daniela (dani) herrera

Talent and DEI Consultant, Speaker and Trainer at Kay & Black, Talent Management
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Helen Harris

Just like Dani's profile indicates, she is truly an award-winning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) consultant, trainer, & speaker. During my tenure at LinkedIn, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dani on DEI-related topics in order to inform and shape better workplaces and hiring practices. She's approachable, always happy to help, and offers a unique perspective on the inner workings of corporate America. She's a professional force of change and will continue to do great things in creating better workplaces --- for everybody.

Claire McEnrue

Dani was my manager for 2.5 years during our shared time at R/GA's New York office. She is not only a titan of DEI and social justice, but also happens to be one of the warmest and kindest people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Dani helped me become a sharper, more critical-minded recruiter and taught me the ins-and-outs of working in a large corporate environment. Her strong work ethic, dedication and knowledge of the industry are unparalleled and I'd jump at the chance to work with her again!

Laiqa Mannan

Daniela was kind enough to spend a few hours guiding me as I worked on my thesis project for my Masters at NYU this semester. I was investigating the world of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion when I came across her profile and reached out! During our sessions she provided incredible and invaluable insights to me that enhanced and informed my thesis project beyond my expectations. She was so kind and enthusiastic throughout our collaborative sessions and she inspired me to pursue my thesis idea with confidence. Super grateful for all the guidance she provided!

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Credentials

  • Equify 2.0
    AIR Allies in Recruiting
    Aug, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Comunicacion Inclusiva 3
    MODII
    Jul, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • I Jornada de Lenguaje Claro en Español
    Universidad del Salvador
    Apr, 2023
    - Sep, 2024
  • Lenguaje Claro
    MODII
    Nov, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity and Inclusion
    Cornell University
    Oct, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Comunicación inclusiva
    MODII
    Aug, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Interrupting Bias in Hiring
    Textio
    Jul, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Lenguaje claro y lenguaje inclusivo: nuevas exigencias para la comunicación institucional
    Universidad de 'San Andrés'​
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Workhuman Certified Professional
    Workhuman
    May, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • AI Literacy for Human Resources Professionals
    Udemy
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing: Inclusive Language for Marketers
    LinkedIn
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Strategies to Foster Inclusive Language at Work
    Madecraft
    Jan, 2022
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Developing a Holistic DEI Program
    DEI in a Box
    Dec, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Align Culture & Values to Move Beyond Diversity & Inclusion
    Udemy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Anti-Racism Language
    Black History & Culture Academy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Career Coach Certification
    Transformation Academy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Inclusive Leadership Training - Becoming a Successful Leader
    Catalyst Inc.
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Inclusive Leadership Training - Get Beyond Work-Life Balance
    Catalyst Inc.
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Inclusive Leadership Training - Leading With Effective Communication
    Catalyst Inc.
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Indigenous American History
    Black History & Culture Academy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Professional Public Speaking and Workshop Facilitator Certification
    Transformation Academy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Understanding Racial Microaggressions
    Black History & Culture Academy
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Gender and Intersectionality
    GEST (Gender Equality Studies and Training Programme)
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Self to Systems Training Course: A Three-Part Course on Dismantling Oppression in Organizations
    Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc.
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Advancing Equity and Inclusion Through Gender Partnership
    Catalyst Inc.
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certificate in Mental Health Awareness
    Udemy
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Embedding Allyship
    Udemy
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Microagressions Training by Netta Jenkins
    Teachable
    May, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity Sourcing Professional Certification (CDSP)
    Sourcing Training and Certifications
    Nov, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • How to Implement a Workplace Diversity and Inclusion Program
    Udemy
    Nov, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Inclusive Leadership: Working with Equality and Diversity
    Udemy
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Inclusive Talent Acquisition
    Perkins School for the Blind
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Leading Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    Northwestern University
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Practice Bold Allyship And End Racism In The Workplace
    Udemy
    Oct, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity & Inclusion: Building a Grassroots Foundation
    Udemy
    Sep, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Equify (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture)
    Six Figure Jobs Inc.
    Sep, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Fullstack Web Development
    Acámica
    Jan, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Gender and Sexuality
    University of Pittsburgh
    May, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Women's Leadership Program
    IAE Business School
    Jun, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • Introduction to Forensic Science
    Coursera
    Jul, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2013
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Talent and DEI Consultant, Speaker and Trainer
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      As a Talent and DEI Consultant, Speaker & Trainer I'm available for: 🔹 Elevating Talent Teams, Companies, and Leaders to become more intentionally inclusive through engaging training sessions, speaking engagements, workshops, and educational meetings. 🔹 Providing tailored and customized DEI Consultancy services. 🔹 Re-designing and rebuilding Talent Attraction, Interviewing, Hiring, and Onboarding processes with Intentional Inclusion and Equity in mind. 🔹 Coaching and mentoring Historically Excluded Talent, Leaders, Talent, and DEI Professionals. 🔹 Providing subject matter expertise and serving as a trusted advisor for clients and external collaborators. 🔹 Synthesizing complex Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accesibility topics, best practices, and ideas. I can't wait to collaborate with you! 🔹 Interested in having me speak at your next event, podcast, or conference? 🔹 Want to have a 1:1 Coaching Session with me? 🔹 Looking to collaborate with me to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace? 🔹 Wanna to learn more about my DEI services? 🔹 Or maybe you're interested in reviewing your Talent Practices and redesigning them anew with inclusion equity, and accessibiity in mind? 📩 Send me a DM! Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Advisor | AIR Advocacy + Awareness
      • May 2021 - Present

      As AIR's Advocacy and Awareness Advisor, I have🔹 Spearheaded 150+ Talent Professionals’ expertise and understanding in equity, diversity, and inclusion.🔹 Created, compiled, and facilitated knowledge guides, toolkits, and educational material.🔹 Delivered impactful keynote presentations and training sessions to internal and external audiences. 🔹 Supported AIR’s acquisition process by The One Club For Creativity.🔹 Coordinated and recommended external vendors, partners, speakers, and panelists to elevate AIR's mission, value proposition, and knowledge base. 🔹 Reviewed, evaluated, and approved new strategies, activations, and ideas presented by the current team of Chairs. 🔹 Mentored and coached Talent Professionals across the advertising, technology, and marketing industries.🔹 Championed historically and systemically excluded talent and actively advocated for accessibility, inclusion, and equity in the Advertising Industry.🔹 Provided subject matter expertise and served as a trusted advisor for members, Partners, Chairs, and external collaborators. Show less

    • Founding Partner | AIR Advocacy + Awareness
      • Dec 2020 - May 2022

      As AIR's Advocacy and Awareness Founding Partner, I have🔹 Crafted, designed, and compiled ED&I educational materials to deliver tangible and actionable action guides for our members.🔹 Presented and implemented growth strategies and recruited new members to join the organization.🔹 Delivered and hosted training sessions, keynote presentations, and knowledge shares on Inclusive Language, Gender Inclusion, Diversity Sourcing, Diversity Recruiting, Intentional Hiring and Interviewing, Accessibility, and other ED&I topics. 🔹 Acted as an advocate for representation and inclusion awareness. 🔹 Championed a diverse roster of Speakers and introduced external vendors to add more value to our membership.🔹 Provided subject matter expertise and served as a trusted advisor for members, Partners, Chairs, and external collaborators.🔹 Elevated AIR's mission and brand awareness by participating in external keynote presentations, panels, and webinars. Show less

    • Founding Member
      • Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

      Allies in Recruiting is a volunteer-based collective of advertising and marketing industry recruiters. We believe in the sharing of knowledge and expertise to create diverse and equitable workforces. We strive to educate and uplift through shared resources, tools, best practices, and support programs. As a Founding Member, I have🔹 Elevated diverse voices and recruited new members to join the organization.🔹 Identified, presented, and recommended critical ED&I topics to be considered for discussion, and tangible action items our membership could implement right away.🔹 Synthesized complex ED&I topics, best practices, and ideas for our membership body. 🔹 Synthesized complex ED&I topics, best practices, and ideas for our membership body. Provided subject matter expertise and served as a trusted advisor for Founding Members, Chairs, and Partners. Show less

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director, Recruitment Operations and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2023

      As the Director, Recruitment Operations and ED&I at R/GA, I have🔹 Directed all ED&I and Operational efforts for Talent Acquisition initiatives, strategies, systems, practices, processes, and partnerships.🔹 Revamped, systematized and embedded all global Talent Acquisition Processes with accessible, equitable, inclusive, and intentional frameworks and practices.🔹 Evaluated processes, systems, data, and partnerships to enhance and improve candidate experience and representation.🔹 Created, developed, and executed Global Intentional Hiring training sessions for all R/GA employees.🔹 Headed and moderated training sessions on anti-racism, inclusive language, accessibility, and other ED&I topics.🔹 Identified inherently embedded biases in legacy processes, systems, frameworks, and policies. 🔹 Provided practical and actionable tools, strategies, and processes to increase accountability and consistency. 🔹 Conducted research on ED&I best practices and recommended strategies for organizational change and improvement.🔹 Actively partnered with Learning and Development, Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Culture and Operations, Business Operations, Recruitment, Talent Management, Talent Partners, Talent Experience, Business Leads, and Executive Leadership to identify, implement, and operationalize new systems that elevate internal ED&I awareness and commitment. 🔹 Assisted in designing and executing a multi-year D&I strategic plan to guide the R/GA’s efforts to build a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace🔹 Developed data-driven ED&I strategies and actionable plans. 🔹 Led global inclusion, equity, and accessibility initiatives, demonstrating cultural and multicultural adeptness🔹 Managed, mentored, and coached a team of Recruitment Operations Professionals.🔹 Mentored a group of Junior and Mid-Level employees as part of R/GA's official Mentorship Program. Show less

    • Hispanic/Latine Heritage Network (SOMOS) Co-Chair
      • May 2021 - Apr 2023

      As a Culture Collective (ERG) Co-Chair, I have🔹 Provided cultural, intersectional, content, and language counsel to support R/GA’s client work and ED&I strategies. 🔹 Led planning, operations, logistics, communication, and strategies for ED&I programs, events, training sessions, and initiatives.🔹 Led resource and budget planning. 🔹 Provided direction and oversight to subcommittees, volunteers, partners, and vendors.🔹 Created, encouraged, and maintained safe spaces for community building and development.🔹 Advised, monitored, and cared for all aspects of this ERG health, including membership growth, membership retention, and members and allies engagement strategies.🔹 Provided ad hoc coaching, support, and advice to other ERG Leaders, Leadership Teams, Client Teams, Talent Teams, and ERG members on an ongoing basis. 🔹 Operationalized strategic initiatives and managed key external partnerships.🔹 Headed and moderated training and educational sessions on anti-racism, Latinidad, and inclusive language. Show less

    • Associate Director, Technology Talent Acquisition and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocate
      • Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

      As the Technology Recruitment Associate Director & DEI Advocate, I have🔹 Built a Global Sourcing Platform with 1K+ Diversity Recruiting Sources and Strategies for Recruiters and Hiring Managers.🔹 Consulted with Learning and Development, HR, Finance, Legal, Culture, and Ops., Business Ops., Talent Teams, and Executive Leadership to identify and operationalize efforts that elevate internal ED&I awareness and commitment. 🔹 Built equity, inclusion, and accessibility-based hiring programs.🔹 Provided subject matter expertise and served as a trusted advisor to Talent Leadership, Culture and Operations, and Global Leadership. 🔹 Operationalized ED&I talent attraction strategic initiatives and managed key external partnerships.🔹 Developed data-driven ED&I hiring plans and acted as an ED&I advocate and resource for other Talent Teams.🔹 Headed and moderated internal training and educational sessions on diversity hiring, gender equality in technology, and inclusive hiring.🔹 Directed all Talent Attraction and Recruitment efforts and strategies for R/GA Technology at a global scale.🔹 Managed, mentored, and coached a team of Global Technology Recruiters. 🔹 Planned, managed, and executed employer branding strategies, technology hiring events and conferences, women in technology mentorship events, and LGBTQIA+ talent in technology events and mixers. Show less

    • Associate Director, Talent Acquisition, Technology
      • Nov 2018 - Nov 2020

      As the Associate Director for Technology Recruitment at R/GA, I have🔹 Spearheaded equity, inclusion, and equality-based hiring programs.🔹 Acted as a DE&I advocate and resource for other Talent Teams. 🔹 Designed, planned, and implemented R/GA’s first global gender awareness and LGBTQIA+ allyship program by launching a “pronouns in signatures” initiative.🔹 Identified key-external partnerships that would elevate R/GA’s Technology Team’s talent representation and experience.🔹 Directed all global Talent Attraction, Recruitment, Interviewing, and Hiring efforts and strategies for R/GA Technology.🔹 Consulted with R/GA’s CTO, Global Leads Talent Teams, to identify and operationalize efforts, strategies, and goals.🔹 Revamped outdated and inequitable recruitment practices and processes in 3 of R/GA’s international offices.🔹 Planned, headed, and organized events and employer branding initiatives.🔹 Implemented data-informed and data-driven talent attraction and recruitment strategies at a global scale.🔹 Managed, mentored, and coached a team of Global Technology Recruiters. Show less

    • Recruitment Manager, Technology
      • Jul 2016 - Nov 2018

      🔹 Managed, Spearheaded, and Directed all Technology Recruitment, Strategies, and Programs for the US.🔹 Managed, mentored, and coached a Global Technology Recruiters and Recruitment Coordinators team.🔹 Headed and moderated internal training and educational sessions on diversity hiring, gender equality in technology, and inclusive hiring.🔹 Created, developed, and directed R/GA's first "Global Recruitment Coordinators" and "Global Sourcers" Teams.🔹 Planned, managed, and executed employer branding strategies, technology hiring events and conferences, women in technology mentorship events, and LGBTQIA+ talent in technology events and mixers.🔹 Implemented data-informed and data-driven talent attraction and recruitment strategies at a global scale.🔹 Planned, headed, and organized events and employer branding initiatives.🔹 Consulted with R/GA’s CTO and Global Leads Talent Teams, to identify and operationalize efforts, strategies, and goals. Show less

    • Recruitment Manager
      • May 2013 - Jun 2016

      🔹Recruitment Head for the Buenos Aires office.🔹 Reporting directly to the Global VP of Talent Acquisition and the local CEO, I was responsible for R/GA Buenos Aires’ office growth and development. 🔹 Mentored, Coached, Managed, and Supervised a local team of Recruiters and Recruitment Coordinators.🔹 Implemented data-informed and data-driven talent attraction and recruitment strategies. 🔹 Planned, headed, and organized events, employer branding initiatives, recruitment branding initiatives, and innovative recruiting strategies.🔹 Managed hands-on all Recruitment and Final Hiring Decisions for all Agency Departments.🔹 As part of the local Executive Team, I consulted with the local and global Executive Team, Department Heads, Hiring Managers and Coordinators on all Recruitment needs, deadlines, client needs, Project Timing, and corporate staffing issues. 🔹 Actively partnered with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Business Operations, Talent Management, to identify, implement, and operationalize new systems that elevate R/GA’s hiring strategies.🔹 Developed staffing plans and recruitment budgets. 🔹 Managed and coordinated all Hiring 3rd party vendors, contracts, and negotiations.🔹 Headed and moderated internal strategies and programs on diversity hiring, gender equality in technology, and inclusive hiring. Show less

    • Recruiter
      • Sep 2011 - May 2013

      As the sole Recruiter for R/GA’s Buenos Aires Office, I was reponsible for this office growth, development, and advancement. As such, I:🔹 Reporting directly to the Global VP of Talent Acquisition and the local CEO, I was responsible for R/GA Buenos Aires’ office growth and development.🔹 Consulted with the local and global Executive Team, Department Heads, Hiring Managers, HR Teams and Finance Teams, on all Recruitment needs, deadlines, client needs, Project Timing, and corporate staffing issues. 🔹 Managed and Coordinated all aspects of the entire Recruitment Cycle.🔹 Managed hands-on all Recruitment and Final Hiring Decisions for all Agency Departments.🔹 Implemented data-informed and data-driven talent attraction and recruitment strategies.🔹 Implemented innovative market and competitors’ research strategies. 🔹 Headed and moderated internal strategies and programs on diversity hiring, gender equality in technology, and inclusive hiring.🔹 Managed R/GA’s local Social Media accounts and spearheaded all employer branding and recruitment branding strategies.🔹 Managed and coordinated all Hiring 3rd party vendors, contracts, and negotiations. Show less

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Content Writer
      • Feb 2014 - May 2014

      As a Freelance Content Writer, I have 🔹 Scouted and explored traditional, new, and upcoming establishments and locations in Buenos Aires. 🔹 Wrote and edited meaningful articles about the best places to visit in the city, including local guides, recommendations, stories, and interviews. 🔹 Proofread, edited and corrected new writers' articles and content. 🔹 Identified new and upcoming trends. As a Freelance Content Writer, I have 🔹 Scouted and explored traditional, new, and upcoming establishments and locations in Buenos Aires. 🔹 Wrote and edited meaningful articles about the best places to visit in the city, including local guides, recommendations, stories, and interviews. 🔹 Proofread, edited and corrected new writers' articles and content. 🔹 Identified new and upcoming trends.

    • New Zealand
    • Human Resources
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
      • Jul 2010 - Sep 2011

      🔹 Managed all aspects of the entire Recruitment Cycle, in coordination with Hiring Managers and Technical Leads in the United States. 🔹 Coached, Mentored, and Trained Junior Recruiters on: sourcing strategies, phone screening strategies, candidates’ satisfaction, internal and external reporting. 🔹 Spearheaded an internal training program on innovative passive sourcing strategies. 🔹 Managed and directed all New Hires’ Training, including: searching, profiling, passive sourcing, online networking, social media, researching strategies, and data-informed recruitment decisions. Show less

    • IT Senior Recruiter - Focal Point
      • Jan 2010 - Jul 2010

      As the focal point for one of the largest business accounts in HP Argentina, I managed 8 accounts and all of their open positions/requisitions. As such, I have: 🔹 Managed, Trained, and Coached 3 Contract Recruiters. 🔹 Coached, Mentored, and Trained Junior Recruiters. 🔹 Managed all administrative hiring tasks for the 8 accounts I Directed: booked and coordinated medical tests, prepared legal hiring contracts, negotiated 3rd party vendors contracts, etc. 🔹 Managed all aspects of the entire Recruitment Cycle, in coordination with Hiring Managers and Technical Leads in the United States and Argentina. 🔹 Designed, developed, and implemented Internal Training for all HP Recruiters: Passive Sourcing on Twitter and Facebook. Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Sr. Recruiter
      • Mar 2008 - Dec 2009

      🔹 Managed all aspects of the entire Recruitment Cycle for Tech Recruitment in coordination with Hiring Managers and Technical Leads in the United States and Argentina. (Google and Yahoo)🔹 Developed and implemented innovative passive sourcing and candidate mapping strategies.

    • Sr. Recruiter and Team Lead
      • Aug 2006 - Mar 2008

      After having worked as a Recruiter for 6 months, I got promoted to both Sr. Recruiter and Team Lead for the corporate searches for the Construction Department with AIMco. In this role, I have:🔹 Coached and Supervised Junior Recruiters, Mid-Level Recruiters, and Senior Recruiters.🔹 Hosted daily conference calls with all Hiring Managers and Talent Directors in the United States.🔹 Managed all aspects of the entire Recruitment Cycle for the positions I, and my team, were responsible for.🔹 Implemented and Developed a “New Hire” Training Program.🔹 Developed daily and weely internal and external reports.🔹 Reviewed and approved all phone-screening notes for my pod.Accomplishments:🔹 After being Team Lead for 3 months, the Client requested I also take over another team. I managed two teams simultaneously, the General Corporate Search Team and the Corporate Construction one.🔹 3/5 hires per month.🔹 Selected among all the Team Leads within the account to train all Recruiters and Senior Recruiters on “Time Management and Client Relationship” Show less

    • Recruiter
      • Jan 2006 - Aug 2006

      I joined Pierpoint as a Recruiter for one of their bigger clients, a Real Estate Company (AIMco). I was part of the team in charge of all corporate searches for the Construction Department within that company. As such, I have:🔹 Managed active and passive searches. 🔹 Provided full-recruitment process services, including: Contacting Hiring Managers (VPs or Senior Directors), Talent Directors and Internal Recruiters in order to establish the requirements for each position, Contacting and pre-screening candidates, Setting up interviews, Follow ups, Extending offers.Accomplishments:🔹 Best Recruiter in the team, award given by the client.🔹 2/3 corporate hires per month. Show less

    • Microsoft Networks, Technical Support Supervisor
      • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

      🔹 Supported agents in improving their metrics by Coaching Sessions, Feedback Sessions, and Action plans. 🔹 Managed teams of 15-20 people. 🔹 Created, coordinated, and supervised the “Intensive Care Unit” for agents with technical, accent, performance, and metrics achievement issues. 🔹 Created and supervised “ICU” technical trainings.

    • Technical Support and Customer Care Rep.
      • 2004 - 2005

      🔹 Provided technical support and customer service to American Customers in the US. 🔹 Team Leader. I supported my Supervisor when new Agents joined the team.🔹 Best metrics and customer service of the team.

Education

  • UMSA
    Literary Translator (Incomplete), Language Interpretation and Translation
    2007 - 2011
  • Instituto Superior de Formación Docente y Técnica Nº 24, "Bernardo Houssay"
    English Teacher (Incomplete), Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    2002 - 2006

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