Tonya Woods Grimes

About Tonya Woods Grimes

Diversity, inclusion and equity professional with more than 20 years of experience; in-depth understanding of organizational development, leadership development and talent management. Strong communicator, engaging facilitator, exceptional writer and presenter. Specializing in the implementation of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and practices, strategy, leadership training and development, employee engagement, mentoring, partnering with executives and leaders in the organization and building and sustaining, positive relationships with employees at all levels.

Experience

1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant

   FirstEnergy

   Jun 2019 — Present · US

   Develop and assist in the implementation of diversity strategic action plans aimed at fostering an inclusive workplace* Develop and facilitate diversity and inclusion training, collaborate with HR partners on recruitment/retention strategies* Partner with and support employee business resource groups* Research/stay current with D&I best practices/trends* Administer and complete national workplace surveys* Lead efforts to create and administer annual diversity and inclusion employee survey* Partner with corporate communications to ensure that D&I is embedded in all employee messaging

Education

• The Diversity Center of NEO

  Program Completion, LEADdiversity

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

  1987 — 1992

• Kent State University

  Studies towards MBA