Experience

Martin University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area



University of Indianapolis

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President and Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer

  • Jun 2017 - Feb 2019

  Indianapolis, Indiana Area As a member of the President's Cabinet, provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for equity and inclusion initiatives at the University of Indianapolis. Also responsible for developing a system-wide approach to enhancing excellence through diversity and inclusion of students, faculty and staff. Leads the design, implementation, and assessment of institutional diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure alignment with the University’s long term strategic plan. Also… Show more As a member of the President's Cabinet, provides vision, leadership, management, and strategic planning for equity and inclusion initiatives at the University of Indianapolis. Also responsible for developing a system-wide approach to enhancing excellence through diversity and inclusion of students, faculty and staff. Leads the design, implementation, and assessment of institutional diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure alignment with the University’s long term strategic plan. Also assists in creating a collaborative organizational culture that is committed to inclusive excellence, provides appropriate support, and engenders respect and dignity at all levels of the organization. Show less



Framingham State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Officer of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE)

  • Jan 2016 - May 2017

  Greater Boston Area As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provides broad vision and leadership to enhance the learning, living, and working community of all campus members, and position the institution as an effective community partner. Responsible for engaging senior leadership colleagues and other campus constituents to plan and implement measures that leverage diversity and achieve inclusive excellence for all students and employees, and strategically positions the university for the coming decades. Also… Show more As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, provides broad vision and leadership to enhance the learning, living, and working community of all campus members, and position the institution as an effective community partner. Responsible for engaging senior leadership colleagues and other campus constituents to plan and implement measures that leverage diversity and achieve inclusive excellence for all students and employees, and strategically positions the university for the coming decades. Also responsible for providing leadership resulting in increased advocacy, partnerships, alliances, and support, through engagement and outreach, with external groups (industries, schools, and community-based organizations). Responsible for overseeing initiatives to engage diverse external constituencies for the development and support of under-served communities throughout the region, and helping the institution to identify strategic opportunities for collaborations that benefit the greater community. Other responsibilities include: • Guiding and chronicling the development and administration of diversity and equity-related initiatives and programs; • Measuring campus climate and use results to drive strategic planning; • Playing a critical role in engaging the larger campus community in dialogue that results in understanding, respect, and inclusion, as well as keeping informed of the needs and climate of campus; • Participating to a substantial degree in formulating and determining University policies; • Providing reports to Board of Trustees; • Collaborating with leadership across divisions to ensure that goals and priorities are consistent, complementary, and aligned; • Ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.

• Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer

  • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Framingham, MA As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading the Division of Inclusive Excellence while providing counsel, vision, and leadership to campus in areas of diversity, inclusion, positive campus culture, and organizational change. Also responsible for the development and implementation of the university-wide Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, developing metrics and a dashboard to ensure accountability, tracking, and monitoring of inclusive excellence efforts in all… Show more As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for leading the Division of Inclusive Excellence while providing counsel, vision, and leadership to campus in areas of diversity, inclusion, positive campus culture, and organizational change. Also responsible for the development and implementation of the university-wide Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence, developing metrics and a dashboard to ensure accountability, tracking, and monitoring of inclusive excellence efforts in all divisions. Other responsibilities include: • Guiding and chronicling the development and administration of diversity and equity-related initiatives and programs; • Measuring campus climate and use results to drive strategic planning; • Playing a critical role in engaging the larger campus community in dialogue that results in understanding, respect, and inclusion, as well as keeping informed of the needs and climate of campus; • Participating to a substantial degree in formulating and determining University policies; • Providing reports to Board of Trustees; • Collaborating with leadership across divisions to ensure that goals and priorities are consistent, complimentary, and aligned; • Ensuring that affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity are integrally tied to all actions and decisions in areas of responsibility.



Grand Valley State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Vice President for Strategy & Implementation, Inclusion & Equity Division

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Allendale, MI As a component of the Inclusion and Equity Division, the office of Strategic Implementation's mission is to provide leadership in the implementation of initiatives that achieve inclusive excellence for the university, and enhance intercultural competency for students, faculty and staff. Strategic implementation involves the process of putting strategies into action to achieve goals and objectives. Working collaboratively with institutional stakeholders and constituents, responsibilities… Show more As a component of the Inclusion and Equity Division, the office of Strategic Implementation's mission is to provide leadership in the implementation of initiatives that achieve inclusive excellence for the university, and enhance intercultural competency for students, faculty and staff. Strategic implementation involves the process of putting strategies into action to achieve goals and objectives. Working collaboratively with institutional stakeholders and constituents, responsibilities include leading the facilitation and execution of plans that promote systemic inclusion and intercultural competence for the university. Additionally responsible for interfacing with various university offices such as the Office of the Provost, Admissions, University Development, the Padnos International Center, and the Office of Graduate Studies through collaborative projects and committee participation.

• Director, Office of Intercultural Training, Learning & Development

  • Jul 2011 - Dec 2013

  Allendale, MI Responsible for the leading initiatives that provide professional learning and development opportunities that enhance cultural competencies and promote intercultural experiences for faculty, staff and students. In this role, I am also responsible for designing, developing and managing a professional development learning curriculum to support the institution’s commitment to promoting and integrating diversity, inclusion and equity in all aspects of university life.



Enterculture LLC

• CEO

  • Dec 2010 - Dec 2014

  Solution-based Diversity & Inclusion Training, Consulting, Marketing and Communications services. Specializing in Organizational Diversity & Inclusion Initiative development, management and administration.


Experience Grand Rapids
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Diversity & Inclusion

  • Nov 2010 - Jul 2011

Steelcase
• United States
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee
• Diversity & Inclusion

  • Jun 2007 - Aug 2010


Detroit Technologies Inc.

• United States
• Manufacturing

• Vice President,Business Development & Chief Diversity Officer

  • Mar 2000 - May 2007

  Certified Minority-Owned Business, Automotive OEM Supplier of Leather Interiors, Rear Compartments and Acoustic Products


Michigan Consolidated Gas Company
• Supplier Diversity

  • 1991 - 1999