordinated accommodations with faculty, residential life staff, physical plant, and others; maintained documentation; provided weekly drop in hours; advised students in selection of courses; served as a resource; and I also proctored exams. Show less
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City of Worcester
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United States
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Government Administration
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500 - 600 Employee
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Consultant
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Mar 2012 - Aug 2012
Tasked with special initiatives dictated by the Director of the Department of Public Health, including collaborations focused on state and municipal tobacco policy, minority and low income health disparity outreach and information systems management duties including responsibilities for gathering, extracting, analyzing and reporting monthly health outcome data and other records. Tasked with special initiatives dictated by the Director of the Department of Public Health, including collaborations focused on state and municipal tobacco policy, minority and low income health disparity outreach and information systems management duties including responsibilities for gathering, extracting, analyzing and reporting monthly health outcome data and other records.
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Clark University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Associate
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Aug 2009 - Sep 2010
Developed a database, identified, coded and analyzed major colleges and universities in the United States with an ethnic studies/multicultural program and/or curriculum; correlated findings, using SPSS and ArcMap GIS, with the ethnic studies/multicultural programming the institutions offer; provided advanced statistical analysis of results, analyzed and coded findings, promulgated executive summary. Also recruited and managed project volunteers. The collaborative effort produced a citywide purposive sampling survey. The final report was published in conjunction with the Mosakowski Institute for Public Enterprise at Clark University. Show less
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Cook County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Intern
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May 2001 - Aug 2001
As a result of being one of four individual city-wide mock trial champions among top Chicago area schools, I was awarded to intern in the offices of Chief Judge Donald P. O'Connell, and I fulfilled court clerk responsibilities including preparation of case logs, planning daily court docket, maintaining case files and other court clerk duties. As a result of being one of four individual city-wide mock trial champions among top Chicago area schools, I was awarded to intern in the offices of Chief Judge Donald P. O'Connell, and I fulfilled court clerk responsibilities including preparation of case logs, planning daily court docket, maintaining case files and other court clerk duties.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
Clark University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Social Change with special foci in Sustainability and Social Movements -
2008 - 2010
Becker College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management
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