Jill Harmon

About Jill Harmon

Jill Harmon leads with her heart, inspiring others to bring authenticity and caring to their roles while driving a business strategy that delivers results connected to purpose. A multi-faceted thought leader, she brings compassion and intellect to the challenges of today\'s business professionals.Jill\'s background in corporate philanthropy informs her work on diversity and inclusion. Serving as the Director of a corporate foundation for over 15 years, she brings a unique perspective on the legacy of race, gender identity, privilege, and bias to the lens of the corporate world, merging the desired outcomes of business with the humanity of our workforce.Jill has spearheaded new DEI initiatives, such as developing ERG groups, establishing a North America DEI Network with local ambassadors, implementing the first DEI Conference for a global business, and rolling out a new educational micro-learning DEI program.Jill brings her experience in Organizational Development & Training, Corporate Communications and Philanthropy with her educational background in the arts, education, and doctorate in organizational psychology to deliver a unique and powerfully inspired culture. She has implemented new LMS platforms & engagement surveys.Jill is the founder and leading member of the N.A. Diversity Network, Council member of a global Social Impact team, Chair of the Fun Committee, and prior research committee member and speaker at the Women’s Foundation of GKC. She has served on the Board of Directors at the BECU Credit Union and ArtsTech. She has been a guest speaker on employee engagement at the Chicago chapter of SHRM, and a guest facilitator for a female leadership program at MacMurray College.Jill’s research in I/O Psychology focuses on retention strategies for women. She holds a Master’s in Education and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Park University with a Bachelor in Fine Arts. She provides consultative services for personality inventory assessments and group teambuilders in interpersonal communication and is a certified Myers-Briggs facilitator and MHS EQ-i Emotional Intelligence practitioner, Lominger 360 coach, and Gallup trained Clifton Strengths coach. Jill is a certified Diversity Professional (CDP) by the Institute for Diversity Certification. She received the Kansas City InRoads Business Coordinator of the Year award for excellence with intern engagement.Jill enjoys volunteering with local not-for-profits, and served as a volunteer instructor at Alphapointe Association for the Blind for over 15 years.

Experience

1. Foundation Director

   BlueScope

   Jan 2006 — Present · BlueScope Foundation, NA

Education

• Grand Canyon University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  2019

• Park University

  BA, Fine Arts

  2006

• University of Central Missouri

  MA, Education

  2012