Executive Director - DEI Strategy

• Apr 2023 - Present

Vice President, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Apr 2020 - May 2023

I lead the execution of Circa's internal and external DEI strategy. Circa helps companies accelerate their success by building more diverse, innovative and high-performing teams. A robust portfolio of SaaS-based solutions and unparalleled industry expertise gives organizations the tools and knowledge they need to radically change how they approach talent acquisition, workforce recruiting and OFCCP compliance management. https://hubs.li/H0t194R0

Vice President, Thought Leadership and Partnerships

• Jan 2017 - Apr 2020

Led the execution of Circa's thought leadership strategy through webinars, conferences, newsletter publication, and content marketing. Additionally responsible for partnerships and contractual/legal affairs.

Vice President, Compliance, Human Resources, and Business Operations

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2018

Provided leadership and direction and drove organizational efficiencies in Compliance Operations, Sales Support, Business Operations, and Human Resources areas of the business. Functioned as a member of the Executive Leadership Team to guide the business, plan and achieve sales, budget and profitability goals. Spun up team and developed processes, systems, manual of operations, and metrics, around the company's OFCCP compliance operations and compliance audit support services, developed and standardized training. Accomplishments: Project managed the development of additional functionalities in our compliance product to match new federal regulatory requirements, enabling Circa to be the first and only provider to go live with a fully compliant solution on day one new regulations took effect. Led the development of Circa's highly rated webinar series and The OFCCP Digest newsletter and built a roster of highly acclaimed panelists, contributors, and authors; firmly establishing Circa's thought leadership in the OFCCP Compliance industry. Show less

Director, Human Resources and Business Operations

• Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

Directed the execution and implementation of human resources services, programs and policies for the entire company. Promoted to assume responsibility for all of Business Operations in 2009 overseeing HR, Finance, and Administration. Successfully led human resources programs and initiatives during the downturn to cultivate a high performance culture, support workforce retooling, and maintain operational efficiencies.

Manager, Human Resources

• Aug 2006 - Oct 2008

Responsible for strategic and day-to-day administration of human resources programs across multiple offices. Accomplishments: Project managed a compensation analysis to review internal and external equity, and the development of a company-wide compensation plan and salary scale that was competitive and consistent with our lead market compensation strategy. Implemented a process for job evaluation and standardized job descriptions for all positions. Developed career paths for the sales organization. Developed human resources systems, programs and policies for a rapidly growing organization with multiple offices. Show less

Employment Specialist

• May 2003 - Aug 2006

Responsible for providing employment services to employers interested in diversity recruitment and affirmative action compliance. Developed a strong track record of quality long-term placements and corporate relationships. Developed a strong network of community resources that provide employment services to employers seeking qualified candidates for open positions. Responsible for providing employment services to employers interested in diversity recruitment and affirmative action compliance. Developed a strong track record of quality long-term placements and corporate relationships. Developed a strong network of community resources that provide employment services to employers seeking qualified candidates for open positions.

Manager, Human Resources

• Jun 1992 - Oct 1997

PRRM is a development NGO in the Philippines that implemented pioneering work in Sustainable Rural Development Programs in the country. I started my almost 10-year career with them in Field Operations before transitioning to Human Resources. Fresh out of college with a degree in Economics, I was fortunate to be part of the team to pilot a comprehensive rural district development program that encompassed community health, micro-enterprise, environment, education, and self-governance, in five program areas and stand up their micro-credit and savings program to support social enterprise, following the Grameen Bank model. Later, my work evolved to include leadership of Disaster Relief, Rescue, and Rehabilitation Programs following two major disasters in the Philippines, before returning to Corporate to assume a post in HR.Day-to-day administration of all HR programs for one of the largest development NGOs in the Philippines working in the sustainable rural development field. Responsible for execution of all HR functions across eight field offices and the corporate office, to include recruitment and hiring, onboarding, training, compensation, benefits, and performance management. Developed career development program, revamped compensation plan, and human resource information systems. Advised management on policy and compliance. http://www.prrm.org/beginnings.html Show less

Area Manager, Mt. Pinatubo Relief, Resettlement, and Rehabilitation Project

• Aug 1991 - Jun 1992

In June 1991, the eruption of a long dormant volcano in the Philippines, Mt. Pinatubo, sent pyroclastic flows down gulleys and rivers, burying entire villages and the countryside surrounding it. Many communities were dislocated, including an indigenous Aeta tribe. As Area Manager, I led the relief, resettlement, and rehabilitation program and the Pampanga field operations, which involved resettling the displaced Aeta tribe to a nearby mountain clearing, supervising the building of new shelters, bringing in food and medicines, as well as seeds and tools for planting crops, and livestock. Show less

Program Manager, Luzon Earthquake Rescue, Relief, and Rehabilitation Project

• Jul 1990 - Aug 1991

In 1990, a big 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the Philippines, leaving 4 mountain villages in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, facing food shortage due to massive landslides that buried the roads leading to their towns. As Program Manager, I led the rescue and relief operation to send provisions to these villages, which involved mobilizing dozens of volunteers from mountaineering associations, establishing a communications line, conducting a damage and needs assessment, securing funding from international organizations, supervising ground and air logistics to bring in much needed food and medicine, providing health services, and help them rebuild their livelihood. Show less

Section Head, Sustainable Rural Development Program

• Jan 1989 - Jul 1990

Led efforts towards the formation of micro-savings and micro-lending cooperatives patterned after the Grameen Bank model to demonstrate the creditworthiness of the poor and support livelihood projects for farmers and fisherfolk in 5 pilot program areas.

Technical Assistant to the President

• Mar 1988 - Dec 1988

Coordinated external relations and communications with program and funding partners locally and internationally.