Diana Cass

734-***-****

*** ***** *****

Plymouth, MI 48170

ad4ke3@r.postjobfree.com

GOAL

My goal is to obtain a position where I can utilize my knowledge and experience in Diversity and Inclusion training practice & Federal Employment Law.

EDUCATION

1999 Eastern Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts

2009 Washtenaw Community College

Associates in Health Science

2021 Seton Hall Law School

Masters in Jurisprudence

2024 Cornell University

Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion

Federally trained Mediator, Mentor & Facilitator

EXPERIENCE

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Chief of Inclusion Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Section

9/22 to present

~Develops timelines, reports, in partnership with cross-functional teams while leveraging data to surface insights, craft narratives, develop recommendations and implement programs to drive educattion transformation within and across departments, services and locations.

~Manage, review and update learning plans to meet the needs and ensure continuity with national and regional programs and initiatives

~Supervises DEI & EEO Department staff with gathering, testing, communications, project management, and change management for DEI & EEO training programs, projects, and initiatives.

~Designs & facilitates DEI & EEO learning/training, leadership development, coaching, and workforce development for staff to promote inclusive and equitable leadership and foster an equity and justice lens across all levels of leadership and throughout the employee lifecycle.

~Subject matter expert on Equal Employment Opportunity Laws, policy writing, labor relations, fact finding, mediation, & conflict management.

VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System Equal Opportunity & Diversity Program Manager

9/10 to 9/22

~Analyzes, evaluates, provides complete expert guidance in all of functions associated with the planning, directing and management of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Title XII training Program for thousands of staff over multiple locations.

~ Develops EEO & DEI training, determining objectives, delivers using face to face, virtual and web-based methods, welcomes feedback and changes trainings based on the needs of the organization, providing recommendations to Senior Leadership on educational issues and programs in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

~Supervises 20 collateral duty Chairs for 7 Employee Resource Groups that make up the Diversity Advisory Council, planning Diversity training and events, surveying staff and collecting employee feedback

~Provides training and offers consultation to facilitate staff members’ cultural competency and clinical competency as appropriate to their role working with Minorities. Planetree instructor since 2010, Own the Moment Instructor currently

~Founding Member of the first National SEP Virtual Training under ORMDI, known as VA National Virtual Pride, which was recognized by the Secretary of the VA in 2022

Commissioner for the City of Ann Arbor’s Human Rights Commission

5/19 to 5/23

~Receive and review complaints from individuals alleging violations of Ann Arbor's Human Rights ordinance, Chapter 112 Non-Discrimination, and take appropriate action

~Investigate, study, hold hearings and make recommendations to City Council regarding complaints from any class or group protected under the human rights ordinance

~Provide training and programs about the human rights ordinance, other DEI initiatives, and/or to discourage and eliminate racial tensions, prejudice, and/or discrimination

Member of Board of Directors for The Jim Toy Community Foundation

9/18 to Present

~Visionary leadership and executive oversight for a Nationally recognized local hero

~Goal-setting and strategic planning skills to move the Foundation forward

~Strong communication skills and ability to build consensus

~Demonstrated problem-solving abilities

~Other board interaction experience, internal governance experience, or committee work

Gretchen’s House Child Care Center ~ Program Director

8/03 to 8/07

~Serving as the Director in their absence, write memos & letters, respond to clients and staff both verbally and in writing

~Direct Supervision and evaluation of 18 staff

~State and National Educational Trainer, developed content, plan logistics for educational meetings and conferences for multiple locations

~Recruited, interviewed and managed the best talent to deliver on the Company’s mission of high value service

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:

Tania Leeman Veterans Benefit Administration 206-***-****

Andrew Hunter Office of Resolution Management, D & I 734-***-****

Veterans’ Health Administration

Travis Radina Ann Arbor City Council 734-***-****

Elizabeth Janovic Jim Toy Community Center 574-***-****

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