Denisha Jenkins
Austin,TX
Summary
Results-driven Organizational Change Management (OCM) leader with 15+ years of experience driving large-scale transformation projects and fostering innovative learning and leadership in diverse environments. Skilled in cultural resilience, product management, and stakeholder analysis, with a proven track record of aligning change initiatives to business objectives for sustainable impact. Recognized for exceptional communication, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills, with expertise in strengthening interdepartmental collaboration and improving organizational efficiency. Proven success partnering with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure seamless transitions, inclusive workplace engagement, and operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisor
Kardia Advisory
Austin, TX
01.2018 - Current
- Lead DEI initiatives and conflict transformations, resulting in 13% increase in cross functional collaboration and operational efficiency
- Partner with senior leadership teams to embed DEI into business strategies, resulting in a 15% increase in employee engagement and a 35% reduction in turnover.
- Design and deliver proprietary DEI assessments and 30 resilience-focused programs, positioning Kardia Advisory as a thought leader in DEI.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, develop communication plans, and ensure smooth transitions through M&As, securing 8 notable workplace awards
Learning and Development Specialist
Integral Care
Austin, TX
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Designed and delivered training programs for 850+ healthcare professionals, improving instructional delivery, accessibility, and skill acquisition by 17%
- Implemented new, innovative teaching practices and course structures, delivering a 95% satisfaction rate among diverse participants
- Revitalized the employer brand by gamifying onboarding and new hire orientation, reducing time to productivity for new hires by 22%
Culturally Competent Care Training Specialist
Integral Care
Austin, TX
09.2014 - 06.2018
- Integrated DEI practices into staff training, resulting in a 20% improvement in documentation accuracy and efficiency in newly implemented software
- Facilitated bias reduction workshops, contributing to a 10% improvement in leadership feedback scores
- Coached key leaders across business units, sparking award winning collaborations that secured $100k+ in grants
Diversity, Leadership & Engagement Consultant
NFocus Cultural Consulting
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Managed DEI-focused projects, including onboarding and team-building initiatives, enhancing employee integration and reducing recruitment waste by 8%
- Advised and mentored instructional design teams on course design, material preparation, and transformative teaching techniques, boosting course quality and engagement by 20%
- Conducted change readiness assessments and delivered strategic coaching, ensuring 90% adoption rate
Education
Master of Arts - Intercultural Relations, Management, and Consulting
Lesley University
Cambridge, MABachelor of Arts - International Affairs and Development
Murray State University
Murray, KYSkills
Business Acumen
Change Management & Methodologies
Cross-functional Collaboration
Data Analysis & Decision-making
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Employee Engagement Strategies
Executive Coaching & Group Facilitation
Organizational Design & Leadership
Policy & Process Optimization
Problem Solving & Strategic Planning
Product Management
Team Building & Training Facilitation
Core Competencies
- ADKAR, Bridges, Kotter’s 8, Nudge
- Crucial Conversations™
- Digital Content Creation
- Data Collection & Analysis
- DEI Integration
- Facilitation & Public Speaking
- Instructional Design and Program Evaluation
- Mentorship
Timeline
Executive Diversity Equity and Inclusion Advisor
Kardia Advisory
01.2018 - Current
Learning and Development Specialist
Integral Care
09.2017 - 06.2018
Culturally Competent Care Training Specialist
Integral Care
09.2014 - 06.2018
Diversity, Leadership & Engagement Consultant
NFocus Cultural Consulting
01.2009 - 12.2017
Master of Arts - Intercultural Relations, Management, and Consulting
Lesley University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs and Development
Murray State University