Bio

Over 15+ years, I have evolved my career through DEI, global HR, labor relations, & leadership development equipping me with multiple lenses through which I can lead, manage, & operationalize DEI strategy & cultural objectives. I was appointed as the first-ever Diversity Director for the 51,000-member Actors’ Equity Association to establish & attain its diversity & inclusion goals. Since then, I’ve supported organizations ranging from startups to F50/F500 companies as a Chief Diversity Officer in Residence, Director of Leadership Development, principal consultant, speaker, & facilitator. I am driven by an innate desire to elevate the human experience in the workplace by creating environments in which all talent can show up as their full authentic selves, feel valued, & thrive. I’m a fearless advocate for diversity, equity, & including (DEI), unapologetically challenging the status quo to drive positive change through meaningful action. I pride myself on an innate ability to challenge, motivate, & guide leaders to have courageous conversations and change mindsets. I’m able to serve as a trusted advisor to executives and have used my influence to win executive sponsorship that results in tangible outcomes in recruitment & hiring best practices, & increasing employee engagement. I deeply value positivity, passion, & spirituality, which manifest in seeking the good in every situation, my dedication to creating sustainable change, & my orientation toward values-based leadership. Ultimately, I provide strategic guidance, best practice recommendations, & data-driven solutions to catalyze DEI programs and initiatives that achieve the double bottom line of optimal people and business results.