EP 11: Human Resource Functions in DEI with Nasiya Acklen

Listen as Raven Heyward, founder, and host of DiversifyHER, converses with Nasiya Acklen. Nasiya is a native of Nashville, TN. She matriculated on a presidential scholarship at Hampton University for her undergraduate degree and began her career with General Mills in the Consumer Food Sales division. After receiving her MBA from Cornell University in 2015 on a Consortium fellowship, Nasiya transitioned into Human Resources at ExxonMobil. Following multiple successful roles as a HR Business Partner, she became the first to serve as the company’s Inclusion & Diversity Advisor focused on creating a more coordinated global strategy for the 3rd largest Fortune 500 corporation. Since that time, she has joined Discover Financial Services as Diversity Equity & Inclusion Senior Manager. She ishailed as a strategic and courageous leader that is passionate about helping others internalize the value of giving a seat and a voice to all those at the table. In addition to her daily responsibilities, Nasiya is a highly regarded speaker, holds training workshops, offers DEI consultation services, and runs an Executive Coaching practice.Discover DEI report:https://www.discover.com/company/dei/home/Connect with Ms.Acklen Linkedin : Nasiya Acklen Website: www.nasiyalily.com