Experience

Tufts Medicine

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 400 - 500 Employee

• DEI Program Management Director

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Burlington, Massachusetts, United States ▶ SCOPE:Responsible for leading strategies to make Tufts Medicine one of the most equitable, diverse, and inclusive health care providers in the world. 16,000 colleagues across Tufts Medical Center, Tufts Medical School, Lowell General, Melrose/Wakefield Health Center, Care At Home, Tufts Medicine Integrated Physicians Practices and Corporate.



Legacy Unlimited

• Human Resources Services

• COO/Founding Partner

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Orange, Massachusetts, United States ▶ SCOPE: Founded enterprise following long-standing HR and DEI roles with P&G as first partner, serving as principal consultant on part-time basis. Tapped to apply vast experience to coaching C-Suite executives, identifying skills gaps and developing training programs aligned with emerging leadership needs during change management. Transform work cultures through strategy development, systemic improvements, learning, and DEI initiatives. Tackle organizational shifts following M&As, performing… Show more ▶ SCOPE: Founded enterprise following long-standing HR and DEI roles with P&G as first partner, serving as principal consultant on part-time basis. Tapped to apply vast experience to coaching C-Suite executives, identifying skills gaps and developing training programs aligned with emerging leadership needs during change management. Transform work cultures through strategy development, systemic improvements, learning, and DEI initiatives. Tackle organizational shifts following M&As, performing root cause analysis and leading needed improvements. Recruit consultants, building capacity company-wide. Engineer solutions to address complex challenges across multiple platforms including: cultural change, DEI, business transformation, and diverse talent development. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Reduced attrition and doubled productivity. Conduct cultural analysis assessments to spur data mining process, establishing strategy and solutions for change. ● Improve performance, productivity, and impact of executive leadership. Focus on DEI with ideation, execution, and delivery of systemic change. Aligned and unify company culture and processes across global entities and gender differences. ● Expand opportunities for growth on individual level with focus on skill, culture, and personal approach to work. ● Buil trickle-down leadership models for executives, used across the organization. Designed, taught, and delivered content on leadership and DEI through in-person and virtual trainings. ● Delivered long-term solutions for legal action, pipeline development, productivity loss, and attrition following data analysis. ● Evolved awareness and compliance of harassment prevention, and gender/minority integration into leadership roles through training and mentoring programs. Show less



Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HR Liaison & Diversity Officer

  • Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States ▶ SCOPE: Led Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and HR strategy, and systemic results achievement. Led leadership, teams and human resources capability building and systemic performance improvement. Managed partnerships with management, union and cross agency colleagues for culture and performance improvement. Change leadership for organizational and inclusive accessible work design for virtual high performance teams. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Led the organization through the… Show more ▶ SCOPE: Led Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and HR strategy, and systemic results achievement. Led leadership, teams and human resources capability building and systemic performance improvement. Managed partnerships with management, union and cross agency colleagues for culture and performance improvement. Change leadership for organizational and inclusive accessible work design for virtual high performance teams. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Led the organization through the turbulence post George Floyd's murder and the Covid epidemic. ● Recognized as SME for outstanding leadership in change and transformation in HR and DEI. Show less



Liberty Mutual Insurance

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director Diversity & Inclusion

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States ▶ SCOPE: Recruited to lead DEI transformation, crafting 5-year strategic roadmap inclusive of all key components to enact change, build competency, and increase engagement. Analyzed US and global components of company, customizing foundational building blocks for the needs of the organization domestically and abroad. Positioned company to tackle competitive market for talent retention. Integrated DEI into organization’s infrastructure with leadership, talent development, and learning programs… Show more ▶ SCOPE: Recruited to lead DEI transformation, crafting 5-year strategic roadmap inclusive of all key components to enact change, build competency, and increase engagement. Analyzed US and global components of company, customizing foundational building blocks for the needs of the organization domestically and abroad. Positioned company to tackle competitive market for talent retention. Integrated DEI into organization’s infrastructure with leadership, talent development, and learning programs. Implemented personal modeling, systems and skills to accomplish desired change. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Recognized as SME for outstanding leadership in change and transformation, leading DEI initiatives. ● Increased performance with emphasis on investing to compete as a company for top-tier talent. Championed training, highlighting expected behaviors and competencies. Engaged employees through employee resource groups and curriculum. ● Standardized systems and investments, leading alignment across all organizations. ● Achieved Telly Award for Best-in-Class Programs (2017) including roll-out of pilot DEI global skills training program. ● Reduced cost by millions and enhanced capability-building for long-term success by delivering transformational training virtually worldwide. ● Targeted industries as first product company commercialized to sell externally. Engaged community with delivery, fulfilling social responsibility to make a difference for future generations. Enhanced organization’s local reputation with impact. Show less



Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• State Representative Great and General Court of Massachusetts

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2015

  Boston, Massachusetts, United States ▶ SCOPE: Addressed classism and sexism occurring in State Houses with concurrent core responsibilities for Second Franklin District (population of 40K across 12 towns). Built training sessions to level the playing field with no strategy in place prior to hire. Brought in best practices from progressive private sector, aligning goals with public sector needs. Steered coalition building across Governor’s office, Senate, and House. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Developed strategic plan… Show more ▶ SCOPE: Addressed classism and sexism occurring in State Houses with concurrent core responsibilities for Second Franklin District (population of 40K across 12 towns). Built training sessions to level the playing field with no strategy in place prior to hire. Brought in best practices from progressive private sector, aligning goals with public sector needs. Steered coalition building across Governor’s office, Senate, and House. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Developed strategic plan, delivering economic development and job creation for areas hit hard by 2008 Recession with double-digit unemployment rates. Secured investors to bring business to district, restoring hope and trust of constituents. ● Engaged diverse communities and constituents, ensuring progress and equity across organization and communities. ● Applied complex problem solving to build alliance for votes and efficiency against bureaucratic system. Strengthened relationships with advocacy organizations. ● Appointed by Governor to chair Diversity and Equal Opportunity Council. Show less



Novartis

• Switzerland
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President and Global Head Human Resource: Manufacturing and Procurement

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2012

  Part Time and Location Free ▶ SCOPE: Oversaw leadership effectiveness, business strategy, human resources capability, diversity and inclusion, global competitiveness, and change management for manufacturing and purchasing. Directed OTC HR and personnel in union and non-union product supply plants in Nyon, Switzerland; Lincoln, Nebraska; Humacao, Puerto Rico; Philippines; and Parsippany headquarters.



Procter & Gamble

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Global Business Management

  • Sep 1981 - Dec 2006

  Cincinnati, Ohio, United States ▶ SCOPE: Appointed to role following long-standing manufacturing leadership positions at P&G overseeing North American market development, multicultural advancement, manufacturing organizational capacity, product supply diversity, and HR strategy for billion-dollar business units. Appointed global DEI thought leader and best practice resource based on vast experience. Tapped to design and integrate initiatives surrounding new HR competency at the time—diversity and inclusion. Partnered with GMs… Show more ▶ SCOPE: Appointed to role following long-standing manufacturing leadership positions at P&G overseeing North American market development, multicultural advancement, manufacturing organizational capacity, product supply diversity, and HR strategy for billion-dollar business units. Appointed global DEI thought leader and best practice resource based on vast experience. Tapped to design and integrate initiatives surrounding new HR competency at the time—diversity and inclusion. Partnered with GMs to steer vision for M&As, business strategy, leadership development, people/team/organization performance, and cultural changes in North America, Russia, Ukraine, and additional countries worldwide. Led the global leadership development transformational initiative for 22,000 team members across 22 countries. ▶ KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: ● Slashed attrition rate. Built pipeline and sponsorship programs. Increased recruitment and staffing of women. ● Advanced business performance in product design and overall organization success. Created and integrated groundbreaking solutions to advance culture, organizational performance and success of diverse talent. ● Learned and taught in 22 countries individuals to be excellent, inclusive global leaders. Show less