Tirzah Enumah

About Tirzah Enumah

I\'m a mission-driven leader, big picture thinker, relationship builder, coach, strategist, imaginer of possibilities, lover of words, constant learner, and fluid generalist who is passionate about making the world better. I focus on empowering others, especially the most marginalized among us, to become economically secure, fulfilled, healthy, and happy.At heart, I\'m a student-and a teacher. I love learning new things almost as much as I love witnessing that \"light bulb\" moment when someone I\'m working with discovers something new. I\'ve been in the education field for over 15 years and my approach to my work is informed by all the things it takes to be a great educator: an approach that\'s steeped in relationships, curiosity, rigor, equity, and an assets-based approach.As the Practice Lead for Operationalizing Equity and Inclusion at August Public, I design, test, and lead engagements to support organizations in adopting new ways of working that help redistribute power, redefine professionalism, and are radically inclusive. Through this work, I support organizations in getting better business outcomes and contribute to a more just world.August was founded to help organizations realize their most ambitious goals by building more open, agile and inclusive teams. Our superpower is helping large, complex organizations succeed in a world where change and complexity are the new normal. We understand that lasting change requires changing individuals, teams, and the systems that shape how they interact. We focus on these four transformation levers and drive change by moving beyond theory to everyday practice- Agile Ways of Working- Operationalizing Equity & Inclusion- Empowered Decision Making- Psychological Safety Through a Learning Culture

Experience

1. Practice Lead, Operationalizing Equity and Inclusion

   August Public

   Jun 2021 — Present · New York, NY, US

   As the Practice Lead for Operationalizing Equity and Inclusion at August, I help large, established organizations transition from traditional ways of working-ways that reinforce patriarchy and white supremacy and prevent individuals and teams from doing their best work-to new ways of working that redistribute power, redefine professionalism, and are radically inclusive. How I help clients: • Spreading principles and practices that build meaningful power and belonging for people, particularly those who hold underrepresented identities in our client organizations• Help leaders in large organizations operationalize equity and inclusion goals—adapting to their specific client contexts and industries as we go• Coaching teams, leaders and executives in bringing empowering, inclusive, and equitable ways of working to their leadership practices• Developing, co-designing, and facilitating engaging, meaningful workshops and learning programs ranging from 5-150 people in topics like inclusive leadership, culture change, and building equitable teams and organizations• Supporting org leaders and teams in moving their equity and inclusion work to the next level of scope and impact

Education

• Yale University

  B.A., English

  2001 — 2005

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  2008 — 2010

• Stanford University

  M.A., Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership Studies

  2007 — 2008

Skills

• Program Management
• Education Policy
• Non-Profits
• Education
• Grants
• Public Sector
• Staff Development
• Philanthropy
• Curriculum Development
• Policy Analysis
• Program Development
• Nonprofits
• Social Sector
• Strategy
• Fundraising
• Community Outreach
• Public Speaking
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Program Evaluation
• International Development
• Business Strategy
• Strategic Communications