About Me.
I am an award-winning Executive Coach, Chief Learning Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Research Scholar, and Data Scientist with over 17 years of experience collaborating with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. Honored as a Trailblazer in Diversity and Inclusion, Top 50 Development and Leadership Executive, and recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice Contributor in Leadership and Leadership Development, I have delivered keynote speeches in over 50 cities globally. I was also invited to speak at numerous prestigious institutions. I co-authored my first book with Marshall Goldsmith, the World’s Leadership Coach and four-time New York Times Bestselling Author, titled The Power of the Learning Mindset: How the Best Leaders Foster Curiosity, Develop Innovative Teams, and Achieve Exponential Growth (Wiley).
I mentor top talent in uncovering their true passion, business ideas, and career paths—progressing one discovery at a time. I collaborate with leading brands and businesses to perfect a human-centered approach that emphasizes connections, lifetime value, and loyalty—achieving growth milestone by milestone.
As a Lecturer at Columbia University School of Professional Studies, I teach Digital Media and Analytics, Digital Communication Strategy, and Capstone courses. My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering an inclusive environment that inspires thought leadership and innovation. I am dedicated to advancing scholarship, developing talent, and supporting student success within Columbia University and the broader professional community.
My professional background includes leadership roles in Digital Marketing Strategy, Online Campaign Management, and Big Data Analytics for Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Comcast NBCUniversal, Panasonic, IBM, and Citibank, among others.
As a noted Marketing Executive and Data Scientist, I consult with businesses ranging from small enterprises to large corporations to uncover new market opportunities, develop robust data analytics and reporting strategies, and design impactful digital marketing campaigns that drive sales and boost customer engagement.
Recognized as an award-winning Humanitarian, Leadership Ambassador, and International Speaker, I have been honored to present keynote speeches on global stages, addressing critical topics such as business analytics, economic development, leadership, women’s empowerment, and gender equality. My speaking engagements include prestigious platforms like the United Nations headquarters in New York, The World Bank, United Nations Development Program, UNFPA, Toronto World Leadership Forum, Social Media Week in New York, and Microsoft, among others.
In addition, I was commissioned to develop the inaugural "Teach Gender Equality" Certificate course for Microsoft Education, a program now accessible to 2 million educators worldwide. I hold a Master’s in Education and a Doctorate in Education with Double Distinctions Merit from the University of Pennsylvania.
I am the Founder of the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W), an award-winning not-for-profit organization headquartered in New York City, with a reach of 3.5 million people worldwide. GC4W is the recipient of BEST Manhattan charity for 9 consecutive years. GC4W is one of the leading international non-profits of the millennium in the areas of gender equality, women empowerment, and youth empowerment. I sit on the leadership and advisory boards of a few startup companies and not-for-profit organizations. I am a member of the Harvard Club of New York City. Lastly, I write and contribute to a few media publications and online news sites including GC4Women.org, The Huffington Post, Harvard Business Publishing, Fast Company, Worth Media, and Diplomatic Courier.
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