Stephanie Forbes

About Stephanie Forbes

DEI Humanizer • Strategic Planning • Organizational Development • Team Building • Project ExecutionSeasoned DEI visionary with 10+ years of expertise in crafting and executing impactful strategies that drive diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to surpass organizational objectives. Acknowledged by Forbes magazine as a transformative leader and inspirational mentor, adept at mitigating issues like discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and policy violations while enhancing staff retention through a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Demonstrates mastery of equality legislation, excelling in the development and implementation of fair, non-discriminatory policies and inclusive programs within dynamic work environments. Known for proposing effective, tailored solutions aligned with corporate priorities, solving complex challenges, optimizing employee relations, and bolstering the bottom line. Possesses a proven ability to engage effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, fostering enduring relationships with staff, business partners, and the community, while fostering a culture of enlightenment within organizations.

Experience

1. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager

   commercetools

   Feb 2022 — Present · Durham, NC, US

   Oversee the creation and implementation of initiatives and services to support diversity within the company. Measure and monitor America\'s diversity, and create new procedures and initiatives to improve diversity effectively. Uphold the responsibility of managing various groups within the company as the leader of Americas. Successfully orchestrated the establishment of six impactful internal Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), promoting a culture of belonging and diverse representation- Strengthened the organization\'s workforce by conducting up to eight global training sessions on embracing and comprehending diverse cultural viewpoints through Unconscious Bias and Be An Ally training programs- Collaborate closely with the management team, providing specialized support for strategic interventions, particularly in areas such as hiring processes and feedback mechanisms, contributing to a more inclusive workplace- Act as a trusted advisor within the DEI initiative, overseeing and coordinating inter-company workshops and dialogues, fostering open and productive discussions on diversity and inclusion- Play an integral role in the strategic planning of the organization\'s diversity, equality, and inclusion education initiatives, tailoring support to the leadership team to ensure alignment with organizational goals- Achieve consistently high levels of employee engagement, as evidenced by year-over-year improvements in engagement survey results within the Americas- Innovative designed and developed the comprehensive DEI Hub, a central repository outlining the organization\'s DEI strategy and providing access to valuable resources.

Education

• ECPI

  Certificate, Medical Office Specialist

  1992 — 1994