Mikaila Brown, PhD

Assistant Vice Chancellor at Rancho Santiago Community College District
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Santa Ana, California, United States, US
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  • French Professional working proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Ruchira Dasanayake

Mikaila is a personable and approachable leader that conducts all business relationships with the highest level of integrity. In the instances I have had the pleasure of working closely with her, I have seen her both support and challenge me to achieve excellence. Mikaila understands the services marketplace, client & vendor requirements and was proactive in seeking out relationships that contributed to a solid return. Her drive and energy level are outstanding and she casts such a positive shadow as a leader.

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Credentials

  • Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises
    Office of the Mayor of New York City
    Aug, 2020
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Rancho Santiago Community College District
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Assistant Vice Chancellor
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Spearheads all Districtwide People and Culture functions related to learning and development, policy/process innovations, and equity compliance/investigations. Helps create and bring to life differentiated yet relatable lean learning and development programs, modernized policy and processes, as well as equitable compliance and investigations to ensure belonging. Also serves as the District's Title IX and Section 504/ADA coordinator and oversees duties encompassing all aspects of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”), U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”), Title IX, Jeanne Clery Act and related federal/state/local legislation. Show less

  • The Common Thread Project
    • United States
    • Retail
    • Founder/ CEO
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      The Common Thread Project is an innovative DEI consulting, coaching, and educational firm working with corporations like MasterCard, Guess, and KPMG while also leading diversity training for many universities like FIT and John Jay. The mission is to help build organizational environments where all employees feel like their contributions are seen, heard, and rewarded. The DEI specialists involved use innovative workshops, group coaching, and consulting techniques to support professional communities in the design and development of policies, practices, and cultures where historically marginalized people can succeed. The Common Thread Project helps accomplish DEI goals organizationally or individually through two main product offerings: THE TABLE and THE SEAT. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 - Built around the fearless facilitation of hard truths that are currently creating barriers to embedding DEI into an organization’s framework. The DEI training sessions are customized, theory-based, and accessible to all learning styles. 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐓 - A private, membership group that helps Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioners go from overwhelmed, unsure, and overextended to better supported, informed, and empowered. Show less

  • Cornell University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Course Author & Facilitator, eCornell
      • Aug 2020 - Present

      Facilitates courses in relation to Growth Leadership for Female Entrepreneurs; Diversity & Inclusion at Work; Fostering an Inclusive Climate; Counteracting Unconscious Bias; D&I-Improving Engagement; Funding Your Venture and Business Planning. Also, co-authored and facilitated a course in Fashion Product Line Development. Facilitates courses in relation to Growth Leadership for Female Entrepreneurs; Diversity & Inclusion at Work; Fostering an Inclusive Climate; Counteracting Unconscious Bias; D&I-Improving Engagement; Funding Your Venture and Business Planning. Also, co-authored and facilitated a course in Fashion Product Line Development.

  • eCornell
    • United States
    • E-Learning Providers
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Associate Director of Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
      • Jul 2021 - Aug 2022

      Refined and executed the vision and direction of DEI initiatives across Cornell and oversaw, developed, and evaluated all course programs and content, with a specific focus on inclusion. Managed eCornell's DEI committee and supported them in the facilitation of eCornell's courageous conversation series, as well as monthly, diverse cultural celebrations. Evaluated eCornell's DEI certificate's efficacy, developed recommendations and reports, and implemented changes as necessary. Designed and facilitated weekly training on the inclusion-focused subject matter. Established and supported eCornell's Employee Resource Groups (ERG), as well as support our corporate clients with the establishment of their own ERGs. Created sustainable structures to advance DEI and build community amongst our 750 employees. Organized and facilitated eCornell’s Diversity & Inclusion Symposium Conference, which was attended by 500 D&I certificate students. Show less

  • CUNY School of Professional Studies
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Instructor & Curriculum Designer, Learning Across America
      • Jun 2019 - Oct 2021

      Designed and taught courses related to NYC Fashion: Unique Style, Shared Stories; NYC Fashion: Cinema, Costume, and Character; Off to a Fresh Start-Up: How to Design The Business of Your Dreams; Fashion Politics: Addressing Diversity & Inclusion in the Fashion Industry. Designed and taught courses related to NYC Fashion: Unique Style, Shared Stories; NYC Fashion: Cinema, Costume, and Character; Off to a Fresh Start-Up: How to Design The Business of Your Dreams; Fashion Politics: Addressing Diversity & Inclusion in the Fashion Industry.

  • Sidewalk Safaris Cultural Shopping Tours
    • United States
    • Apparel & Fashion
    • CEO & Founder
      • Jan 2017 - Mar 2020

      Liaised with local community leaders and minoritized fashion artisans to develop educational tour packages for the public, partnering local minority-owned boutiques with corporations like Mastercard and Bank of America. Liaised with local community leaders and minoritized fashion artisans to develop educational tour packages for the public, partnering local minority-owned boutiques with corporations like Mastercard and Bank of America.

  • Cornell University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Guest Lecturer
      • Jun 2018 - May 2019

      Lectured in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design. Faculty advising to the Fashion Scholarship Fund and The Cornell Fashion Industry Network. Lectured in the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design. Faculty advising to the Fashion Scholarship Fund and The Cornell Fashion Industry Network.

  • Artist Empowerment
    • Nyack, New York, United States
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2015 - Oct 2015

      Served as the liaison between the CEO and all contractors, clients, customer, prospects, and audiences of the Artist Empowerment Group. Was responsible for project planning, project management, business growth strategies, implementation of marketing campaigns, and administrative tasks, managed team members and balanced all company responsibilities for CEO. Served as the liaison between the CEO and all contractors, clients, customer, prospects, and audiences of the Artist Empowerment Group. Was responsible for project planning, project management, business growth strategies, implementation of marketing campaigns, and administrative tasks, managed team members and balanced all company responsibilities for CEO.

  • The Toy Foundation
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Foundation Coordinator
      • 2013 - Jun 2015

      Worked closely with the executive leadership of the Foundation to develop its visions and strategies through all aspects of an integrated fundraising program. Planned, organized, and directed aggressive and comprehensive annual fundraising campaigns reaching all sectors of the toy industry. Pursued fundraising strategies that enhanced the long-term financial health of the Foundation. Coordinated the distribution of Foundation funds. Worked closely with the executive leadership of the Foundation to develop its visions and strategies through all aspects of an integrated fundraising program. Planned, organized, and directed aggressive and comprehensive annual fundraising campaigns reaching all sectors of the toy industry. Pursued fundraising strategies that enhanced the long-term financial health of the Foundation. Coordinated the distribution of Foundation funds.

  • Private Tutoring Service
    • Wellington, Florida, United States
    • Academic Advisor
      • 2011 - 2013

      Advised high school, and professional equestrians in fulfilling their academic Humanities requirements. Guided these students in completing thesis work, weekly research papers, and projects. Developed innovative strategies to engage students in difficult subjects and inspire denthusiasm for their studies. Advised high school, and professional equestrians in fulfilling their academic Humanities requirements. Guided these students in completing thesis work, weekly research papers, and projects. Developed innovative strategies to engage students in difficult subjects and inspire denthusiasm for their studies.

  • Office of State Senator Oscar Braynon II
    • Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area
    • Legislative Assistant/Project Manager
      • 2010 - 2011

      Drafted and filed bills. Managed the senator's schedule and monitored the completion of critical outputs. Liaised between legislative body and constituents on issues ranging from foreclosure to incarceration. Assisted in implementing community projects throughout the 33rd District. Planned events that informed constituents of projects and programs that support community needs. Drafted and filed bills. Managed the senator's schedule and monitored the completion of critical outputs. Liaised between legislative body and constituents on issues ranging from foreclosure to incarceration. Assisted in implementing community projects throughout the 33rd District. Planned events that informed constituents of projects and programs that support community needs.

  • Cool Kids Learn
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • United Way Program Coordinator
      • 2008 - 2009

      Developed and managed all United Way-sponsored programs in the greater Miami area. Designed and oversaw the implementation of a curriculum utilized by over 100 elementary students. Supervised a staff of over 20 instructors, and administrative and support staff. Developed marketing strategies, which included writing grants, planning fundraising events, writing and posting articles with related media outlets, and networking with potential investors in the educational, governmental, and business sectors. Monitored a budget of over $100,000.00. Show less

  • Harlem Children's Zone
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • College Preparatory Advisor and Program Supervisor
      • 2002 - 2005

      Provided college selection advisement and supplementary academic monitoring and support. Supervised a young women’s support group that dealt with issues centered on positive self-awareness and sexuality. Supervised a bi-weekly fashion unit that promoted self-confidence in young women through personally created material expressions of individuality. Provided college selection advisement and supplementary academic monitoring and support. Supervised a young women’s support group that dealt with issues centered on positive self-awareness and sexuality. Supervised a bi-weekly fashion unit that promoted self-confidence in young women through personally created material expressions of individuality.

  • Ogilvy & Mather
    • Accra, Greater Accra, Ghana
    • Account Manager/Media Consultant
      • 2000 - 2001

      Managed the creative planning, and execution of all TV, print, and radio media initiatives for international clients such as Nestle, Unilever, Multichoice, and Labadi Beach Hotel (a subsidiary of Lonhro Africa hotels) within the West Africa arena; as well as domestic clients like SSB Bank, Home Finance Company Limited, State Insurance Company. Assisted in the coordination of major events, in particular the organizing of pre-pageant/ pageant activities for the 2000 Ms. Ghana Beauty Competition. Managed the creative planning, and execution of all TV, print, and radio media initiatives for international clients such as Nestle, Unilever, Multichoice, and Labadi Beach Hotel (a subsidiary of Lonhro Africa hotels) within the West Africa arena; as well as domestic clients like SSB Bank, Home Finance Company Limited, State Insurance Company. Assisted in the coordination of major events, in particular the organizing of pre-pageant/ pageant activities for the 2000 Ms. Ghana Beauty Competition.

Education

  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Anthropology and Education
    2002 - 2007
  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Anthropology & Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications with a Concentration in Culture, Minor in Urban Education
    1996 - 2000

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