Antiwan Henning

About Antiwan Henning

I am a forward-thinking Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategist with a proven track record of success in leading organizational growth and integrating talent development with business strategy. As a key influencer who leverages expertise in human resources, employee engagement, and talent acquisition, I have succeeded in establishing programs, policies, and procedures to drive valued employee experience. I leverage vast experience fostering multi-disciplinary partnerships to ensure inclusive leadership, cross-cultural competencies, and continual improvement across progressive enterprises. Upholding the role of employee advocate, I maintain trust and integrity with chief leadership and employ unconscious bias to steer the execution of initiatives for scale and sustainability. As Senior Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant at EMC Insurance, I steer the strategic direction for the development and implementation of multi-year diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE & I) strategy design to match business objectives for diversity programs. Throughout my time in this role, I have strengthened commitment to DE & I initiatives, increasing awareness by 42% and signing and executing 4% diversity pledges. I also have grown engagement across corporate officers, leaders, and businesses by 12%, leveraging key metrics to develop effective reporting and consulting to senior leaders. Prior to holding this position, I was the Director of Operations for the Department of Defense. While in this role, I led the planning and execution of business strategies, plans, and practices to maximize the achievement of business goals and customer needs. I advanced the learning and development of 130+ staff through designing administrative course data, programs of instructions, and lesson plans, and introduced and operated a comprehensive training development program for 17 employees. I possess a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Central Michigan University, a Master in Human Resources and Employment Law from Arizona State University, a Master of Arts in Leadership from the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and a Diversity and Inclusion Graduate Certificate from Cornell University. I am adept at formulating strategies to maximize workforce potential, achieve business goals, and empower leadership’s strategic decisions.

Experience

1. Senior Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Business Partner

   Progressive Insurance

   Jun 2022 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US

Education

• U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

  Graduate, Organizational Leadership

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Law - JD, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

  2023 — 2026

• Arizona State University

  Master of Laws - LLM, Human Resources and Employment Law

• Cornell University

  Graduate Certificate, Diversity and Inclusion

• Illinois State University

  Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management and Services

• Central Michigan University

  Master's degree, Business Administration and Management, General