Harita P.
Program Manager, DEI Assessment and Reporting at University of Maryland Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Gujuarati Native or bilingual proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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South Asian Studies- area studies specialist
University of Cincinnati
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University of Maryland Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager, DEI Assessment and Reporting
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Jul 2019 - Present
In my current position, I specialize in data-driven organizational change through inclusive leadership, assessment, and project management. My role partners with executive leadership and stakeholders, at all levels, to drive the impact, visibility and accountability of our DEI programs and services. I oversee data collection, assessment, and reporting across seven major student affinity programs supporting 1,100+ multi-ethnic students each year. • Partner with program directors, VPs, and executive leadership to promote DEI awareness and initiatives • Lead assessment, evaluation, and project development for the office of Multi-Ethnic Student Education (OMSE) • Expand qualitative data-collection, using experiential survey techniques to analyze program performance and support data-driven improvement • Guide the improvement of existing workflows across multiple teams to balance DEI goals and resource allocation • Advise and assist leaders and managers with assessment planning, implementing data collection frameworks, and report design
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Independent Consultant
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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DEI Consultant/Advisory
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Feb 2022 - Present
As a DEI consultant I help organizations and executive leadership facilitate DEIJ training and program development. I support independent companies and organizations to evaluate needs, assess gaps, and educate stakeholders on the importance of intersectional approaches to DEI strategy development and education. I help clients to design methods to develop & track DEI goals, metrics, & reports to better focus their DEI strategy and implementation. • Co-facilitation and presentation of DEIJ workshops for independent organizations, employees and executive leadership • Develop DEIJ educational materials, presentations, and activities for training awareness and competency
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Visual Artist
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Oct 2017 - Present
Established visual artist specializing in painting, printmaking, and mixed media. Further details are available through website: deviartstudio.com Established visual artist specializing in painting, printmaking, and mixed media. Further details are available through website: deviartstudio.com
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Community College of Baltimore County
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator, Disability Support Services
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Jul 2016 - Jul 2019
In this position I gained a depth of experience in coordinating educational resources and accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities. My position initially focused on a single campus, but soon I oversaw data management and accommodation coordination across four campus locations. In this role I gained first-hand knowledge of the benefits and challenges faced by disabled individuals that are pursuing their post-secondary education in a community college setting. Each year I worked with students to provide access and training to assistive technologies, and ensure that alternative text materials are provided in a timely manner. Some of my key responsibilities included: • Organized and improved database and file management processes for disability office supporting over 1,000 students across four campus locations. • Researched alternative text resources and learning assistive technologies, and provided one-on-one troubleshooting for students, faculty, and staff • Communicate data protection policies (FERPA) and disability accommodation procedures to visiting students and campus units • Event management, coordinated incoming student information sessions, developed marketing materials and communications about our services
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Advisor & Teaching Assistant, Political Science
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Aug 2011 - May 2015
As a program advisor and teaching assistant, I developed instructional and informational presentation skills at the post-secondary level. I led informational workshops designed to help students understand resources and pathways for success. As a trained instructor I worked with students to build foundational elements in their learning experience, and cultivated critical discussion around foundational knowledge in international politics, society, and economics. Some of my key responsibilities included: • Provided comprehensive academic advising for all undergraduate political science and legal studies majors • Implemented inclusive, holistic advising practices for BIPOC, international, first-generation, disabled, and 'at-risk' students • Organized and led key student development workshops for program majors on department policies, degree planning, and professional development resources • Taught Introduction to Comparative Politics and Introduction to World Politics to 90 students per semester, for 4 semesters • Crafted student assignments and presentations using Universal Design in Learning (UDL) guidelines and facilitated student discussion sections to reinforce topic engagement
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Graduate Research Assistant
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Oct 2009 - Jun 2011
I took on this role in order to focus on quantitative and qualitative research in an applied setting. In this role I was able to understand the process through which survey research is conducted for various types of clientele. I worked on projects which utilized survey research to ascertain customer service feedback. Some of my key responsibilities included: • Assisted lead researchers in end-to-end testing, coding, and data-base analysis of large-scale surveys (telephone, web, in-person) • Supported program evaluation and community needs assessment, including interviews, focus groups, data analytics, and visualization • Collaborated on reviewing existing research, writing literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies
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Education
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2011 - 2017
University of Massachusetts Amherst
M.A. (PhD Candidate), Political Science -
2009 - 2011
University of Cincinnati
M.A., Political Science -
2004 - 2008
The University of Georgia
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, International Affairs -
2010 -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Intensive Hindi Language Program South Asian Summer Language Institute
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