Samantha Truman
Lead Consultant (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism) at Advancing Health Equity- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Psychological Safety Practitioner
The Fearless Organization ScanJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Certified IDI Administrator
INTERCULTURAL DEVELOPMENT INVENTORY, LLC (IDI, LLC)Apr, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Somatic Abolitionist Coach
Education for racial equity
Experience
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Advancing Health Equity
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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Lead Consultant (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-racism)
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Dec 2020 - Present
Partner with client companies in healthcare to drive organizational culture transformation and create safe, inclusive work environments that result in improved retention rates of diverse, multicultural staff. Provide advice, analysis, and training on inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism for organizations. Facilitate IDEA assessments using the Continuum of Being Antiracist, reviewing policies, practices, and behaviors, and conducting focus groups and interviews. ● Executed 12-month engagement for nonprofit healthcare provider with 250 staff; assessed 5+ locations and provided recommendations for policy change to support their commitment to DEI and anti-racism. ● Performed cultural and JEDI assessment for NIH-funded scientific study consortium of 26 US universities; delivered keynote presentations with findings and recommended strategic roadmap for transformation. ● Develop health equity education programs. ● Optimize corporate training courses based on corporate data evaluation. ● Audit DEI-related training courses and materials for clients. ● Deliver public presentations on unconscious bias, anti-racism, and equity. Show less
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Courage to Care
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
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Jul 2020 - Present
Provide perspectives, insights, and knowledge to clients as a Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) subject matter expert. Coach individuals and facilitate group sessions around race and racism, micro-behaviors, unconscious bias, belonging, organizational culture, psychological safety, intercultural competency, and inclusive leadership. Developed training for and interviewed and onboarded new hires. Created and delivered client proposals. Clients: large healthcare organizations, insurance companies, and law firms. ● Improved Psychological Safety assessment results by 42% in a year through continued coaching, group facilitation and workshops for university client leadership team. ● Provided Team Norms/Workplace Conduct: Train the Trainer series to transform internal training results and reduce BIPOC/nonBIPOC staff challenges for healthcare organization. ● Facilitated conversations on racism and performed qualitative assessments of culture for hospital system. ● Hired by Major Insurance Client to address cultural dynamics challenges and reduce associated POC turnover. ● Secured approval of +$170K funding for next phase by presenting results and recommendations to C-suite. ● Designed and implemented a 3-year DEI strategy, developed a tactical roadmap. ● Analyzed 5 years of client qualitative data and performed quantitative assessment and analysis of all of their policies and procedures; worked with peers. ● Developed and delivered training on psychological safety to leadership team of 77. ● Created and delivered training series on cultural competency and intercultural dynamics. ● Clarify connections across EEO, policies and business results for clients to help them achieve their goals. ● Collaborate with clients’ internal communications teams to develop engaging and inspiring inclusion and diversity communication strategy. Show less
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Founder/ Principal Consultant
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Jul 2020 - Present
Provide thought leadership, change management tools, and humble inquiry to drive strategic DEIJ initiatives, growth, and company-wide culture transformation. Consult and collaborate with key stakeholders and team members. Analyze quantitative and qualitative sources, leverage DEIJ data analytics, develop DEIJ initiatives and processes, and lead transformation of sustainable, diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations. Clients: major healthcare institutions, academia, nonprofits, small to mid-sized businesses, and law firms ● Facilitated 600+ DEIJ sessions with 1000s of participants including C-suite, leadership, and staff. ● Provided series of equity and psychological safety workshops to health consulting organization. ● Increased revenue from client contracts by 25% over 2-year period. ● Developed health equity education programs with universities, communities, and healthcare organizations. ● Audit DEI-related training courses and materials for clients. ● Deliver public presentations on unconscious bias, anti-racism, and equity. ● Manage EEO investigations including research and analysis. Show less
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American Airlines
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United States
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Airlines and Aviation
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Instructor
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Apr 2017 - Jun 2020
Trained 26K flight attendants (250/day) on Cultural Competency, International Global Relations, Unconscious Bias, Security & Safety, Customer Service, and Leadership for flight attendants. Evaluated and qualified flight attendants annually. Collaborated with other Training Managers. Reported to Senior Training Manager. ● Led 500+ trainings on Unconscious Bias to 10K staff members over 1 year. ● Provided thought leadership to Learning & Development Team to incorporate DEI insights into trainings. ● Coached and developed leaders to facilitate DEI programs and Courageous Conversations. ● Helped develop program materials to advance DEI awareness, learning, and action planning. ● Introduced standardized training for cohesive learning environments; monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process. ● Implemented diverse instructional methods to optimize trainee engagement; delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety. Show less
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Managing Director
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Jun 2012 - Apr 2017
Directed strategic growth of Caribbean production company leading business operations and diversity initiatives. Oversaw ongoing productions, workflows, and project communications, including budget and timeline management. Developed branding statements, commercials, and advertising for clients. Partnered with outside investors and business partner owners to drive growth. Led and managed film, commercial, and advertising projects with budgets of $50K-$500K. Directly managed staff of 25. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ● Grew external investments by 15% over 3 years supporting projects exploring social issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. ● Decreased production cost 22% through contract negotiations and relationship management. ● Improved employee satisfaction 40% by implementing performance incentives and launching 1st employee wellness initiative. ● Attracted and hired diverse cast, production staff, and internal staff, inclusive of race, neurodivergence, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disabilities. ● Installed metrics and measures to track and validate diversity targets. ● Coached clients on the value of inclusion and diversity in advertising, commercials, and films; collaborated with clients to ensure diversity and inclusion in their projects. ● Coordinated with government institutions to secure licenses and locations for production. Show less
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