Vetra Davis

BIO: Chief of Staff. Experienced Senior Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategist with a demonstrated history of designing and enhancing programs, partnerships, business operations and communications strategies for leading global brands. Mindful Yoga Guide, Breathwork Practitioner, Embodiment Specialist, and Empath Emeritus. Highly intuitive and deeply passionate about supporting highly sensitive people (HSP) in cultivating a well-nourished life. Seasoned community and non-profit board leader, committed to advancing social justice for systemically marginalized communities. ROLE: Global Head of DEI (GHDEI) Partnership •Serve as primary thought-partner to GHDEI and liaison as needed with DEI team and stakeholders • Partner closely (closest) with GHDEI on overall strategy, operations, people and change-management • Serve as advisor and trusted resource to DEI Leadership team. Be a proxy for GHDEI where applicable, and lead projects/initiatives where appropriate on behalf of Leadership team. • Anticipate challenges and proactively solution in partnership with GHDEI • Keep visibility across Global DEI team, including regional partners to ensure GHDEI is informed and able to make timely decisions Operations & People • Enhance alignment across pillars and regional partners, create meshing points, and implement evidence-based best practices globally for DEI initiatives and programs • Create and manage strategy for DEI team budget. Manage annual, quarterly and increment spend cycles including timelines and impact of spends • Create and manage strategy for DEI QBRs (define audience, content, and cadence) • Co-own OKRs: Calibration, adjustments, measuring/tracking outcomes • Drive strategy and content for monthly all-hands, annual offsites, and team building activities • Oversees strategy for ongoing team upskilling in core competencies within DEI, Program Management and Change-Management • Manage and track AES plan implementation and updates • Prepare presentation materials for internal speaking engagements, staff meetings, outside presentations/articles, board of director meetings and more • Manage outcomes for key global programs including;Building Inclusion, Adobe Leader Excellence and New Values integration • Manage a team of direct reports who execute key business operations and people projects for pillars and team Global Regions • Work with regional partners to shape regional strategies (70/30). • Meet weekly with Global partners to keep them engaged as key members of the team and informed on key updates. • Funnel best practices to and from regional partners to ensure maximization of resourcing and strategy. • Complete bi-annual Global calibration (refresh strategy and priorities post evaluation)