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Rebecca Sanchez

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant
New York,NY

Summary

Strategic-thinking executive experienced in supporting academic and business diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives with a focus on leveraging DEI as part of the organization's competitive advantage. Offering an engaging personality with 10+ years of expertise in improving outcomes for increased equity, inclusivity, and diversity. Fluent in Spanish, French, and Italian.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant

Walden Unviersity
Minneapolis, MN
03.2022 - 10.2022

Boosted accountability and growth by enhancing processes based on performance reporting, benchmarks and objectives. Provided wide breadth of guidance to clients, developing and delivering cultural/organizational change programs. Rewrote and reorganized site content to better position products and services. Developed metrics derived from raw company data to track improvements in inclusive organizational efficiency. Helped leaders understand how to effectively manage inclusive, and equitable team outcomes. Spearheaded strategic diversity, equity and inclusion strategy in alignment with future project management goals, and problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.

Director of Policy Research for Equal Rights

Institute Of Polarities Of Democracy
Washington, DC
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Design and launch initiatives focused on creating a culture of diversity and inclusion. Partner with Executive Leadership Team and internal DEI Taskforce to embed diversity and inclusion lens and practices in every aspect of the talent management life cycle (recruitment, learning and development, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement and retention). Identify new opportunities to initiate and cultivate relationships with external organizations that reflect potential sources of emerging and diverse talent. Develop new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization; Implementing and managing changes to ensure program and leadership goals are achieved. Ensure smooth, efficient program and service delivery that meets the expectations and needs of the
  • Create internal and external communications that highlight team, program and organizational successes; act as primary liaison to internal committees and working groups. Develop content for and facilitate programs, workshops and sessions that build culture, promote growth and development of core leadership skills and assist with the successful onboarding of team members.
  • Track, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of implemented programs and initiatives and their alignment with key strategic priorities. Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, practical and relevant ideas, insights and advice. Demonstrated commitment to staying on top of the latest trends and best practices in operations, D&I, culture and change. work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
  • Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
  • Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.
  • Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs.

Senior Advisor on Inclusivity

State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
Chicago, IL
02.2016 - 01.2018
  • Execute the workforce hiring plan as identified by research and data analysis to ensure strategic plan metrics are accomplished. Work to build, strengthen and better align the relationships with both internal and external partners. Increase professional development and employee retention. Identify, plan and execute monthly meetings, and strategic collaboration with the intent of elevating the work in the community, city, and state. Work with volunteer leadership to carry out organizational goals and objectives of Hispanic Association of Illinois Employees. Represent the department on a variety of boards, councils, and task forces. Responsible to maintain and monitor the programs for both education and the workforce. Responsible to maintain and complete monthly reporting to demonstrate ongoing progress to meet annual goals and objectives. Manage large-scale publicity campaigns focused on career awareness and other efforts talent attraction and retention.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Master of Science - Journalism

Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

Ph.D. - Public Policy And Administration

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Executive Coaching Business Development Training
  • Content Development Project Implementation
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training & Development
  • Stakeholder & Impact Analysis Development
  • Policy and Procedure Enforcement
  • Educational Strategies
  • Administrative Staff Coordination
  • Equity research
  • Diversity programs
  • Diversity training
  • Diversity and inclusion management

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant

Walden Unviersity
03.2022 - 10.2022

Director of Policy Research for Equal Rights

Institute Of Polarities Of Democracy
04.2018 - 06.2022

Senior Advisor on Inclusivity

State Of Illinois-Department Of Human Services
02.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government

University of California Los Angeles

Master of Science - Journalism

Northwestern University

Ph.D. - Public Policy And Administration

Walden University
Rebecca SanchezDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant