Zina K
Leadership Development | DEI | Talent Acquisition | Learning & Development
Profile
Accomplished leader with extensive experience in Diversity & Inclusion, Learning & Development, and Talent Acquisition. Collaborative and results-driven professional skilled in building leadership programs, coaching executives, and driving inclusive workplace cultures. Recognized for decision-making, intellectual curiosity, and a process-improvement mindset that enhances employee engagement and retention.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Talent Management, Program Design, Employee Engagement
- Recruiting, Learning & Development, Workshop Facilitation, HR Strategy, Process Improvement, Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Systems: Taleo, Greenhouse, Workday, Symplicity, PeopleFluent, Brassring, VMock, Big Interview, HireVue
Professional Experience
President, The Next Mile LLC, Norwalk, CT — 2 years
• Lead leadership development firm specializing in coaching, consulting, and immersive learning.
• Design and deliver customized programs that enhance engagement, retention, and leadership effectiveness.
• Facilitate immersive experiences blending tools, reflection, and real-world application.
Consultant, Radius Networks (London) — 1 year
• Designed and facilitated workshops and leadership summits to strengthen ERG effectiveness globally.
• Delivered one-on-one coaching for leaders and executive sponsors.
Director, Global Inclusion Business Partner, Mastercard, Purchase, NY — 2 years
• Developed and implemented inclusion action plans for North America.
• Partnered with HR and Talent teams to elevate inclusion competencies and culture.
• Managed nine Business Resource Groups and launched global wellbeing initiatives.
Program Manager, Talent Management & Diversity & Inclusion, Bridgewater Associates, Westport, CT — 2 years
• Consulted with department heads on DEI strategy, training, and accountability.
• Created dashboards and presented progress reports on inclusion initiatives.
Director, Career Coaching and Programming, Fordham University, NY — 5 years
• Managed a team serving 1,500+ MBA/MS students.
• Overhauled career development programming, improving engagement and outcomes.
• Served as D&I liaison for Women in Business and Black & Hispanic MBA Associations.
Director, Recruiting Manager & Program Manager, Morgan Stanley, Purchase, NY — 1 year
• Led recruitment and onboarding programs for interns and analysts.
• Delivered leadership training to hiring managers.
Assistant Vice President, Campus Recruiter & Program Manager, Royal Bank of Scotland, Stamford, CT — 2 years
• Developed and executed internship and analyst recruiting programs.
• Created diversity recruiting initiatives and tracking dashboards.
MBA Recruitment & Professional Development, Actis (Private Equity), London, UK — 1 year
• Managed global MBA recruitment and leadership development across 4 regions.
• Launched mentorship and philanthropic initiatives.
Undergraduate Recruitment Coordinator, Credit Suisse, NY — 2 years
• Supported university relationship management and recruitment campaigns.
• Designed and executed multi-day immersion programs for diverse candidates.
Additional Experience: Recruitment Coordinator, UBS and United Rentals (2 years); English Language Teacher, France (1 year); Marketing Research Analyst, The K Group, Norwalk, CT (3 years)
Community Experience
Volunteer: School Governance Council and PTO Member, Silvermine Dual Language Elementary School
• Supported family engagement and student development initiatives.
Career Development Presenter, Norwalk Community College (2020–Present)
• Facilitated workshops on professional growth, networking, and leadership for students and early professionals.
Education
MA in International Educational Development (Social-Organizational Psychology), Teachers College, Columbia University, NY
BS in Marketing, Minor in International Studies, Fairfield University, CT
Certifications: Co-Active Coaching (in progress), Career Coaching, Employee Engagement, Career Planning & Development
Other Experience/Awards/Publications