Amanda Robinson
@amandarobinson
Strategic People & Culture executive with a focus on DEIB.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic, data-driven People & Culture executive with over 10 years of experience in leading Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives, culture transformation, and internal communications across various organizations. My expertise lies in designing and executing multi-year DEI strategies that align with business objectives, ensuring that inclusivity is embedded in HR operations.
In my current role as Associate Director at ECRI, I developed a global culture strategy that significantly increased employee engagement and participation. I have a proven track record of leveraging analytics to drive sustainable culture change and workforce growth, recognized for building future-ready talent pipelines and scaling impactful programs in complex environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Associate Director, DEI & Internal Communications
ECRI
Jul 2023 - Present (2 years)
Developed and executed a multi-year global culture strategy, including the global DEI philosophy, annual strategic goals, and implementation roadmap. Repurposed communication channels to increase employee engagement and participation by 110% in the first 12 months, utilizing employee listening programs and sentiment analytics for real-time feedback.
DEIA Program Analyst
US Department of Commerce
Jan 2023 - Aug 2023 (7 months)
Supported deployment of technology-enabled learning solutions and communication platforms to scale training across a large federal workforce. Created ERG infrastructure and governance enabling autonomous activity and enhanced employee engagement across 13 bureaus.
Senior People Operations & DEIB Manager
Hungry Harvest
Aug 2021 - Oct 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Leveraged data analytics to evaluate program impact and inform continuous improvement of people operations initiatives and employee well-being programs. Collaborated with executive leadership to develop organizational strategies, objectives, and policies focused on employee experience, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community impact.
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Manager
Colorado Department of Human Services
Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Co-led cross-departmental “Great Place to Work” initiative to integrate EDI into all policies, programs, and services. Provided thought leadership and consultancy to senior leaders on inclusion best practices, ethical AI use in HR technology, and integrating ESG frameworks with internal DEI strategies.
Education
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University of North Texas
MS, Merchandising & Management
Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on Merchandising & Management. Gained expertise in strategic planning and operational aspects relevant to the field.
University of North Texas
BA, History
Obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in History. Developed strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
Cornell University
Certification, Diversity & Inclusion
Completed a professional certification program in Diversity & Inclusion. Acquired specialized knowledge and skills in fostering inclusive environments.
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