Jelani L. Hamilton

Results-oriented Human Resources and strategic stakeholder engagement professional with extensive experience in executive liaison work, cross-sector relationship management, regulatory compliance, and organizational risk mitigation within a large, complex financial institution. Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leadership, external partners, and third-party stakeholders while supporting organizational reputation, communication alignment, and strategic priorities.

In my prior role supporting over 20,000 employees across Technology, Wealth, Personal Banking, and Customer Service within a global banking institution, I served as a key liaison between Senior Vice Presidents, Directors, Managing Directors, internal business units, and external partners including insurance providers such as MetLife and financial institutions such as Citi. This role required consistent executive-level communication, stakeholder coordination, and relationship management across multiple internal and external entities, ensuring alignment, trust, and operational continuity.

My experience closely aligns with community engagement and strategic partnership development through my ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders, resolve complex issues, and support leadership decision-making that impacts organizational reputation and external perception. I have routinely engaged with executive stakeholders and external partners to manage sensitive matters, coordinate solutions, and support initiatives that required discretion, credibility, and strong interpersonal influence.

In addition, I bring deep experience in compliance oversight, workplace investigations, and risk management, where I supported legal escalations and ensured adherence to regulatory and organizational standards. These responsibilities strengthened my ability to assess risk, interpret policy implications, and advise leadership on matters impacting organizational integrity and public trust—skills directly transferable to public affairs and government relations functions.

I have also contributed to internal strategic alignment efforts by collaborating with senior HR leadership, Employee Relations teams, Legal, and operational stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging, effective communication strategies, and alignment across business functions. This experience translates well to supporting external affairs initiatives, including stakeholder mapping, partnership coordination, and cross-functional alignment between communications, philanthropy, and organizational leadership.

I am confident that my experience in executive liaison work, stakeholder engagement, compliance oversight, and organizational communication positions me to effectively support the Urban League of Broward County’s mission by strengthening community relationships, expanding strategic partnerships, and enhancing the organization’s visibility and credibility across civic, governmental, and philanthropic networks.