Dr. Courtney L. Walton
Glendale,OH
Summary
Executive visionary who excels at identifying areas for growth within organizations and developing targeted programs to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce. Passionate and strategic learning and development leader with a proven track record of fostering equitable workplaces. Values-driven, intuitive and highly engaged leader eager to lead and shape healthy organizational culture. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, coaching and leadership development. Innovator who communicates with clarity, thoughtfulness and impact. My leadership style is collaborative, insightful, and driven by a strong work ethic. I leverage my communication skills and innovative thinking to create impactful learning experiences that empower employees and drive positive cultural change.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Learning Officer
UNDIVIDED, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
- Driving DEI strategy through cultural competency consulting with Fortune 500 companies.
- Fiscal responsibility for department budgets
- Oversee development and implementation of quality programs.
- Providing coaching and leadership development to direct reports.
- Champion of diversity and inclusion initiatives, promoting a workplace culture that values equity, respect, and belonging.
- Executive leader over marketing, sales and content, driving operational effectiveness through process improvements.
- Lead professional development for team of four senior leaders by implementing effective talent management, coaching, and mentoring strategies.
- Improve company culture and productivity by fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace environment.
- Lead the development and execution of the organization's transformation strategy, driving initiatives to enhance operational effectiveness, streamline processes, and improve customer experience.
- Collaborate with cross-functional departments to optimize workflow and enhance communication channels.
- Redesign organizational structure for optimized reporting lines and resource allocation.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks to minimize potential negative organizational impacts.
- Participating in brand voice engagement opportunities
- Accountable for embodying and stewarding organizational culture and values.
- Developed innovative content for learning experiences in corporate and non-profit sectors.
- Designed training certification program that has certified over 200 facilitators.
- Deliver motivational speeches for various organizations, resulting in increased morale and productivity.
- Tailor presentations to diverse audiences, ensuring relevance and understanding of the subject matter.
- Develop custom workshops on communication skills, leadership development, and team building for corporate clients.
- Enhanced employee development by designing and implementing comprehensive learning strategies.
- Boosted company growth through strategic talent management and skill-building initiatives.
- Implemented innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.
Director of Mentoring
City Gospel Mission
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive development.
- Responsible for promoting various programs and activities in the broader community.
- Recruited, trained and equipped volunteers
- Collaborated with HR to create comprehensive diversity programs for new employee onboarding.
- Established a Diversity and Inclusion Council, fostering open communication between employees and management regarding workplace culture.
- Led workshops on unconscious bias, microaggressions, and allyship for all employees.
- Enhanced program effectiveness by developing and implementing comprehensive mentoring strategies.
Director of Student Ministry and Spiritual Growth Site Leader
Crossroads
01.2014 - 04.2016
- Enhanced youth engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities tailored to their interests.
- Created a safe space for open dialogue on challenging topics such as mental health and peer pressure, fostering trust within the youth community.
- Built a culture of inclusivity by celebrating diverse perspectives
- Partnered with local schools and organizations to create outreach programs that address relevant issues affecting young people in the community.
- Implemented leadership development opportunities for older teens, cultivating a new generation of active contributors in their communities.
Program Director
City Gospel Mission
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Served as the Director of College Success program involving recruitment and leadership development of under-resourced students
- Advanced community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY12.2023
Master of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elon University
Elon, NC06.2003
Skills
- Cultural Competency
- DEI Consulting
- Executive Leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Advocacy
- Improving Organizational Standards
- Inclusive leadership
- Coaching
- Flexible
- Leadership Training and Development
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Program Oversight
- Relationship and Team Building
Accomplishments
- Selected as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Ohio of 2023
- YWCA Rising Stars Inductee
- Harvard L.I.F.E. Convening Cohort Member
- Published Writer
- TEDx Speaker
Additional Information
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:
- UNDIVIDED Facilitator Certification Training (FCT) - 12-hour/4-week training designed to train and equip facilitators to lead cohorts through conversations about race, racism and system injustice
- UNDIVIDED Presenter Training - 3-hour training session designed to train and equip facilitators to lead workshops and corporate trainings
COURSE DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE:
- Conscious Educational Leadership (doctoral level course) - 2024
- Leaders as Educational Activists (doctoral level course) - 2024
- Women and Gender Expansive Leadership (doctoral level course) - 2024
- Leadership: Identity and Agency (doctoral level course) - 2024
CONTENT CREATION EXPERIENCE:
- Understanding Racial Trauma (1-4hr workshop)
- The Power of Inclusion: Understanding Uniqueness & Belonging (1-4hr workshop)
- Leading with Empathy (1-4hr workshop)
- The Impact of Exclusion: Understanding the Experience of Immigrants and Refugees (1-4hr workshop)
- Courageously Vulnerably Leadership (1-4hr workshop)
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Instructor-Intro to Women's Studies (graduate level course)- 2007
- Sociology of the Black Community II-Poverty (graduate level course) -2008
- Sociology of Black Health Care (graduate level course) - 2008
- Sociology of the Black Community III-Gender (graduate level course) - 2008
RESEARCH:
- Doctoral Dissertation: All My Life I Had To…: Understanding the Fight to Protect Sanity and Preserve Identity for Black Women When Entering and Exiting White-Dominated Spaces
- Graduate Thesis: The Big Easy Masquerade: Examining Issues of Race, Class, Gender and Citizenship and Belonging in Post Katrina New Orleans
Timeline
Chief Learning Officer
UNDIVIDED, Inc.
02.2021 - Current
Director of Mentoring
City Gospel Mission
10.2017 - 01.2021
Director of Student Ministry and Spiritual Growth Site Leader
Crossroads
01.2014 - 04.2016
Program Director
City Gospel Mission
01.2008 - 01.2014
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Northern Kentucky University
Master of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elon University
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