Jamie Kirkland

About Jamie Kirkland

As the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bright Horizons, my role revolves around implementing DEI initiatives and facilitating workshops that resonate with over thousands of employees annually. With a focus on cultivating inclusive environments, our team has successfully navigated organizational changes while maintaining cultural continuity, especially during challenging times like the Covid-19 crisis.My approach is characterized by strategic ideation and activation, leveraging my influence and communication skills to drive business results and growth. Partnering effectively with business leaders, I am committed to inspiring systemic equity and operational excellence, underpinned by my recent certification as a DEIB Specialist, SHRM Senior Certified Professional certification, education, and almost twenty years of experience talent.

Experience

1. Director of Employee Experience

   Bright Horizons

   May 2025 — Present

Education

• Regis University

  Bachelor's, Organizational Development

  2010 — 2014

• University of Denver

  Master's, Communication & Organizational Development

Skills

• Training & Development
• Change Management
• Organizational Development
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Recruiting
• Interviews
• Leadership Development
• Program Evaluation
• Onboarding
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Project Management
• Knowledge Transfer
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Time Management
• Training
• Credit Unions
• Talent Management
• Public Speaking
• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Mbti
• Performance Management
• Employee Training
• Employee Engagement
• System Conversion
• Mentoring
• Program Management
• Strategy
• Succession Planning
• Customer Service
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Coaching
• Hris
• Personnel Management
• Process Improvement