Brigita Kant
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Resourceful professional with experience in communications and relationship management within the diversity and inclusion space. Proven ability to manage risk, streamline processes, and foster cross-lateral strategies with senior leadership decisions. Expertise in program development and implementation for large and small audiences, with a collaborative and inclusive approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Communications Manager
Bank of America
New York City, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Leads and supports on enterprise-wide communications and programs focused on diversity and inclusion, enhancing employee engagement and awareness
- Streamlines team communications by organizing and aligning language, ensuring content compliance with corporate standards
- Serves as a risk assessor and mitigator, liaising between senior leadership, including the Chief Opportunity and Inclusion Officer, and employees to ensure all decisions have been thoroughly considered, and that messaging is aligned to corporate goals and standards
- Manages cross-lateral communication strategies, fostering relationships with leaders to enhance strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Develops and facilitates key messages, strategy and programs for a workforce of over 170,000, ensuring consistency and clarity
Intern
ACLU of Maine
Portland, ME
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Aided Development Team with outreach and donor support
- Engaged with supporters through phone banking and letters to raise awareness about the mission of the ACLU of Maine
- Researched current Maine legislation and communicated about the work being done by the ACLU of Maine to supporters
- Assisted development director with the planning and execution of Fall Campaign
- Presented to donors about key legislation in the state of Maine
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Legal Studies, German, Asian Studies
Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME05-2022
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Content development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
Community service
- Court Watcher with Court Watch NYC in support of their bail reform campaign
- Volunteer with Dorot, an organization that provides social connection to older adults who are homebound. I visit weekly with an older adult who has memory loss to keep her company and help her with tasks, including organizing her paperwork and important documents
- Co-president of the Criminal Systems Reform Club at Bowdoin, a service based club meant to bring awareness about the issues in the criminal legal system through discussion, educational programs, and volunteering as a mentor and tutor at Long Creek Youth Development Center, a juvenile detention center in Portland, ME
Timeline
Vice President, Communications Manager
Bank of America
08.2022 - Current
Intern
ACLU of Maine
05.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Government And Legal Studies, German, Asian Studies
Bowdoin College