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Leslie Traub Chairman of the Board & Chief Consulting Officer With more than 25 years of experience leading gender programs, diversity, inclusion, cultural competence and change management initiatives, Leslie Traub creates sustainable systems of change that yield greater performance, profit, and possibility. Leslie is especially interested in building gender equity in global corporations through full engagement of women, men and organizational structures and systems. Leslie is a Fellow in Change Management from Johns Hopkins University, and holds a Masters in Biostatistics and Epidemiology from Tulane University, a B.A. in economics and history from Wheaton College in Massachusetts, and a Certificate in Training and Development from the University of Maryland. |
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Howard Ross Founder & Chief Learning Officer Howard J. Ross is one of the nation’s leading diversity training consultants and a nationally recognized expert on diversity, leadership, and organizational change. His book, ReInventing Diversity: Transforming Organizational Community to Strengthen People, Purpose, and Performance (August 2011) was released by Rowman & Littlefield in association with the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM). Howard received his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland and pursued postgraduate studies in administration, management, and organizational development at Wheelock College in Boston. He can be heard on NPR the first Monday of every month at noon, as a regular guest on the Kojo Nnamdi Show. |
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Michael Leslie Amilcar Chief Management Officer In her role for Cook Ross, Michael Leslie Amilcar manages the company’s strategic direction and is responsible for the day to day management of the team. She is also responsible for advancing the mission of Cook Ross work in the U.S. and throughout the globe. With over ten years of experience developing strategic business solutions that have diversity and inclusive tactics at their core, her previous work experience includes Diversity Best Practices in Washington, DC, AXA Financial in Chicago, and NBC Studios in Los Angeles. A native of Chicago, Michael earned her degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and is an Executive Coach trained by the prestigious Academy of Coach Training. |
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Laura Malinowski Chief Operating Officer & VP of Products As a project coordinator and product manager, Laura Malinowski brings a wealth of experience in publishing and problem solving. Ms. Malinowski is responsible for Cook Ross’s operations, manages the content development, design, editing, programming, printing, and customer service for Cook Ross products, including publications, training tools, online resources, and web seminars, and also manages CEU/IACET criteria for all trainings and courses. A Washington, DC area native, Laura holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Maryland. |
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Armers Moncure Vice President Armers Moncure is a senior consultant and professional facilitator for Cook Ross. Ever the student of personal growth and development, Armers has spent the last five years studying various aspects of the subconscious mind, and its impact on human behavior, specifically how it relates sales, business development, and leadership in helping people perform better. He is particularly passionate about the intersection of Employee Engagement and Diversity within organizations. Armers has over fifteen years experience in training, sales, and business development and continues to play a pivotal role in supporting organizational transformation of Cook Ross clients. |
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Howie Schaffer Vice President Howie Schaffer's main areas of focus are client development and engagement, media outreach, and content and research product development. Previously, Howie was VP, Communications, Research & Publications at Diversity Best Practices. For more than a decade before then, Howie served as the Public Outreach Director at Public Education Network (PEN) in Washington, DC. Howie has served on boards of directors and advisory committees for: Cornell University, Americans United for the Separation of Church and State, Bell Multicultural High School, Good Schools Pennsylvania, Circle Woods Community Association, and the Alpha Delta Phi Society, among others. Howie holds a B.A. in communications from Cornell University and a graduate degree in philosophy of education from Teacher’s College at Columbia University. |
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Caitlin Saunders Project Manager Caitlin Saunders oversees client enterprise design and project implementation, manages subcontractor activity, and is continuously constructing a dynamic & successful client services division framework that brings ease and efficiency to Cook Ross as well as its clients. Previously, Caitlin was a Business Analyst at The Advisory Board Company. She holds a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential from the Project Management Institute and has an undergraduate business degree from Wake Forest University. |
