Managing Director, People and Culture

• Jul 2022 - Present

Jean Hardisty Initiative Steering Committee Member

• Mar 2021 - Present

Executive Board Member

• Sep 2021 - Present

Senior Manager , Team Development

• Mar 2021 - Jun 2022

As a Senior People Growth Manager, I am the owner of (responsible for building, developing, and managing) our learning and development opportunities for intact teams at DoorDash. This role ensures that all team development solutions are strategically linked to business needs and DoorDash’s DEI strategy, where the advancement of underrepresented employees is every employee’s responsibility. This position plays a critical role in designing, developing, and delivering inclusive learning experiences and serves as a strategic and trusted advisor about team development to our Director of People Growth, other internal People teams, and business leaders Director and above. Show less

Manager of People Growth

• Jun 2019 - Feb 2021

Work directly with senior leaders, HR partners, and external providers to assess, scope, and design what the learning experience means at DoorDash through a DEI lens.Reports to the VP of Global Culture, Belonging, and People Growth and a member of the team that is “Delivering Good” with a relentless pursuit of diversity, inclusion, and equity.Job Includes:- Develop and guide the vision, strategy and end-to-end operations of the People Growth function, focused on our learning and development efforts- Serve as a strategic and trusted advisor to senior leaders across our business regarding People Growth challenges and opportunities, and solve for them in the strategy, design, and delivery of the People Growth function- People obsessed with all things learning; geek out over new modes of learning and experimenting with interactive and hands-on education as a way to develop humanistic, inclusive leaders who are aligned to DoorDash’s company values- Care deeply about expanding upon our existing culture to build in learning behaviors as a core part of the People Growth strategy- Strongly believe that one of the core tenets of a successful People Growth strategy is the advancement and upward mobility of underrepresented employees Show less

Senior Culture and DEI Consultant

• Apr 2020 - Apr 2021

Executive Board Member

• Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

WeGotNext amplifies individual stories of adventure and activism from communities that have been underrepresented in outdoor, conservation and environmental spaces. Storytelling is a powerful tool for activating change, building resilience among communities, and fortifying our identities as humans. The stories of WeGotNext Ambassadors serve to inspire individuals and remove barriers to become engaged in outdoor spaces, ensuring advocates on behalf of the environment for this generation and those to come. Show less

Diversity & Inclusion Learning Program Director

• Oct 2015 - Apr 2020

Spearheaded strategy, managed training and discussions on topics that affect the workplace in a negative way, to educate and stimulate understanding including anti-bullying, emotional intelligence, and diversity and acceptance to a wide range of participants including parents, teachers, and students. Promoted the Human Resource function by facilitating internship partnerships with universities in the area, and developing HR processes, employee handbook, and strategic action plan as part of engagement strategy and community involvement. Facilitated group discussions for up to 40 participants of diverse backgrounds, experience and age. - Facilitated classroom discussions with 30 teenage students on conflict management, increasing coping skills and to educate on strategies for prevention. Provided training for children in the Chicago Public School from 2nd to 8th grade, and engaged the Principle, teachers, and parents. - Co-facilitated training for 250 adults on group management techniques and strategies to reduce conflict and mitigate bullying, as part of diversity and inclusion acceptance. Show less

Learning and Org Development

• Jan 2018 - Jul 2019

Responsible for inventing, designing, improving, and deploying enterprise-wide tools, technology, and programs in the areas of Onboarding, Talent and Performance Management, Learning and Leadership Development, Caree Development, DEI and Workforce Analytics. Focuses on the improvement and design of tools and programs related to Onboarding, employee engagement Diversity & inclusion, learning & development and career development. Partners with employees and leadership within and outside of the Human Resources function —including our global operations—to ensure that we are providing the best tools and programs to help our people drive their growth, performance, careers, and wellbeing. Show less

Talent Development Specialist (Emphasis in Diversity & Inclusion)

• Feb 2016 - Feb 2018

Responsible for cultivating the employees’ skills and knowledge by sharing expertise and experiences, stimulating growth. Advocate for the reducing and ultimate elimination of unconscious bias in the workplace, through robust Education strategy, and the promotion of equal opportunity and a diverse environment. Creation and facilitation onboarding and engagement content, specifically designed for new hires and senior leadership. Conducted frequent system analysis and deep dives as an ATS/CRM expert, providing subject matter expertise and coaching to business owners. Ensure relevant and timely content is available in the repository and library, including the addition of new topics, scripts, and consultancy ideas. - Support and facilitate training on effective business communication and sales strategies to a group of more than 700 billers, as part of engagement and succession planning strategy. - Subject matter expertise in a wide variety of coaching methods and training, including innovative virtual training programs, delivered to senior leadership to enable more advanced skills uplift. - Build robust competency models to measure internal employees’ performance and alter the company’s selection process, increasing talent acquisition of high performers and the retention of talent. Show less