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NATASHA STAMPER

Dallas,TX

Summary

  • High-performing leader with over 20 years of experience. Dedicated diversity and inclusion champion who has executed award-winning diversity supplier initiatives that exceed expectations and promote corporate values. Trusted community leader and persuasive communicator skilled at working across complex organizations to motivate stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and create programs that foster a culture of inclusion and build employer brand equity.
  • Expertise in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Successfully championed initiatives, resulting in increased representation and community leadership. A proven track record of success and adept at developing partnerships and communicating organization-wide DEI vision and direction to improve organizational effectiveness aligned with business objectives
  • Driving Inclusive Change and Business Results: Proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives for C-suite, leading to measurable improvements in organizational effectiveness aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborative partnership builder: Highly adept at building partnerships and communicating compelling organizational vision.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2022 - 11.2023
  • Company Overview: Pioneered Inaugural DEI Role at NBA Franchise to Develop and Lead the OKC Thunder's DEI initiatives
  • Highly Sought Out DEI Leader: Recruited by the NBA to establish the OKC Thunder's first-ever DEI initiatives
  • Led a diverse team (including five employee resource groups and an executive team) to foster an inclusive workplace culture
  • Within a year, earned recognition as a trusted community leader, forging strong relationships with key local stakeholders and the DEI Alliance across the NBA
  • Strategic Partnership Architect: Cultivated impactful partnerships with diverse organizations like the OKC Asian Chamber, Latino Young Professionals and Langston University (OK only HBCU), expanding the Thunder's reach, influence and talent pipeline
  • Launched New Marquee Events: Increased cultural awareness by spearheading the creation and execution of two new marquee games celebrating HBCUs and Lunar New Year
  • Led cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution resulting in +3% attendance and +5% food and beverage post game revenue
  • Data-Driven DEI Champion: Championed a data-centric approach to DEI program design and execution across the OKC Thunder
  • Partnered with external experts to integrate DEI into business goals, employee engagement, and front-line practices
  • Facilitated Open Dialogue: Designed and led facilitated 'Courtside Conversations' with influential community leaders and employees, fostering inclusion and open communication around sensitive social issues thus increasing staff's cultural competence
  • Pioneered Inaugural DEI Role at NBA Franchise to Develop and Lead the OKC Thunder's DEI initiatives

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant

Kanarys
Dallas, TX
10.2020 - 07.2022
  • Trusted DEI Advisor: Cultivated deep relationships with executives and clients, establishing myself as a valued thought partner on diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • This included several law firms and legal associations which led to contract renewals due to our rapport
  • Client Success in DEI Transformation: Led clients through a comprehensive DEI journey using the 'Kanarys experience' framework
  • This involved employee surveys, data-driven recommendations, strategy planning, and execution support
  • DEI Training Architect: Designed and delivered a range of DEI training programs (DEI 101, Allyship, Unconscious Bias) to leadership teams, DEI councils, and staff
  • Additionally, created customized leadership workshops to enhance their knowledge, strategy, and implementation of DEI initiatives
  • Culture Champion with Data-Driven Insights: Conducted focus groups for clients, providing unbiased analysis of company culture and processes, leading to actionable recommendations
  • DEI Ambassador: Actively engaged in the community by speaking on DEI panels, leading client cultural programming, and participating in DEI lunch and learns
  • Also volunteered expertise with non-profit executives
  • Championed Psychological Safety: Recognized the importance of fostering a culture where employees feel safe to openly share and embraced the responsibility of creating such an environment

Project/Program Manager

Concord Church & Harmony Community Development Corporation
Dallas, TX
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Led City-Wide Thanksgiving Distribution: Successfully delivered a city-wide Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway for over 2,000 families in Dallas
  • Project managed logistics, collaborating with the City of Dallas, four mega-churches, Dallas Police Department and sponsors
  • Championed Mental Health Awareness Campaign: Project-managed a city-funded, three-month Mental Health Awareness campaign
  • Oversaw all marketing materials (creative, copy, voiceover scripts), ensuring a clear and inclusive message for diverse communities
  • Managed the campaign budget effectively
  • Spearheaded Rebranding of Marketing: Managed the rebranding of all marketing collateral, ensuring a unified and impactful message for a 15,000+ strong African American community
  • Developed Inclusive Communication Channels: Created content and executed a weekly newsletter, text messaging platform, and other communication strategies to effectively engage a large, predominantly African American community

Director of Operations (AT&T)

The Marketing Arm (TMA)
Dallas, TX
08.2010 - 02.2019
  • Championed Revenue Growth with DEI Integration: Achieved long-term revenue growth for a major AT&T account (70 employees) by devising and leading agency-wide initiatives focused on efficiency, retention, and crucially, diversity and inclusion
  • This included creating a successful career development program and fostering an inclusive agency culture through an intranet launch
  • Award-Winning DEI Architect: Transformed an underutilized supplier diversity program for AT&T
  • Increased spending with diverse suppliers from 4% to over 22% in just four years, resulting in three consecutive AT&T Supplier Diversity Crystal Awards and national recognition for the agency
  • Diversity Champion and Advocate: Held leadership roles in promoting diversity within the industry
  • Served on TMA's Diversity Recruiting Committee, actively contributing to hiring diverse talent, and created and project-managed events celebrating heritage
  • Mitigating Risk Through Inclusive Practices: Developed and led a DEI subcommittee, reviewing marketing campaigns, client pitches, and communications for cultural sensitivity
  • This proactive approach mitigated risk, ensured inclusive messaging and increased revenue
  • Building the DEI Pipeline: Recruited and championed opportunities for young, diverse talent to enter the marketing industry at the agency, fostering a future pipeline of diverse talent

Education

Bachelor of Administration - Marketing & Management

Texas A&M University

Certification in Diversity and Inclusion - Human Resources

Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations

Skills

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategy
  • Marketing
  • Program/Project Management
  • Community Engagement
  • Interpersonal & Communication Skills
  • Cross-Functional Leadership

Educationandhonors

  • Texas A&M University, Bachelor of Administration in Marketing & Management
  • Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations, Certification in Diversity and Inclusion

Community Engagement

  • Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma, Board Member, 2024-2025
  • Leadership Oklahoma City, Class of 41 member, 2023-2024
  • OU Price Business of College, Board Member, 2024-2025
  • The Journal Record, 2023 Power List in Workplace Diversity
  • Women in Sports & Events (WISE), DFW Board Member, 2020-2022
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., General Member
  • OKC Latino Young Professionals, Mentor
  • Black Sports Professionals (BSP), North Texas Board Member
  • Big Brothers/Big Sisters, BIG (Mentor), 2012-2017
  • Community Volunteer

Summaryofqualificationsandskills

  • High-performing leader with over 20 years of experience.
  • Dedicated diversity and inclusion champion who has executed award-winning diversity supplier initiatives that exceed expectations and promote corporate values.
  • Trusted community leader and persuasive communicator skilled at working across complex organizations to motivate stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and create programs that foster a culture of inclusion and build employer brand equity.
  • Expertise in Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI): Successfully championed initiatives, resulting in increased representation & community leadership.
  • Driving Inclusive Change & Business Results: Proven track record of developing and executing strategic initiatives for C-suite, leading to measurable improvements in organizational effectiveness aligned with business objectives.
  • Collaborative partnership builder: Highly adept at building partnerships and communicating compelling organizational vision.

Timeline

Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

Oklahoma City Thunder
08.2022 - 11.2023

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Consultant

Kanarys
10.2020 - 07.2022

Project/Program Manager

Concord Church & Harmony Community Development Corporation
01.2020 - 12.2020

Director of Operations (AT&T)

The Marketing Arm (TMA)
08.2010 - 02.2019

Bachelor of Administration - Marketing & Management

Texas A&M University

Certification in Diversity and Inclusion - Human Resources

Cornell University, School of Industrial and Labor Relations

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