Melissa Álvarez Mangual, Ed.D. has been leading learning and organizational development efforts that place inclusion and equity in the center for over 20 years. As a leader, coach, consultant, trainer, and learning designer, she amplifies the value and power of workplace learning to shift mindsets, behaviors, and dynamics. Reviving failing programs, taking highly effective programs to the next level, and establishing data-informed, successful and sustainable initiatives are her specialties. Melissa is a scholar-practitioner who uses an interdisciplinary approach when serving as a thought and accountability partner, and concept to execution driver. She is a certified diversity and business coach who works with leaders ready to take their leadership to the next level, leading inclusively & equitably. Melissa is boldly resolute in her work with leaders for inclusion and equity. She strives for growth and synergy in her engagements while exercising strategic agility to make a difference in organizations and people’s lives.
Biography
Are you open to: full time, part time, project based or contract based work?
Full Time, Part Time, Project based contractual work
What types of companies/clients/work space environments have you previously been a part of?
Further develop my executive level study and practice of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice to complete the CDE: Certified Diversity Executive credential by October 2020. Formal study of employment laws and HR policies to complete the SPHR certification exam.
What are your growth priorities in the next 12 months?
Further develop my executive level study and practice of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice to complete the CDE: Certified Diversity Executive credential by October 2020. Formal study of employment laws and HR policies to complete the SPHR certification exam.
What are your technical skill sets, including the number of years you've been experienced in them?
Learning strategy, design, and delivery: 20 years
Diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, program design, and leadership: 20 years
Nonprofit leadership and program management: 20 years
Leadership development: 20 years
Process improvement: 20 years
Facilitation: 20 years
Emotional Intelligence: 15 years (including EQi2.0 and EQ360 assessment certification)
Organizational development: 13 years
Consulting: 13 years
Coaching: 13 years
Describe your ideal work environment.
An organization that elevates the importance of living out its values in the day-to-day work; prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of the operations from leadership to policy and practices; operates as a learning organization and invests in it in order stay ahead.
Years of Experience
10+