Human Centered Learning & Belonging
Some of the most powerful learning doesn’t happen in courses—it happens in conversation. In this body of work, I used instructional design skills to shape how people connect, reflect, and grow together. Whether designing identity-centered resources, creating psychologically safe dialogue spaces, or embedding inclusive practices into hiring and onboarding, I approached learning as a tool for belonging.
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Through events management, peer-led research, and strategic communications, I’ve helped organizations move from performative equity to sustainable, human-centered practice—blending content strategy with compassion, and structure with story.
Project Overview
Strategic Hiring:
V3 Certification
As a recruiter and early advocate for inclusive hiring, I supported Fors Marsh’s participation in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and expanded our use of values-aligned interview practices. I addressed both tactical gaps in candidate pipelines and systemic barriers around how military and minoritized candidates were assessed.
Actions Taken
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Attended V3 training to align hiring strategy with veteran readiness standards
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Audited job postings and pipelines for inclusive, military-friendly language
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Trained hiring managers to evaluate “culture fit” using values—not personal bias
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Designed compliant, values-forward interview templates and facilitated training for selection committees
Tools, Method, Impact
Tools Used
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MS Office (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook)
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JazzHR, Paycor
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SharePoint
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Internal SOPs
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Hiring Committee Documents
Method Incorporated
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Legal research and OFCCP guidance alignment
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DEIA-aligned behavioral interviewing frameworks
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Talent pipeline gap analysis
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Strategic cultural onboarding design
Key Outcomes & Impact
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V3 certification earned and used to strengthen proposals for defense-related contracts
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Protected the org and candidates from bias-based interview decisions
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Embedded cultural values in hiring practices adopted company-wide
DEIA Knowledge Hub
& Resource Design
As Growth & Outreach Lead for the DIVE Committee, I transformed DEIA programming from a set of isolated events into a living, searchable knowledge ecosystem that aligned education with identity, heritage, and organizational growth.
Actions Taken
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Created DEIA guides and holiday resources including:
→ Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Kit
→ LGBTQIA+ Language Guide (100+ terms)
→ Post-2020 Anti-Racism Workshop Presentation -
Built and maintained a structured SharePoint archive of resources, newsletters, and event calendar with permission settings, tagging logic, and cross-department relevance
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Developed reusable templates, SOPs, and event records to scale knowledge-sharing and reduce rework
Tools, Method, Impact
Tools Used
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MS 365 (Word, PPT, Excel, Teams, Outlook)
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SharePoint
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Canva
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Adobe Acrobat Pro
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Zoom
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Constant Contact
Method Incorporated
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Training Needs Analysis
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Inclusive content curation and research synthesis
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User-centered knowledge architecture in SharePoint
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Long-term DEIA content strategy and evaluation planning
Key Outcomes & Impact
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Made DEIA learning continuous and self-serve
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Became the go-to resource hub for internal teams and new hires on DEIA information
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Earned Core Value Award for organizational impact
Open Connect: Peer-Led Dialogue & Growth
To build connection in a remote, semi-disconnected work environment, I helped relaunch Open Connect, a facilitated dialogue series designed for emotional safety, shared learning, and identity expression.
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I've attached a couple of the sample topics and questions I would use in the future if I were to recreate an event series like this one.
Actions Taken
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Facilitated and supported sessions on themes such as:
→ Authenticity in the Workplace
→ Allyship & Advocacy
→ Climate Resilience & Adaptation
→ Career Growth through Personal Strengths -
Developed discussion guides and trained peer facilitators
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Created internal promotions and onboarding links for new participants
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Used storytelling and shared experience as tools for inclusion
Tools, Method, Impact
Tools Used
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MS 365 (Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
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Zoom
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SharePoint
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Menti, MiroBoard
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Adobe Acrobat Pro
Method Incorporated
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Peer facilitation techniques & group dialogue theory
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Psychological safety design
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Experience-based DEIA engagement
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Reflection prompt design & non-extractive feedback collection
Key Outcomes & Impact
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Helped employees feel seen, connected, and heard in a hybrid culture
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Modeled vulnerability, reflection, and strength through shared stories
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Turned DEIA from “initiative” into embedded community practice
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Teach DEIA topics in a safe, risk-free format for folks who are unsure