Sharyl West Loeung

Adaptable, resourceful, and performance-driven professional with substantial experience developing and operationalizing strategies and programs that engage and empower clients to achieve their goals.

Expert in creating programs or initiatives that drive an inclusive culture in partnership with senior management. Skilled in coaching 1:1 and consulting teams through relationship building and sound data analysis. Adept at identifying strengths and growth areas around recruiting, supporting, empowering, and retaining a diverse clientele. Proven background in managing workforce objectives’ performance, offering knowledge-rich training for positive culture change, and achieving desired learning outcomes. Well-versed in establishing network of contacts with diverse groups and recognized for assessing representation, navigating ambiguity, addressing concerns, improving inclusiveness, promoting assessment, and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Demonstrated ability to thrive in remote/virtual environments; capable of influencing without authority across all levels. Articulate communicator with exceptional analytical, interpersonal, management, problem-solving, organizational, written, and leadership skills.

• In addition to her administrative and communication gifts, Sharyl is also immensely creative and also a fierce ally for colleagues who may not be seen or heard within the traditional means of understanding. Sharyl watches for opportunities to lift up others, both individually and collectively. She navigates her advocacy with grace and compassion and folks want to listen to her when she shares., Sharra Hynes, Ph.D., Associate VP of Student Life, Dean of Students, Baylor University
• Contributed to the decision-making process of choosing appropriate training methods, aligning policy in bias response, and formed the higher education equivalent of employee resource groups (ERGs).
• Directed the introduction and growth of an interfaith program at Baylor University by attaining leadership buy-in to start the interfaith student program, a regional conference, and a civic interfaith minor.
• Elected to serve on the Change Champions Committee to collaboratively analyze data-driven dashboard metrics on diversity.
• Partnered with senior business stakeholders and HR leadership in developing and implementing EDI best practices and leadership training programs aimed at creating equity in student success.
• Strategically bridged and lead partnerships across multiple divisions and colleges in support of systemic and sustainable growth of inclusionary practices and policies created to impact cultural belonging for all employees, students, and community stakeholders.