Ivory P.
Director, Legal and Enterprise Risk @Girls On The Run International
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Legal and Enterprise Risk @Girls On The Run International
Lead & shape the national + Canada enterprise risk program. Provide recommendations, interpretations & guidance to senior leaders, including the Executive Team, Council Executive Leadership, & National Finance & Risk committees regarding contracts, state/federal regulatory requirements, governance, crisis management, intellectual property, copyright & trademark protection, management & operational matters impacting safety, brand & operational risks to the national org. Ultimately fostering a risk-conscious culture & engendering risk ownership & accountability nationally- Develop & implement national enterprise risk management strategy and goals including foundational processes, alignment with FY initiatives and strategy, risk aggregation, reporting, & ongoing improvements- Organizational Regulatory Compliance Oversight-Develop & meet dept. budget goals & impact- Maintain log of all org. vendor contracts, licensees, U.S. & Canada chapters & donors ensuring all org. obligations are met - Aggressively investigate intellectual property infringement, draft & send cease & desist and co-existence agreements across the U.S. & Canada-Maintain & update intellectual property portfolio, including federal renewals- Review & negotiate all significant contracts +) & ensure compliance with internal policies, insurance, indemnity, confidentiality- Manage annual insurance renewal process with insurance broker for HQ and national plan holding 200 + accounts and lead RFP processes for brokers & products- Plan & manage execution of the enterprise risk assessment process, to identify, assess, monitor, & document enterprise risks- Comprehensive operational policy audit, review & development- Lead & oversee National IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access) Policy Subcommittee- Lead & oversee the National Policy Committee, National Risk Committee- Building risk awareness nationally via operational support, training development & facilitation
EDUCATION
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Psychology
South Aiken High School
High School Diploma, Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program
University of South Carolina Aiken
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
ABOUT IVORY P.
Unlocking New Horizons in Sales, Legal, Risk, Governance & Organizational Leadership!My passion for policy, contracts, and compliance makes each day fly by. Over the past decade, this work has felt like a moment—time truly flies when you\'re having fun! What\'s even more rewarding is taking complex topics that others find daunting and showing them the fun side. I love helping people understand the \'whys\' behind the scenes, illuminating what may have been unclear before. For me, it\'s always about the bigger picture—finding ways, both big and small, to support and empower others. So, welcome to my page—I’m “Illuminating Ivory,” bringing a unique blend of extensive experience, servant leadership, relationship building, and positive energy to your organization.As a Director of Enterprise Risk Management, I’ve honed my skills in contract negotiation, policy & regulatory interpretation & compliance while mitigating associated external risks. With a deep understanding of insurance policies and intellectual property rights, I safeguard organizational assets and interests, orchestrating the entire risk management lifecycle—from identification to monitoring and reporting. These essential qualities seamlessly guide clients and partners through their purchasing journey. My commitment to detail and comfort with legal acumen ensures every transaction is smooth, transparent, and aligns with best practices, deepening professional relationships with a positive personal touch.Having served as a Director of Training and Development with a background in HR and Operations, I designed a prestigious government leadership program recognized with the United States Department of Energy Pyramid Award of Excellence for its pioneering approach and effectiveness. Spearheading the University of Tennessee’s inaugural Human Resource Employee and Organizational Development webinar training programs, I significantly enhanced statewide learning engagement. As featured in the Knoxville Business Journal, my expertise lies in motivating teams, nurturing individual growth, and instilling confidence across diverse stakeholders. My skill set spans facilitation, program design, qualitative research, and strategic problem-solving—ensuring every initiative I lead is grounded in innovation and best practices.
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