BRITTANI SERNA
Pomona,CA
Summary
Experienced DEI leader with 10+ years designing and implementing national equity strategies, building inclusive cultures, and advancing institutional change. Proven ability to lead equity-centered talent development, support ERGs, drive inclusive leadership training, and build strategic partnerships. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration, executive coaching, and stakeholder engagement with a deep commitment to systemic equity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of DBIE Design & Implementation
City Year, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
- Designed and executed national Equity Learning Series across 29 sites and HQ.
- Launched and supported ERGs, including BIPOC leadership and Black Women VP cohorts.
- Served as strategic DEI partner to executive teams and internal departments.
- Led executive coaching and equity learning for senior leaders and site staff.
- Built year-long development programs for BIPOC leaders nationwide.
- Crafted internal messaging to highlight equity work and impact.
- Collaborated with external community partners to support DEI goals.
Program Director
City Year Los Angeles
06.2019 - 02.2022
- Led DEI-embedded onboarding and training for up to 80 AmeriCorps and staff.
- Coached managers in culturally competent supervision and program delivery.
- Co-designed local DEI strategies and engagement events with corporate partners.
- Created data-informed reports and communications for school stakeholders.
Senior Program Manager
City Year Los Angeles
06.2016 - 06.2019
- Directed culturally responsive academic and after-school programs.
- Managed 12–15 AmeriCorps members impacting 470+ students.
- Advanced DEI-focused hiring and student mental health initiatives.
Team Leader
City Year Los Angeles
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Implemented data-driven programs for underserved schools.
- Provided leadership training and managed local partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies, Social Sciences Track
Pitzer College
Claremont, CA01.2014
Skills
- DEI Program Design & Facilitation
- Employee Resource Group (ERG) Development
- Inclusive Leadership & Talent Development
- Executive Coaching & Stakeholder Engagement
- Equity-Centered Onboarding & Training
- Community & Corporate Partnerships
- Public Speaking Culture Change Facilitation
- Microsoft Office PowerPoint Outlook
- Project management
- Change management
- Employee development
Accomplishments
- Achieved expansion of pilot employee development program by introducing a sustainable multi-year model and curriculum.
- Collaborated with diverse teams across development, human resources, program le and recruitment to improve trust in the organization by 15%.
- Conducted five cycles of a five-module Diversity and Equity series for 500+ staff nationally, leading to 83% of staff receiving all sessions in 2023.
Timeline
Director of DBIE Design & Implementation
City Year, Inc.
02.2022 - Current
Program Director
City Year Los Angeles
06.2019 - 02.2022
Senior Program Manager
City Year Los Angeles
06.2016 - 06.2019
Team Leader
City Year Los Angeles
07.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Africana Studies, Social Sciences Track
Pitzer College
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