Lori M. Brodhead
Albany,NY
Summary
Diversity and inclusion professional with over 10 years of experience advancing equity, compliance, and inclusive practices within New York State government and community-based organizations. Proven leader in MWBE program oversight, policy implementation, staff supervision, and stakeholder engagement. Brings a strong human services foundation, strategic mindset, and collaborative leadership style to drive organizational change and promote equitable access, accountability, and inclusion.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Minority Business Specialist 2
NYS Office of General Services
06.2019 - Current
- Provide leadership oversight of procurement and financial contracts to ensure compliance with New York State Article 15-A and MWBE participation requirements.
- Evaluate contract scopes of work to identify opportunities for Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise inclusion and mitigate compliance risks.
- Lead coordination meetings with agency program units to improve inclusive procurement practices, policies, and procedures.
- Partner with the Director and Assistant Director on strategic workflow planning, project prioritization, and assignment of responsibilities.
- Supervise staff performance and productivity, including CS-18 management, training delivery, performance evaluations, and professional development support.
- Prepare and analyze MWBE documentation, including Annual Goal Plans, In-Year Exclusions, and Goal Reduction justifications.
- Conduct research and data analysis to support reporting, compliance monitoring, and informed decision-making.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships with vendors, host agencies, and internal stakeholders to advance diversity and inclusion goals.
- Design and implement outreach initiatives and educational events to increase engagement and awareness within the MWBE community.
Service Navigator
Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained accurate records and ensured compliance with program requirements.
- Performed tracking and measuring data on a quarterly basis for continuous improvement of customer satisfaction.
- Maintaining relevant financial data to determine program eligibility in compliance with Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Consistently delivered high-quality customer service to ensure customers received applicable information.
Family Development Specialist/Teacher Assistant
Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) Albany County Head Start
09.1994 - 06.2013
- Evaluated applications to assess and collaborate with clientele to determine need for services.
- Advocated and referred clientele to public or private agencies.
- Assisted with providing a full range of coordinated and comprehensive services such as academic, nutritional, mental health, and family services.
- Scheduled quarterly case conferences with parents to discuss student progress, resulting in a collaborative effort to increase developmental goals and prepare students to advance to the next level of education.
- Prepared monthly progress reports to evidence performance and outcomes.
- Supported diverse families through enrollment, case management, and access to social and educational services.
- Conducted in-person recruitment and outreach to engage underrepresented populations in early childhood education programs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Services in the Community
Empire State College
Saratoga Springs, New York10.2010
Associate Degree - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, New York05.2003
Skills
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Leadership
- MWBE & Article 15-A Compliance
- Inclusive Policy & Program Development
- Staff Supervision & Performance Management (CS-18)
- Stakeholder & Community Engagement
- Outreach & Public Education
- Contract & Program Oversight
- Data Analysis, Reporting & Research
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Timeline
Minority Business Specialist 2
NYS Office of General Services
06.2019 - Current
Service Navigator
Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP)
07.2013 - 05.2015
Family Development Specialist/Teacher Assistant
Albany Community Action Partnership (ACAP) Albany County Head Start
09.1994 - 06.2013
Associate Degree - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science - Human Services in the Community
Empire State College