Currently, I am Head of Talent DEI and Learning and Development at IDEO at IDEO, a creative design-thinking consulting firm. In my role, I apply an equity lens to all of IDEO’s Talent department systems and processes to prioritize designing inclusive and supportive spaces for our marginalized communities. I am also able to exercise my superpower of creating intentional spaces where learners can step into vulnerability through my human-centered design and facilitation of programs and training.

Before joining IDEO, I worked in the non-profit and public sectors in different roles. My experience ranged from assisting first-generation high school students to apply and enroll in college, to conducting research and analyzing data to inform city-wide mentoring programs and initiatives for youth of color at the NYC Mayor’s Office. I also supported leadership and teams by designing and leading strategy and team development sessions, as well as facilitating conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion organization-wide.

Through my personal and professional experiences, I have become an intentional leader and a creative talent development strategist with a focus on equity and belonging. As a Woman of Color navigating a capitalist corporate workforce, I have found myself drawn to coaching and consulting. I have personally experienced the transformative power of coaching and have witnessed its benefits on a collective level through group coaching experiences. I believe coaching can provide a healing space for those who have experienced intergenerational and workplace trauma, helping them reclaim their sense of self and power.