Allison Warren-Barbour
Director of Cultural Competence and Research @Wellstar Health System
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Cultural Competence and Research @Wellstar Health System
Atlanta, GA, US
Applies innovative design thinking principles to develop and implement cultural competency strategy and programs that advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and prioritizes employee and patient experiences. Serves as a thought leader, consultant, and trusted advisor to executive leadership, ensuring the integration of DEIB strategies into system-wide business objectives aligned with Wellstar’s mission, vision, and values.• Defines key priorities, goals, and deliverables for cultural competence initiatives, establishing a roadmap for achieving system-wide DEIB integration and supporting overarching DEIB strategy.• Designs and executes inclusive programs and research-driven strategies to strengthen belonging and increase engagement and participation in DEIB strategic programming. • Socializes and connects DEIB business strategies that focus on workforce, workplace, and marketplace impacts.• Engages in consistent communication channels with key system partners to ensure shared language and understanding of DEI imperatives.• Develops and manages a DEIB dashboard and scorecards to measure program effectiveness, using qualitative and quantitative insights to drive improvement.• Delivers and facilitates presentations, conversations, and dialogue on diversity and equality related content.• Manages program budgets efficiently, aligning financial planning with strategic DEIB objectives.• Maintains knowledge of accessibility and diversity related issues, legislation, and best practices.
EDUCATION
Miami University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Princeton Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity degree (M.Div), Theology/Theological Studies
SKILLS
ABOUT ALLISON WARREN-BARBOUR
Senior people, culture, and DEI executive passionate about creating more equitable work environments. I have over 15 years of experience in management, innovation, organizational leadership, and equity-based approaches. I look for meaningful opportunities to work with companies and organizations willing to think creatively about how to achieve business outcomes through centering employee and customer voice.I have an impactful history of visionary leadership. Over the last decade and a half, I have helped organizations innovate, thrive, and grow through empathetic leadership. I\'m respected for achieving core mission by earning trust and confidence of key stakeholders and cultivating an organizational culture of belonging. I have also been known to excel at managing complex collective impact models, expense managing resources, improving the health and viability of programs, increasing organizational reputation and brand, and exceeding operational goals. I have led transformational change through complex systems models. I am dedicated to enhancing performance by assessing existing processes and implementing effective systems, strategies, and policies. I am able to bring people along through change management methodology and am an excellent communicator, who engenders trust across organizational roles. Specific areas of expertise and competencies include:• Strategic planning & Visioning• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion certified• Human-Centered Design certified• Change/Organizational behavior management• Building collaborative, cross-sector partnerships• Learning & Development• Talent Acquisition• Public speaking• Stakeholder/Volunteer stewardship• Executive Board building & governance• Employee engagement & development• Budgeting & financial managementThroughout my career, I\'ve excelled at being an innovative leader in both the for-profit and non-profit industries. I have been a Chief Executive Officer ($5 million organization), a Senior Vice President ($12 million organization), and a Vice President ($4 billion organization). I have led multi-million dollar teams and managed Fortune 100 accounts and clients. I enjoy serving on local and regional boards and committees. I have a reputation for being a high profile spokesperson and advocate, and I am open to all relevant conversations.
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