Shana Yearwood, Ph.D.
Washington DC-Baltimore Area
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About
Diversity and inclusion consultant, researcher, and speaker. My passion is helping people…
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Are you a current student determined to make the world better? If so, we need your fresh perspective as we stand at the forefront of ingenuity. Join…
Are you a current student determined to make the world better? If so, we need your fresh perspective as we stand at the forefront of ingenuity. Join…
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It’s back to school time! Beyond the obvious things that come with this time of year, it’s special for me because today is a reminder of the…
It’s back to school time! Beyond the obvious things that come with this time of year, it’s special for me because today is a reminder of the…
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Experience
Education
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Volunteer Experience
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Former Playworks D.C. Board Member
Playworks
Children
Volunteered as a referee for Playworks DC volleyball league. Also worked as a liasion to help Playworks DC plan and execute their first Rock Paper Scissors tournament, one of their major fundraisers for the year, resulting in $4,000 in ticket and raffle sales, and an additional $11,000 in corporate sponsorship.
Publications
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Just getting started: An organizational and management scholar's perspective on the challenges faced by Black female founders
The Future of Scholarship on Race in Organizations
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Hiring for diversity: The challenges faced by American and European companies in employee selection
Springer
Book chapter in Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Management: Theoretical Approaches and Best Practices (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)
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Honors & Awards
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Champion's Heart Award
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Received a "Champion's Heart" award for expanded responsibility on a performance management pilot, which was then confirmed to be expanded firmwide.
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June 2015
Manager
Awarded in recognition of leadership and communications support during the rollout of a major People initiative to 400+ Commercial and International staff.
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Performance and Team Award
Manager
Awarded in recognition of leadership in managing the development of a customized 360 tool for use in leadership development courses and programs, with a cost savings of over 80%.
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Performance and Team Award
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Awarded in recognition of the development of a leadership development video series, making the leadership lessons of Vice Presidents and Senior Vice Presidents accessible to all staff.
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Society of Industrial-Organizational Psychology
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Academy of Management
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#BoozAllen has appointed executive vice president Aimee George Leary as Chief People Officer and member of the firm’s leadership team. Aligned with…
#BoozAllen has appointed executive vice president Aimee George Leary as Chief People Officer and member of the firm’s leadership team. Aligned with…
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Interested in learning more about our recruiting process? 🤔 Join us on August 13 for our third episode of McKinsey Unpacked, a monthly webcast…
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Today, we recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of non-binary individuals around the world. It's crucial that we acknowledge their…
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When I am working later in the office, the lady who is our janitor often will come into my office to grab the trash can. We are beating each other to…
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Today, Booz Allen Hamilton launched its new AI Brand and I'm so proud of the team behind it! As the number one provider of AI to the federal…
Today, Booz Allen Hamilton launched its new AI Brand and I'm so proud of the team behind it! As the number one provider of AI to the federal…
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The gratitude trap (noun): 1. The overly accommodating behavior, chronic apologizing, and meekness that so often feels required to the workplace as a…
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This month marks two years since launching my consulting firm – I’ve learned to resolve a tension I thought would never go away👇 In my profession…
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Happy to be a part of the Diversity in Commercial Real Estate conference for the second consecutive year. Looking forward to sharing approaches to…
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