Managed organization’s Advisory Council; working collaboratively with diverse range of associates, from operations associates, to C-Suite leadership to build and implement DE&I strategy and programming.
Researched best practices, evidence-based strategies, and disruptive industry initiatives for maximizing associate engagement.
Combined literature (theory/sociological-based reasoning) and market-proven research to strategically plan and implement DE&I programming and initiatives.
Spearheaded the creation of our Women’s Resource Network as well as our African American Resource Group. Coordinated programming, structure and associate engagement for each group.
Held leadership role in two associate resource groups for three years (Emerging Professionals Group and Women's Resource Network).
Organized initiatives and events to promote organizational diversity and engagement, increasing awareness around individual and community cultures and traditions.
Executed company-wide, monthly Inclusion Forums for our associates surrounding DE&I related topics; increased associate engagement and forum attendance, with nearly 50% of all corporate associates attending each month.
Managed all internal DE&I communications for the organization including monthly educational campaigns and managing numerous DE&I related intranet sites.
Alumni
The Diversity Center Of Northeast Ohio
09.2021 - 06.2022
Engaged with regional leaders in corporate, non-profit, and civic arenas who hold diversity, equity and inclusion as high values to learn best practices and build effective DE&I programs.
Intern
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
12.2019 - 02.2020
Aided external and internal development and outreach.
Intern
Towards Employment
06.2019 - 08.2019
Worked alongside development and marketing team; assisted development with preparing for annual event.
Connected with partners and donors; assisted with auction and ad solicitations for annual fundraiser.
Supported the development team with data entry on DonorPerfect (database).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice, Black World Studies
Miami University
Oxford, OH
05.2020
Skills
Project Management and Coordination
Strategic Planning
Research and Development
Community Outreach and Engagement
Written and Verbal Communication
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Planning and Coordination
Linkedin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-steiss/
Timeline
Alumni
The Diversity Center Of Northeast Ohio
09.2021 - 06.2022
HR & Diversity Specialist
Oatey Co.
08.2020 - Current
Intern
EDWINS Leadership and Restaurant Institute
12.2019 - 02.2020
Intern
Towards Employment
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Social Justice, Black World Studies
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