Experience

City of Greenbelt, Maryland

• United States
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• DEI Officer

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  • Designs, establishes, and manages the City’s new Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. • Leads a comprehensive approach to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and cultural responsiveness in citywide policy development, legislation, procurement practices, hiring practices, procedures, and operations. • Leads the development of a comprehensive DEI strategy for the City, including conducting a needs assessment; identifying priorities; recommending DEI initiatives and programs; and development of a DEI Action Plan. • Develops, leads, and coordinates DEI training, seminars, workshops, and employee resource groups to include an awareness and understanding of equity related concepts. • Defines DEI performance measures; tracks and analyzes the effectiveness of DEI strategies and programs against these metrics; and uses the data to make recommendations on goals and objectives to improve City programs, policies, and procedures; and to improve the cultural proficiency within the organization. • Oversees and manages the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion departmental budget. • Creates opportunities to engage and educate external communities regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supports efforts to provide community advocacy initiatives and culturally competent community programming. • Creates a tool kit of diversity, equity, inclusion, and best practices. • Composes written reports to the Mayor and City Council on the progress and effectiveness of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the City. • Develops strategies focused on recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. • Presents DEI related reports and status on DEI initiatives to the City Council, City Manager, the Leadership Team, staff groups, and other officials and groups as required. • Serves as the City’s subject matter expert on diversity, equity, and inclusion; and represents the City effectively on equity issues in a variety of forums Show less



Genentech

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Partnerships Project Coordinator

  • Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Supports team in developing project plans, including objectives, deliverables, scope, timing, milestones, roles and responsibilities • Supports CDO Operations Manager with ERG budget reconciliation, reporting, communications, and additional misc. responsibilities • Works with team to ensure an effective and efficient implementation, maintenance and systems feedback for various program • Contributes to program development and strategy conversations • Coordinates, develops and manages meeting agendas, action/decision logs and meeting minutes • Regularly consults with team and other cross-functional partners to remain abreast of relevant project developments and keeps others apprised of project status Show less



Coastal Carolina University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director Intercultural and Inclusion Student Services

  • Oct 2021 - Oct 2022



Miami University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of Intercultural Initiatives

  • Mar 2020 - Oct 2021



Texas A&M University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant

  • Jan 2017 - May 2018