Alissa Wood
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, North America @Barrick Mining Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, North America @Barrick Mining Corporation
Elko, NV, US
Member of senior leadership team, dedicated to a strong safety, sustainability, and ESG-focused culture for multiple mining operations spanning North America in addition to exploration projects and closure sites. Drive business value through effective stakeholder engagement, partnership, communication, and community development.• Led team of 9 in CSR and Native American Affairs; integrated CSR with environmental affairs function to better identify community needs, tap relationships, and implement initiatives that address long-term needs.• Shaped overall Corporate Social Responsibility strategy by charting stakeholder matrix, aligning initiatives with community priorities, and systematically measuring impact.• Doubled corporate investment (from $9M to $19M), including tax, personnel, and goods and services, with direct oversight of $20M budget to support sustainable community initiatives.• Oversaw $10M in Covid relief efforts in partnership with the state.• Established Heritage Fund (employee giving program):o 2,200 employees have donated a total of $2.6M to 795 local non-profits with 120% employer match.• Spearheaded I-80 Fund to support small businesses in securing low-interest loans:o $8.1M to 71 small businesses, with 162 jobs created and 245 jobs retained.• Conducted socioeconomic studies consisting of an employee survey (7k employees), stakeholder survey, and perception survey to better gauge community needs and outlook• Developed $4.5M partnership with Boys and Girls Club to attract more women and young families into the industry and to alleviate stressors for working families:o Opened Early Learning Centers (childcare centers) in 3 communities to provide affordable and reliable childcare that accommodates the mining schedule.• Expanded talent pipeline while influencing public opinion by establishing partnership with College of Southern Nevada to offer high school students college certificates in diesel technology and industrial maintenance.
EDUCATION
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Science in Business Management; Minor in Political Science
ABOUT ALISSA WOOD
I am a senior-level leader in CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) & Sustainability Leader. I bring a track record of building strategy and executing programs that advance profitability and sustainability. WHAT I DO: » Manage millions in community investments by charting stakeholder matrix, aligning initiatives with community priorities, and systematically measuring impact » Foster culturally sensitive and respectful stakeholder engagement, including in polarizing industries. » Build relationships of transparency and trust with diverse stakeholders, including indigenous communities, as well as county and state authorities. » Drive business value through effective stakeholder engagement, partnership, communication, and community development. » Establish partnerships with various community groups to enhance corporate reputation and align CSR programs with community priorities MY WORKING STYLE: Strong emphasis on accountability, professional excellence and motivating others by example. Advanced relationship-building skills and effective collaboration with management, coworkers, stakeholders, and vendors. Competent and organized with proven ability to successfully work as part of a team and manage competing priorities. SKILLS: Sustainability | Indigenous Relations | Community Development | Budget Management | Stakeholder Relations | Community Engagement | Data Tracking & Reporting | PR | Team Leadership | Public Speaking | Crisis Management | Corporate Communications | External Affairs | Community Relations | Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance | Communications
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