Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager

• Maximize the Strategic Diversity Plan project outcomes by 30% through the development and implementation of ODEI’s professional education and training for new hires and the existing campus community.
• Improve DEIB program performance through testing, analysis, implementing strategic improvements, and recruiting certified course instructors for the DEIA certificate.
• Establish a renowned and highly sought-after diversity education curriculum and facilitate courses for Hibbett-City Gear, Coca Cola Bottling Company, and Jefferson County Personal Board, creating impact supported by DEIB metrics and remaining on track toward progress goals.
• Develop and drive the implementation of UAB’s strategy, including the integration of DEIB initiatives into core people and business processes, managing the end-to-end employee lifecycle including diversity recruiting, onboarding, learning and development, performance management, recognition, and succession.
• Create and implement an Equity in Hiring course to mitigate bias and increase equity in all hiring practices across university, medical schools, and UAB hospitals.
• Served as the primary SME for DEI educational resources for UAB’s 26,000 employees and UAB executive leadership: thereby promoting a high performing workforce and positive work culture.
• Manage multiple projects related to equity, advocacy, and diversity with Executive leadership at UAB Hospital, School of Medicine, and University.

• Conducted diversity and inclusion analysis projects which consisted of reviewing program policies and assessing the current organizational climate around diversity and inclusion: through this analysis 60% of issues were identified concerning program participation and engagement.
• Redesigned the employee mediation process through diversity enhancement planning, programming, search committee trainings, hosting diversity events, and peer training for the staff and volunteers.
• Drove fulfillment of DEIB goals and targets via evaluation of daily, weekly, monthly, and annual diversity enrollment and admission statistics.
• Improved financial decisions by managing the DEI departmental budget of $35K; directed the allocation of funds needed for events, security, talent, staffing, equipment, and materials.
• Provided data, informed planning, and programming support to Undocumented, LGBTQ+, LatinX, Black/African Heritage, Native American/Indigenous Heritage, AAPI, and First Gen students; reported program progress to Leadership monthly.
• Consulted numerous multi-departmental committees on creating and executing DEI orientation activities, career services, and mental health initiatives.

• Assisted in Clark Atlanta University’s Reaffirmation of Accreditation process and the development of the Quality Development Plan; enhanced performance goals by 30%.
• Conducted and performed research, evaluation design, data collection, continuous improvement initiatives, and analysis of assessment projects, programs, and student services.
• Researched, identified, and fostered partnerships with diversity related constituents within the community, local churches, nationwide college/universities, and businesses; enhanced program exposure by 12%.