Diversity
and Inclusion
Throughout my years of experience, I have helped various companies get closer to their diversity, equity & inclusion goals through diversity recruitment, communications, engagement and training.
intentionality fosters diversity
Diversity Recruitment
Recruiters from top companies nationwide and eager job seekers are invited each year to connect during this professional development experience. Attendees are able to receive a free headshot, update their LinkedIn profile, talk to a career coach or schedule a mock interview and resume critique. The fair offers job readiness resources and access to counselors to prepare the job seeker for employment opportunities.
As the lead project manager of the Career & Networking fair I:
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Directly managed a team of 5, oversaw 7 vendors and coordinated with over 75 recruiters and corporate sponsors,
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Managed Human Resources volunteers.
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Coordinated professional development workshops and networking events.
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Led event marketing, branding and attendee/ job seeker registration.
Pipeline Initiative
Future Housing Leaders (FHL) connects diverse college students to paid internship and entry-level jobs with top employers in the housing industry who are committed to diversity and inclusion. By providing access to job opportunities in sectors like housing, finance, real-estate, FinTech, and building and construction, FHL opens doors to careers in an important industry that makes a real impact in communities.
As one of the lead recruiters and core team members, I:
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Conducted and analyzed results from focus groups and surveys to gain a deeper understanding of the gap between diverse students and employment in the housing industry.
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Strategically identified locations (cities and universities) in which the program would be most successful in reaching high potential talent from a myriad of backgrounds.
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Coordinated with over 21 companies within the housing industry to hire diverse talent for summer internships.
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Led branding strategy for over 15 schools.
After one year, the program generated over 85 new hires for the participating companies.The 85 hires received high level training, access to Harvard ManageMentor and some went on to become brand ambassadors receiving offers for a second internship or an entry level position.
Engagement fosters an inclusive culture
Courageous Conversations
Coming Together Series
The Coming Together program is a series of events that encourage safe and respectful dialogue among employees. I developed over 12 sessions in 2020
(highest number of sessions since inception in 2016) that provided an opportunity for employees to learn about social justice and the impact of COVID-19 on diverse communities.
Professional Development
Digital Career Success Series
The Digital Career Success Series (DCSS) is a professional development series that helps diverse job seekers develop skillsets that will enhance their careers. I produced the bi-weekly DCSS (totaling about 100 sessions over 4 years) to provide access to opportunities for diverse professionals.