Dian Squire

Experience

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  University of Maryland

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2012

  Assistant Director and Program Manager; Hiring, training, MBTI certification, program development

  • Trained a team of 31 in efficient project execution with a $10K budget, while securing a $120K endowed gift to elevate an LGBTQIA+ community program to award-winning status.• Presented over 150 MBTI Interpretation presentations to 3000+ participants increasing talent ability to self-regulate behaviors to enhance personal and professional outcomes.• Implemented office policy and practice adjustments to enhance representational diversity by 50% over 5 years and introduced equitable hiring practice to improve talent retention year over year. Show less

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2015

  Researcher and Instructor; public speaking, curriculum development, Microsoft, Qualtrics, teaching

  • Drove strategic initiatives by leading a group of 8 team members in the organizational leadership body.• Authored policy development and decision-making processes that resulted in talent inclusion and diversity.

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  Rankin Consulting LLC

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2021

  Senior Research Associate; Qualitative research, Excel, data analysis

  • Moderated rigorous climate assessments spanning 8 institutional contexts, utilizing innovative methodologies to drive actionable initiatives.• Designed thorough research to inform organizational strategies geared towards improving culture and fostering inclusivity.• Analyzed 45 focus groups, data analysis, and presented data-driven insights to promote enhancements in organizational culture.

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  University of Denver

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Research Fellow; Data management, writing, program development

  • Counseled a 6-person team in creation of a new department focusing on employee inclusion. • Spearheaded the development and management of comprehensive educational programs, incorporating industry best practices and hands-on experiential learning opportunities.

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  ACPA–College Student Educators International

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  Director, Equity and Inclusion; non-profit, program development, facilitation, culture change

  •Collaborated on the development of the organization's primary strategic focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.•Acted as the affirmative action officer for the governing board, ensuring compliance and fairness.•Conducted extensive environmental scans to understand how equity and inclusion issues affected the profession, association matters, and the experiences of professionals.•Led the planning and implementation of identity-based caucus events.•Evaluated all equity and inclusion initiatives tied to the annual convention, attended by 3,000 participants.•Served as the primary point of contact for bias incidents, providing counseling and guiding members through resolution processes.•Worked closely with organizational leadership, members, and the broader community.•Chaired the ethics committee, overseeing ethical considerations and decision making processes within the organization. Show less

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  Iowa State University

  Aug 2016 - May 2018

  Instructor; teaching, curriculum, assessment, adult education, distance learning

  • Advised a cohort of 40 community members on personal and professional growth, delivering tailored coaching sessions and strategic development plans.

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  Campus Pride

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Board Member; fundraising, philanthropy, non-profit, stewardship, program evaluation

  •Conducted organizational assessment of needs regarding programming, inclusion efforts, and fiscal responsibility in order to build strategic plan.•Served on recruitment team to onboard new talent. •Engaged in development and fundraising activities to ensure fiscal viability of organization.

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  Northern Arizona University

  Aug 2018 - Jul 2021

  Program Director and Instructor; Research, program development, assessment, Survey Monkey

  • Executed an innovative talent management overhaul that boosted staff of color representation by 42% in 2 years; integrated non-cognitive variables and holistic evaluation methods for more inclusive hiring and advancement opportunities.• Orchestrated comprehensive analysis of 60 credit hour educational program, mapping out deficiencies and realigning with industry benchmarks enhancing compliance by 20%.

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  Loyola University Chicago

  Aug 2021 - Nov 2024

  Associate Professor and DEI Administrator; Curriculum, leadership, Qualtrics, LMS, Healthcare

  • Orchestrated leadership initiatives that fostered a culture of innovation, resulting in the development of disruptive strategies that positioned the organization as a market leader.• Drove a 28% increase in diversity and 900% increase in program engagement.• Expanded a talent development program focused on identity-centered growth, fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity; increased staff pipeline diversity by 28% within two years. • Spearheaded strategic planning initiatives, securing $5M in fundraising, and enhancing program curriculum; fostered an inclusive culture for a 2000+ member organization. • Launched and implemented customized educational curriculum for 700+ participants, resulting in a 900% increase in participant engagement and a 95% positive feedback ratings. • Orchestrated the development of assessment rubrics to evaluate new talent's commitment to organizational values, resulting in a 200% increase in new employee engagement and alignment with company goals. • Orchestrated the allocation of $65K in endowed awards, engaging industry leading trainers, orchestrating successful conferences, crafting impactful newsletters, leading interactive learning groups, and optimizing resource allocation for maximum organizational value and impact. • Championed a collaborative effort with development teams to drive fundraising success, leading to a $4M donation supporting community initiatives in education and healthcare sectors.• Obtained nearly $1M in grant funding through targeted proposal development and effective grant management strategies, enabling impactful research and programmatic initiatives. Show less