Aravinda Reeves
Organizational Change & Equity Leader
Chicago,IL
Summary
Leading researcher, author, advisor, and teacher in the fields of leadership, cultural change, equity, diversity, and inclusion; Results-oriented business leader who has advised clients from Google, Walmart, Visa International, Starbucks, and Gap to not-for profits focusing on gender equity, immigrant and refugee rights, and economic justice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
37
37
years of post-secondary education
Work History
President & Managing Director
Nextions LLC
Chicago, IL
03.1999 - Current
- Worked with organizations in private, public, and government sectors globally to create long-term sustainable organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies.
- Developed and led research studies to better understand organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion in global contexts.
- Developed and implemented organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies in collaboration with public company boards of directors, executive leaders, and other key constituents.
- Developed and implemented organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies in public and not-for-profit organizations to deal with social, economic, and political dynamics in local and dispersed communities.
- Developed and delivered curricula/presentations for teaching inclusion behaviors, non-violent communications, productive dialogue facilitation, and other topics to activate and support organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies.
- Trained facilitators to develop and deliver curricula/presentations for teaching inclusion behaviors, non-violent communications, productive dialogue facilitation, and other topics to activate and support organizational change, diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and policies.
- Developed and executed innovative programs, policies, project management processes, and human resources development strategies to improve organizational performance and increase customer satisfaction for Nextions LLC and clients.
- Cultivated strong relationships with diverse external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources; established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership; managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Adjunct Professor
Northwestern University
Chicago, IL
08.2001 - 05.2010
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate student learning in areas of law and social equity.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi for interdisciplinary studies for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.
Education
Ph.D. - Sociology
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL 01.1998 - 01.2001
J.D. - Civil Rights, International Law
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA 01.1993 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 09.1990 - 06.1993
Skills
Business Planning
Developing and Delivering Innovative Presentations
Personnel Training & Development
Strategic Planning
Stakeholder Relations
Leadership Team Building
Operational Excellence
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy & Programming
Organizational Change Training & Management
Community Relations Training & Facilitation
Publications
Books:
- Reeves, Arin N. In Charge: The Energy Management Guide for Badass Women Who are Tired of Being Tired. Chicago, ZRI Publishers, 2023.
- Reeves, Arin N. Smarter Than A Lie: Winning Against Liars Without Losing Your Mind. Chicago, ZRI Publishers, 2019.
- Reeves, Arin N. One Size Never Fits All: Business Development Strategies Tailored for Women (And Most Men). Chicago, ABA Publishing, 2014.
- Reeves, Arin N. The Next IQ: The Next Level of Intelligence for 21st Century Leaders. Chicago, ABA Publishing, 2012.
Book Chapter:
- Reeves, Arin. Chapter 5 - Creating Creativity: Personal Creativity for Personal Productivity. Global Innovation Science Handbook, edited by
Praveen Gupta, Brett E. Trusko. 2013.
Academic and Industry Research Studies (Representative List)
- Excluded & Alone: Examining the Experiences of Native American Women in the Law and a Path Towards Equity. ABA Research, 2023.
- Still Broken: Sexual Harassment and Misconduct in the Legal Profession. Women Lawyers on Guard, 2022.
- The Pursuit of Inclusion: An In-Depth Exploration of the Experiences and Perspectives of Native American Attorneys in the Legal Profession. National Native American Bar Association, 2017.
- Gender Bias and the Pervasive Interruption of Women. Nextions Publishing, 2019.
- Written in Black & White: Exploring Confirmation Bias in Racialized Perceptions of Writing Skills. Nextions Publishing, 2010.
- Visible Invisibility: Intersection of Race & Gender (Multiple studies.) ABA Research, 2006-2010
- Women of Color Why They Are Finding the Door Instead of the Glass Ceiling. ABA Research, 2006.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Northwestern University
08.2001 - 05.2010
President & Managing Director
Nextions LLC
03.1999 - Current
Ph.D. - Sociology
Northwestern University
01.1998 - 01.2001
J.D. - Civil Rights, International Law
University of Southern California
01.1993 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
DePaul University
09.1990 - 06.1993