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Emily Kameros
Verified Expert in Management Consulting
Management Consulting Expert
South Orange, NJ, United States
Toptal member since January 9, 2023
Expertise
Bio
Emily is a senior diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and HR executive who has spent 23+ years at a Big 4 professional services firm, focused on creating a more inclusive, flexible work environment. Her expertise includes DEI, organizational development and change, team/leadership development, facilitation, and employee engagement. Emily freelances to drive DEI progress across industries, bringing her energy for designing and implementing impactful strategies and programs to different teams.
Career Highlights
Education Highlights
Master's Degree
The New School | Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment
Bachelor's Degree
Cornell University
Case Studies
Initial DEI Council Framework
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)Change ManagementCommunication StrategyCoaching
Onboarding Checklist for Employee Resource Group Leaders
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)Employee EngagementCommunication Design
Leadership Transformation Series: Equity & Belonging
Change LeadershipLeadershipDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)Diversity Awareness & Sensitivity Training
Expertise
- Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI)
- Employee Engagement
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Development
- Talent Strategy
- Team Development
- Workshop Facilitation
Work Experience
Associate Director | Americas Office of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
2018 - 2022
EY
- Served as a senior member of a company-wide DEI team focused on advancing equity, building transformative, inclusive leaders, and creating a culture of belonging.
- Engaged as the lead consultant to the Professional Women's Network, an employee resource group with 85+ chapters across the Americas.
- Re-energized quarterly leadership meetings, established consistent focus areas across the network, and coached chapter leaders and executive sponsors.
- Contributed to new initiatives and strategic relationships, such as leading EY's sponsorship of W20 Argentina (part of G20) and co-leading EY's participation in the December 2018 Day of Understanding, the CEO action for diversity and inclusion.
- Led multiple DEI and team initiatives, focusing on gender equity and the advancement of EY's women.
Focus areas: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Organizational Development, Project Leadership, Leadership Development, Communication Strategy, Employee Experience, Workshop Facilitation, Team Development, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Training Workshops, Human Resources (HR)
Inclusiveness & Flexibility Leader | Lead Talent Development Consultant
2013 - 2018
EY
- Handled diversity and inclusion strategy, communications, and execution for multiple distinct national assurance practices. Provided consultative support to senior executives and HR generalists on diversity, equity, inclusion, and flexibility.
- Oversaw the business unit's leadership and organizational development and employee engagement strategy, including talent reviews and high-performance team facilitation.
- Led business unit efforts for EY's global people survey for employee engagement and leadership development program for future partners.
- Contributed actively to the implementation of firm-level diversity and inclusion programs.
- Coached new parents as part of EY's career and family transition program.
Focus areas: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Coaching, Talent Strategy, Talent Management, Organizational Development, Team Effectiveness, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development, Employee Experience, Workshop Facilitation, Team Development, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Training Workshops, Human Resources (HR)
Associate Director | Americas Inclusiveness Center of Expertise
2008 - 2013
EY
- Worked with firm executives, including the executive board, business unit and HR leadership, and other internal clients to facilitate and lead change in diversity, inclusion, and work-life flexibility.
- Led a 3-person team that executed quarterly meetings for the Americas D&I council and oversaw various leadership development programs, including a firm-wide program for 75+ women and minority partners.
- Served as D&I consultant to the EY advisory service line and EY Israel.
- Managed and evaluated the portfolio of current and potential D&I external sponsorships.
Focus areas: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Diversity Awareness & Sensitivity Training, Talent Management, Strategic Partnerships, Workshop Facilitation, Team Development, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Training Workshops, Human Resources (HR)
Assistant Director | Supervising Associate, Office for Gender Equity Strategy
2002 - 2008
EY
- Served as an internal consultant, project leader, and project manager on diversity strategies and programs, focusing on women's development, advancement, and retention.
- Implemented and ran complex projects, including EY's Women's Leadership Conference, with a core team of 10+ members, over 650 executive participants, and a $1+ million budget.
- Led a high-profile learning program for women senior managers. Developed content, rolled out the program across the US, and identified improvements.
- Designed, developed, and oversaw diversity measurement efforts.
Focus areas: Leadership, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Leadership Development, Project Management, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Workshop Facilitation, Team Development, Human Resources (HR)
Senior Associate | Associate, National Human Resources
1999 - 2002
EY
- Managed and supported projects for national campus recruiting and tax service line HR teams, including the ownership and management of a top-tier law school recruitment program and related strategy.
- Worked on various initiatives, including leadership development, recruitment, faculty relations, and mentoring.
- Spearheaded several key components of the international intern leadership conference with 800+ attendees.
Focus areas: Recruiting, Talent Strategy, Project Management, Internship Programs, Mentorship, Training Workshops, Human Resources (HR)
Education
2005 - 2007
Master's Degree in Organizational Change Management
The New School | Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment - New York City, New York, USA
1994 - 1998
Bachelor's Degree in Human Services
Cornell University - Ithaca, New York, USA
Certifications
JULY 2016 - PRESENT
Korn Ferry Assessment of Leadership Potential
Korn Ferry
SEPTEMBER 2013 - PRESENT
360 Assessment Certification
Center for Creative Leadership
Skills
Other
Organizational Development, Human Resources (HR), Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI), Leadership Development, Employee Engagement, Talent Management, Facilitation, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Team Development, Talent Strategy, Project Leadership, Team Effectiveness, Diversity Awareness & Sensitivity Training, Project Management, Organizational Change Management (OCM), Mentorship, Training Workshops, Communication Design, Change Leadership, Employee Experience, Change Management, Communication Strategy, Executive Coaching, Strategic Partnerships, Recruiting, Internship Programs
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