Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos · Oakland, California, United States · Hybrid

• Global Diversity Programs, LLC is a boutique diversity firm specializing in helping organizations foster inclusive environments to enhance employee engagement and retention. Our tailored solutions empower businesses to create workplaces where everyone feel included and like they belong!

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Oakland, California, United States

Mar 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 5 mos · Emeryville, California, United States

• As Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, I led the integration of global and regional DEI strategies across the US, LATAM, EMEA, and APJ, aligning initiatives with enterprise priorities to strengthen culture and leadership engagement. I delivered global DEI programs that increased employee engagement by 25% and satisfaction by 20%, while improving diverse talent retention by 12%. Partnering with Corporate Communications, I elevated internal campaigns that drove a 20% rise in overall engagement. I also launched Amyris’s first enterprise-wide ERG program and established the annual ERG Summit, advancing ERG leader capabilities by 20% and participation by 15%.

Nov 2020 – Mar 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos · Oakland, California, United States

• As Senior Director and Global Head of DEI, I partnered with HR and business leaders to integrate a global diversity and inclusion strategy that increased employee satisfaction by 10% and improved diverse employee retention by 8%. I led the design and rollout of a global self-identification campaign, driving a 12% increase in disclosure and advancing data-driven inclusion strategies. I also established the company’s first enterprise-wide DEIB Council and ERG network, strengthening leadership engagement and employee connection worldwide. Through close collaboration with Corporate Communications, I delivered campaigns that raised employee awareness by 12%.

Jan 2019 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Strategic leader responsible for designing, developing and implementing the first ever strategy that launched Amazon Affinity Groups across their Worldwide Operations Network.

Sep 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• As an original member of Amazon’s first Worldwide Operations (WWOps) Inclusion & Diversity team, I designed and facilitated inclusive leadership workshops for over 500 senior leaders, equipping them to embed equity and belonging into their leadership practices. I wrote the white paper that launched Affinity Groups (AGs) across WWOps, driving a 6% increase in retention and a 4% rise in engagement in sites that adopted AGs. This work laid the foundation for scalable inclusion strategies across Amazon’s global operations.

May 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos

• I partnered with regional executives to develop strategies for enhancing workplace inclusion, resulting in a 20% increase in employee engagement and a 15% boost in retention rates for diverse employees. Additionally, I collaborated with Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruiting, and data analytics to diversify our intern pipeline, achieving a 25% increase in diverse hires among interns.

May 2016 – May 2017 · 1 yr

• I researched, designed, and scaled Lead, the Amazon Way at Launch, Amazon's signature leadership development program for new managers, boosting engagement by 20% and retention by 10%. I also developed region-wide learning and talent programs, which led to a 20% increase in employee skill proficiency and a 15% improvement in promotion rates for diverse employees within the first year. Additionally, my facilitation of weekly Operations Leader Trainings (OLO) earned me the top rating among facilitators across Amazon's Worldwide Operations organization.

Jul 2015 – May 2016 · 10 mos

• I led a team of 50+ employees to optimize operational processes, resulting in a 15% increase in productivity, a 10% reduction in costs, a 20% improvement in morale, a 12% increase in collaborative efforts, and a 25% reduction in turnaround times.

Oct 2010 – Jul 2015 · 4 yrs 9 mos · Southern California

• I led a team to optimize operational processes, achieving a 15% increase in productivity, a 10% reduction in costs, and a 20% boost in morale. This initiative also led to a 12% improvement in collaborative efforts and a 25% reduction in turnaround times.