Michael L. James

About Michael L. James

With over 20 years of experience in human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion, I am a senior executive who is passionate about creating and sustaining inclusive and equitable cultures in organizations. I have successfully led and implemented strategic initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, performance, and development across diverse and multicultural workforces.As the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at Cambridge Health Alliance, a leading community health system affiliated with Harvard Medical School, I provide enterprise-wide leadership in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. I oversee the Multicultural Affairs and Patient & Volunteer Services departments, and direct the development, implementation, and oversight of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy. I also leverage my expertise in employee relations, recruitment, project management, facilitation, and organizational development to support the mission and vision of the organization.

Experience

1. Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

   Cambridge Health Alliance

   Jul 2021 — Present · Cambridge, MA, US

   Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a leading Harvard affiliated community health system serving under-served populations in Cambridge, Somerville and Boston\'s metro-north communities-Responsible for proving enterprise-wide leadership in the development, implementation and oversight of CHA\'s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders-Charged with oversight of Multicultural Affairs, and Patient & Volunteer Services.

Education

• UMass Center for Collaborative Leadership-Emerging Leaders Program Alumni

  Leadership Development Program

  2006 — 2007

• The Partnership, Inc.

  Leadership Development Program

  2005 — 2006

• Boston Center for Community Justice

  Lead Boston Alumni, Social Justice Leadership Development Program

  2008 — 2009

• UMass Boston

  BA, Psychology

• William James College

  Organizational Psychology

  2003 — 2005

• YMCA of the USA

  Multicultural Executive Development Institute

  2017 — 2018

• Suffolk University - Sawyer Business School

  MBA, Business Management

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Employee Engagement
• Conflict Resolution
• Community Relations
• Organizational Development
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Team Building
• Management
• Business Development
• Public Relations
• Project Management
• Talent Management
• Leadership Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Onboarding
• Career Development
• Volunteer Management
• Program Facilitation
• Group Facilitation
• Workshop Facilitation
• Career Counseling
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Human Resources
• Program Management
• Change Management
• Training
• Leadership
• Nonprofits
• Staff Development
• Personnel Management
• Executive Search
• Interviews
• Program Development
• Coaching
• Consulting
• Project Planning
• Employee Benefits