Heba Mahmoud
Arlington,VA
Summary
Strategic DEI and Corporate Responsibility executive with 15+ years of experience driving global inclusion, social impact, and ESG initiatives. Proven ability to align corporate responsibility with business objectives, enhancing brand reputation, stakeholder
engagement, and employee belonging. Expertise in scaling DEI strategies, integrating CSR into corporate frameworks, and leveraging data-driven insights to drive transformational
change.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Community Engagement | Head of I&D
The MITRE Corporation
McLean, VA
03.2021 - Current
- Designed and executed a global DEI strategy for 10,000+ employees across 66 markets, driving a 102% increase in external partnerships and strengthening MITRE’s position as an employer of choice for underrepresented talent.
- Designed and implemented a company-wide inclusive leadership curriculum, equipping 1,000+ leaders with DEI best practices and driving a measurable increase in employee belonging scores across all business units.
- Co-authored and launched MITRE’s inaugural Sustainability Report, ensuring ESG compliance and aligning corporate responsibility efforts with industry and sponsor expectations.
- Led and mentored the Corporate Social Innovation team, overseeing K-12 STEM pipeline programs, entrepreneur development initiatives, and enterprise-wide volunteerism efforts, directly impacting community engagement and talent pipeline diversity.
- Developed and launched a company-wide Inclusion Assessment, gathering critical insights on workplace culture and psychological safety. Findings directly informed an internal Respect in Action campaign, driving increased adoption of respectful workplace behaviors and strengthening inclusion efforts across all levels.
Senior Manager, Diversity Initiatives
Consumer Technology Association
Arlington, VA
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Developed and executed CTA’s first multi-year DEI strategy, driving a 95% increase in external partnerships and positioning CTA as a leader in industry-wide diversity efforts. Successfully integrated DEI into organizational policies, member engagement, and external advocacy.
- Conceptualized and led CES’s first-ever DEI program, engaging 180,000+ global attendees through inclusive programming, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships. Secured $50K in sponsorship revenue, proving the business case for DEI integration within the world’s largest tech event.
- Founded and scaled CTA’s first Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, increasing participation by 46% in its first year and engaging 76 member companies and 105 professionals in shaping industry-wide DEI best practices.
- Co-founded and led the Health Equities and Access Leadership (HEAL) coalition, bringing together 50+ companies, government agencies, and health systems to address healthcare inequities through digital innovation. Spearheaded research that culminated in an award-winning white paper, influencing policy and industry standards.
- Oversaw a $10 million corporate venture fund dedicated to investing in underrepresented founders, leading to 10 strategic investments and attracting additional organizational funding. Successfully strengthened CTA’s commitment to inclusive innovation by aligning investment strategy with long-term industry impact.
Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Global
Arlington, VA
11.2011 - 12.2018
- Founded and launched the Women’s Impact Initiative, driving a 25% increase in stakeholder engagement and a 45% growth in sponsorship revenue within its first year. Established a sustainable framework for gender equity initiatives, securing multi-year funding and industry recognition.
- Designed and led an 11-month leadership mentoring program for emerging female fundraisers, equipping participants with executive skills and career advancement opportunities. Secured $150K in sponsorship funding, ensuring long-term program sustainability and industry-wide participation.
- Spearheaded the first-ever nonprofit-sector sexual harassment survey, gathering critical industry data that led to sector-wide policy changes and enhanced protections for fundraising professionals. Findings influenced advocacy efforts, media coverage, and organizational HR policies.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive internal DEI strategy, introducing key initiatives that improved employee belonging by 23% and increased retention by 7%. Fostered a more inclusive workplace culture through targeted leadership engagement, policy enhancements, and learning programs.
- Developed a board diversity strategy, implementing a transparent application process and outreach initiative that increased diverse board representation by 15%. Successfully built a sustainable governance model that enhanced inclusion at the leadership level.
Education
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
Alexandria, VA12-2007
Bachelor of Arts - International Business & Marketing
Howard University
Washington, DC05-2005
Diverse Executive Leadership Program -
American Society of Association Executives
Washington, DC12-2020
Skills
- Social Impact & ESG Strategy
- DEI & Corporate Citizenship
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Employee Engagement & Volunteerism
- Program Development & Metrics
- Culture Transformation
- Revenue Generation & Budget Oversight
- Thought Leadership & Advocacy
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Community Engagement | Head of I&D
The MITRE Corporation
03.2021 - Current
Senior Manager, Diversity Initiatives
Consumer Technology Association
01.2019 - 03.2021
Director of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Access
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Global
11.2011 - 12.2018
MBA - Business Management
Strayer University
Bachelor of Arts - International Business & Marketing
Howard University
Diverse Executive Leadership Program -
American Society of Association Executives
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