Afiya L.

About Afiya L.

I am deeply passionate about helping people, teams, and leaders unlock their greatest potential, both personally and professionally. With a unique blend of experience across diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), executive coaching, and employee experience management, I believe thriving workplaces begin with empowered, connected individuals.My journey has equipped me to design and lead initiatives that not only foster inclusive cultures and psychological safety, but also align employee engagement and well-being with business success. I have spearheaded programs that drive employee voice, leadership development, and cultural transformation, ensuring every team member feels valued and able to contribute their best work. As an advocate and coach, I partner with executives and people managers to strengthen self-awareness, communication, and resilience, turning challenges into opportunities for growth at every level.I am energized by opportunities to build high-trust environments, develop best-in-class people strategies, and advise organizations on how inclusive leadership can become a business advantage. My expertise supports companies in boosting engagement, retention, and performance, ultimately driving sustainable success. I strive to create spaces where everyone can thrive and where the impact is felt far beyond the workplace.

Experience

1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Manager

   STO Building Group

   Apr 2022 — Present

Education

• New York Institute of Technology

  MS, Human Resource Management & Labor Relations

• Queens College

  Bachelor of Science, Psychology

  2008