Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies

Temple University

Miss Hall's School

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Levi Strauss & Co.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Levi Strauss & Co.

Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer

Live Nation Entertainment

Vice President Diversity & Belonging

Create and execute global strategy to achieve sustainable workforce diversity (the attraction/retention of top talent reflective of Campbell’s consumer base) and drive cultural transformation (the journey to an authentically inclusive culture where all employees feel valued, have the opportunity to thrive and contribute to a high performance organization).  Deliver business value, results and enhance culture through:•  Innovative and energetic collaboration/guidance of executive leadership, key stakeholders and influencers •  Cutting edge cultural connection, learning and development initiatives•  Leveraging analytics and AAP/EEO plans/metrics to build, drive and evaluate strategy/goals/performance•  Partnerships with Talent Acquisition and Talent Management to align & integrate D&I priorities and practices    •  Transformative and inspired activation of BRGs to boost cultural awareness, increase employee trust, improve manager/employee connections and business partnerships delivering ROI   •  Strategic selection/cultivation of partnerships with external multicultural/industry organizations  Manage team of two (workforce diversity specialist and AAP/EEO manager), budget oversight.

Campbell Soup Company

Global Director Workforce Diversity & Inclusion

Strategist/lead communicator creating communications and change management strategy driving the development and execution of a career pathing initiative.  Developed engagement and messaging platform, created new/managed existing vehicles, established evaluation metrics.  Project goals: 1) ) increase engagement, awareness and opportunities for frontline Care/Service Delivery and Sales employees 2) positively impact recruitment, retention and diversity, 3) build leadership capabilities and competencies 4) integrate/align with existing training and development, and 5) motivate people and business leaders as key project champions/drivers.

Comcast Cable

Communications & Change Management Consultant

Design and execute a multi-media communications strategy, messaging platform, tools/vehicles to support and advance the transformation and growth of Mars Drinks globally, while driving engagement and passion for products, high performance entrepreneurial culture, and global inclusion (frontline to global leads).  Cross collaborative partnerships with global segment/HR leaders, Mars, Inc. peers/global comms team. Included internal (HR and business) communications, public relations, community/industry engagement and leadership of global two global council – diversity and communications.  Employees in Canada, China, France, Germany, Japan, US and UK.  Two directs (program manager and communications coordinator) and two rotational co-ops, budget oversight.

MARS Drinks

Director Global Internal Communications & Culture

Played a key role is resurrecting the Philadelphia chapter, recreating mission, value proposition and strategic vision.  Recruited executive board talent and 2013 and 2014 board Presidents.  Managed executive board members and partnered with them to build and secure sponsors, partnerships and execute flagship events.  Strengthened relationships and partnerships with NAAAHR National and Regional chapters and oversaw the Philadelphia chapter support of the 2014 National Conference.Developed chapter brand, marketing and social media platforms.  Managed the design, content creation and re-launch of the chapter website/core communications, including leadership messages, scripts/talking points and member and partner messaging.

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources

Executive Vice President (Board Member)

Communications Lead/Project Manager for engagement/change management strategy through NBCUniversal acquisition.  Partner with Comcast/NBCU HR Corp Communications, HR and PR to create and execute an interactive communications plan/transition program to support organizational restructure, cultural transformation and benefits integration, while driving leader/employee engagement, performance and managing retention risk strategy.

Comcast Corporation

Communications & Culture Consultant, Comcast Programming Group

National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC Philadelphia)

Communications Director

Design, manage, and execute a communications and collaboration strategy to educate, engage, and inspire CET employees to achieve organization/individual goals in alignment with the business of Comcast including: •  Collaborate with Senior Leadership/HR to create a ‘sense of community’ (brand CET) and showcase our accomplishments/business impact and how they drive the success of the company (establishing our identity) •  Plan and execute quarterly employee broadcast including pre-recorded video segments, guest speakers, scripts, etc. (broadcast model now a national Best Practice)•  Create messaging and drive employee engagement/participation in collaboration with HR/Corp Comm. for national/business unit initiatives and events (e.g., United Way, Comcast Cares Day, employee surveys, etc.)•  Establish and execute bi-annual employee recognition program and oversee execution of educational/development/special events •  Manage interns, co ops, and administrative staff that support CET Communications

Communications & Culture Manager, Comcast Enterprise Technology (CET)

Develop strategic communications/action plans to engage, manage and leverage Public Affairs initiatives and events for 100,000+ Comcasters, including:•  Create, brand and market national campaigns/partnerships to employees, customers, communities and the media  •  Execute multi-media strategy, including video, intranet and .com content, broadcast voicemails and podcasts•  Manage messaging strategy/content for internal/external use (articles newsletters, press releases, speeches, etc.)•  Lead Division/Region cross functional communications in the creation and maintenance of a national evaluation, reporting and documentation system, including service stats/results, employee experiences and media clips/hits

Manager, Comcast Public Affairs

- Manage employee communications in partnership with public relations, marketing, government affairs and corporate communications teams with the goals of educating and engaging employee audiences, while merchandising and promoting products and services within the Eastern Division (employee base 13,000, field management 40)•  Build Regional cross functional communications team to coordinate/collaborate on national initiatives •  Develop and coordinate tactical programs, events, messaging, news features and programs to support and promote business goals, corporate culture, market focus and customer service initiatives, while enhancing employee experience and satisfaction•  Collaborate with division’s operational, PR and HR leaders on employee communications/outreach includes action planning, creation of talking points, fact sheets and Q&A’s

Employee Communications Manager

- Create and execute chapter external/internal communications strategy – includes public relations, community affairs, website content, direct mail and publications (newsletter, annual report, brochures, flyers, etc.), •  Plan, organize and execute a comprehensive development plan (sponsorships/direct mail/major gifts/planned giving) including Identifying, cultivating and maintaining individual, corporate and foundation donors•  Manage major chapter special events and fundraisers •  Manage $400,000 chapter event/fundraising budget•  Supervise staff of five – Network Administrator, Database Manager, Grant Writer, Community Coordinator and Admin. Asst.

American Red Cross

Sr. Director Communications & Development

- Project manager for station events – coordinate and execute contracts, logistics, on-site activity and evaluation•  Develop and coordinate promotional concepts for sales and programming client events (advertising campaign development, third party tie-ins, brand awareness and spot placement)•  Manage promotions and research/development staff of 25 – includes recruitment, hiring, training and payroll•  Establish and maintain press partnerships and promotional/trade relationships with community, media and charity organizations

Elizabeth Morrison