Experience

Operation Crossroads Africa

• United States
• International Affairs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Manager/Advisor

  • Jun 2002 - Present

  Establish relationships and worked with NGOs and government institutions in various countries in Africa. Provide young North Americans volunteer opportunities to serve on service projects in several African countries each summer. Operation Crossroads Africa volunteers live with other members of their team as a group in a village, often with only the basic amenities and without many of the modern conveniences Westerners take for granted mostly located in rural African areas. service projects Include: •Community Construction Projects •Community Health / Medical Outreach Projects •Agriculture / Reforestation Projects •Education / Training Projects •Women’s Service Projects



St. Elizabeth Healthcare

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• AVP, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  • Mar 2021 - Oct 2022

• System Director, Diversity & Inclusion

  • Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  Provide vision, leadership, coordination and strategic planning for the design, implementation and ongoing review of an enterprise-wide plan to drive diversity and inclusion throughout the organization that is customer focused. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.


Dayton Children's Hospital
• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee
• Director of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

  • Apr 2018 - Jul 2019


RWJBarnabas Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Diversity and Inclusion & Community Partnership

  • Apr 2017 - Apr 2018

  Provide executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for institutional diversity and inclusion in the areas of programming, human resources, cultural competency, community building, health disparities, social impact, and resource management. Provide executive-level leadership, strategic planning, and oversight for institutional diversity and inclusion in the areas of programming, human resources, cultural competency, community building, health disparities, social impact, and resource management.


NAAAHR-Pittsburgh: National Association of African-Americans in Human Resources
• President

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017


UPMC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Program Director, Cultural Competency, Inclusion & Community Health

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2017

  Provide strategic and comprehensive support in areas of diversity, inclusion, cultural competency and community engagement at UPMC, a $10 billion integrated global health enterprise, with more than 66,000 employees, 20+ hospitals and over 500 clinical locations with long-term care and senior living facilities. Deploy inclusion strategy to meet the diversity and inclusion goals focused on company, customer and community experience. Conduct external benchmarking; identify trends, or best practices on diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and social responsibility.

• Program Director, Inclusion Initiatives & Community Engagement

  • Aug 2013 - Aug 2014

  Responsible for the direction and coordination of UPMC Inclusion Initiatives internally or externally. Develop strategies that align these initiatives to UPMC business needs. Promote UPMC's commitment in areas of employee engagement and community engagement. Plan, develop and monitor departmental missions, annual goals and objectives in conjunction with UPMC corporate philosophy, policies, strategies and business goals. Work closely with the Director Strategy and Operations and Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, and other UPMC leaders to ensure that diversity and inclusion is a key part of UPMC business.



Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)

• Diversity & Inclusion Consultant

  • Jul 2011 - Mar 2013

  •Consults with organizational leaders, DE&I Program leaders, and Councils to provide direction, Develop and implement Diversity & Inclusion goals, and incorporate diversity strategies and actions into business plans, employment, workforce development initiatives, and succession planning. Participates in Diversity action planning to identify barriers to employee development, promotion, and retention, and works with management and business partners to formulate viable solutions to identified barriers. Facilitates DE&I education and training opportunities for associates, managers, and physicians. Support Meaningful Use and Equity & Care initiatives. Developed and maintain D&I Dashboard, reported/interpret metrics to senior leaders and monitor the effectiveness of programs and make recommendations for action. Discover, recommend, and pursue opportunities to align strategic goals, in diversity, equity & inclusion, recruitment & retention, staff development, and cultural competence to impact staff, physicians, patients, families, and the communities we serve. Advisor/manager of Associate Resource Groups (ARGs), manage the formation & operation of new groups. Champion and builds relationships with the external community and manage relationships with community organizations.



Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Human Resources Diversity Specialist

  • May 2007 - Mar 2011

  Provides consultation and technical support to Senior Vice Presidents to foster and institutionalize culturally competent care and services as well as lead in the development and implementation of a diverse workforce and cultural competency plans. Designed, develop, and conduct diversity awareness and cultural competency training for over 12,000 employees; facilitated leadership, cross-cultural communication, and team building sessions across the organization train the trainer workshops and interdisciplinary new hire orientation. Partner with senior leaders and managers to lead and facilitate change in the delivery of culturally competent patient care to ensure the best outcomes for all patients and produced workforce reports. Manage diversity climate assessment survey and diversity annual report, member of the Performance Management Design team. Certified Symphony Performance Management trainer. Co-lead the development and implementation of the hospital’s first-ever Supplier Diversity program. Support diversity recruitment and retention initiatives and establish relationships with universities/colleges. Manage the Diversity Advisory Council; review and update the DAC charter and the institution’s diversity & inclusion commitment policy. Designed and implemented the new Diversity Advisory Council structure. Implemented and manage the institution’s mentoring program with 160 employees participating. Managed and provided leadership support to all Employee Resource Groups and Lunch and Learns. Ensure diversity and inclusion strategies are aligned with the business goals. Identify and develop community engagement by establishing and supporting community agencies & initiatives.



DaimlerChrysler

• United States
• Professional Training and Coaching

• HR Employment Supervisor

  • Sep 2006 - May 2007

  •Supervised Employment office HR Generalists and responsible for 3000 plant hourly staff •Facilitated manpower meeting and hourly staff work assignments within various manufacturing departments •Facilitate new hire orientation, and training •Provided advice to management and union officials •Employee/Labor Relations. Investigates and responds to all reported employee issues. Ensures timely resolution of grievances and discipline reviews. Responsible for employee attendance tracking, performance management, issued discipline and counseled hourly employees; implemented company policies and processes •Consult with other departmental managers in relation to recruitment, performance improvement, staff development and administers contract compliance based on the collective bargaining agreement



Michigan Works! Macomb/St. Clair

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Employment Specialist

  • Feb 2004 - Sep 2006

  •Pre-screen/review resumes and selected candidates to be interviewed for vacant positions within Michigan Works! Employment Services •Conducted background checks and new employee orientation •Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee issues; facilitated new hire orientation, training and workshops •Researched, developed, and revised training materials. Worked one-on-one with employers to recruit job candidates and develop mini-job fairs. Provided career guidance and training