Mikki Gates
People Operations, Strategy, & AI Executive | TEDx Speaker & Organizer | Champion of Human-Centered Leadership in the AI Era
- Role
- Vice President Administration (HR, IT, Compliance, Internal Communications, & Executive Office) at iDE (International Development Enterprises)
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mikki Gates
I’m a global People & Culture executive who believes that HR should be the heartbeat of any organization. For two decades, I’ve turned traditional “policies and procedures” into platforms for connection, growth, and belonging.My career spans everything from designing inclusive global frameworks to helping leaders navigate transformation with clarity and compassion. Whether I’m shaping culture in a nonprofit or coaching executives through change, my goal is the same—to make work feel more human.Equal parts strategist and storyteller, I bring data, empathy, and a little irreverence to every table I sit at. Because when people feel seen, they do extraordinary things.
Experience
Vice President Administration (HR, IT, Compliance, Internal Communications, & Executive Office)
iDE (International Development Enterprises)
May 2023 — Present · CO, US
Serve on iDE’s Executive Team, leading strategic alignment across People & Culture, IT, Compliance, Internal Communications, and the Executive Office, in close collaboration with Finance, Strategy, Delivery & Impact, Fund Development, and Global Communications.Lead Global People & Culture Strategy: Oversee global HR, workforce planning, compensation, and culture-building initiatives focused on equity, inclusion, and belonging across 10+ country offices.Drive Organizational Transformation: Lead cross-functional integration, change management, and global structure redesign to strengthen operational excellence and resilience.Elevate Employee Experience: Design scalable programs that improve engagement, performance, and retention through transparent communication and inclusive leadership.Governance & Compliance Leadership: Strengthen compliance frameworks, risk management systems, and internal investigations; ensure global alignment with iDE’s Code of Conduct, ABAC, and Whistleblower policies.Technology & Data Strategy: Provide strategic oversight for IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, and digital systems; champion data governance to enable secure, mission-driven decision-making.Executive Operations & Board Relations: Manage executive operations and governance engagement, including Board of Directors and iDE UK Board of Trustees.Core Competencies:People & Culture Leadership · Organizational Development · Global HR Strategy · Workforce Planning · Compensation & Benefits · Change Management · Compliance & Governance · IT & Cybersecurity Oversight · Executive Communications · Leadership Development · Risk Mitigation · Cross-Functional Collaboration
Education
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Arts - BA
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