Dr. Lisa A. DeRoché

I am currently living out my dream as the Chief People & Equity Officer. In my role, I have the opportunity to shape the culture of a group of highly intelligent humans who are working to strengthen our democracy by driving a progressive research agenda to build a new 21st century economy in various areas of specialty.

✔ I provide strategic direction for the People/Systems & Operations team at Roosevelt and work to strengthen and advance HR systems and processes within our talent… Show more

I am currently living out my dream as the Chief People & Equity Officer. In my role, I have the opportunity to shape the culture of a group of highly intelligent humans who are working to strengthen our democracy by driving a progressive research agenda to build a new 21st century economy in various areas of specialty.

✔ I provide strategic direction for the People/Systems & Operations team at Roosevelt and work to strengthen and advance HR systems and processes within our talent management spectrum by using strategic communication tools, an empathetic approach, and of course staff perspective.
✔ Build organizational culture and talent practices that ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion are infused within all programs across the entire institute by constantly reviewing policies, processes, and systems that are equitable for the entire organization.
✔ Establish and uphold labor contract, while maintaining a positive working relationship with the union.

About the Roosevelt Institute
Drawing on the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor, the Roosevelt Institute champions new ideas and new leaders to make our economy and democracy work for the many, not the few. Show less

In partnership with schools and local organizations, we focus on the development of the whole girl. She learns to value herself, take risks, and discover and develop her inherent strengths. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies… Show more

In partnership with schools and local organizations, we focus on the development of the whole girl. She learns to value herself, take risks, and discover and develop her inherent strengths. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent. Informed by girls and their families, we also advocate for legislation and policies to increase opportunities and rights for all girls. Show less

With overall accountability for the HR and Talent department, I took charge of organizational planning and development, aligning HR agenda with key initiatives. My primary focus was strengthening relevant and impactful HR capabilities to support strategic organizational performance and transformation.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Developing and implementing strategies to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) within the work… Show more

With overall accountability for the HR and Talent department, I took charge of organizational planning and development, aligning HR agenda with key initiatives. My primary focus was strengthening relevant and impactful HR capabilities to support strategic organizational performance and transformation.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Developing and implementing strategies to increase Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEIA) within the work environment.
✔Executing high-impact HR processes, including frameworks for engagement, talent development, succession planning, total rewards, and workforce policies.
✔Maximizing number of filled positions by 35%, streamlining offer letter process, as well as selection process and tools.
✔Orchestrating a vaccination policy during Covid-19 pandemic with 98% compliance.
✔Merging bifurcated talent recruitment and human resources functions to enable a best-in-class people talent department. Show less

In this capacity, I have led the HR department of 14 for a large residential child welfare facility and have acted as liaison to DC37 labor union on all HR employment matters.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Partnering with Executive and Senior Leadership teams on their personal development path and executive team effectiveness.
✔Deploying workforce management plans and policies during Covid-19 covering remote workforce, safety planning… Show more

In this capacity, I have led the HR department of 14 for a large residential child welfare facility and have acted as liaison to DC37 labor union on all HR employment matters.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Partnering with Executive and Senior Leadership teams on their personal development path and executive team effectiveness.
✔Deploying workforce management plans and policies during Covid-19 covering remote workforce, safety planning, vaccine communication and contact tracing processes for all staff and clients.
✔Improving talent pipeline by optimizing HRIS technology resources and leadership development processes.
✔Championing initiatives to strengthen employee satisfaction by embedding wellness initiatives.
✔Coordinating DEIA survey for over 800 staff with a 60% completion rate. Show less

My role with Brightpoint Health has seen me developing, managing, and implementing People and Development policies and strategies to support organization's growth plans. This role also involved conceptualizing leadership development courses and organizing company events including Town Halls with CEO and cultural heritage activities.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Overseeing administrative opening of new community health clinics in the New York… Show more

My role with Brightpoint Health has seen me developing, managing, and implementing People and Development policies and strategies to support organization's growth plans. This role also involved conceptualizing leadership development courses and organizing company events including Town Halls with CEO and cultural heritage activities.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Overseeing administrative opening of new community health clinics in the New York area, including on-boarding and employee engagement initiatives.
✔Transitioning to modern HR practices by shifting from manual performance management process to a new HRIS system in partnership with Payroll.
✔Augmenting orientation program satisfaction from 74% to 92% and achieving 96% satisfaction in the hiring processes.
✔Accomplishing 89% manager attendance for training and 98% completion of performance reviews.
✔Delivering $100k in savings by transitioning benefit vendor. Show less

Working for a not-for-profit organization, I was accountable for improving leadership capability, crafting robust HR practices and policies, as well as originating human resources programs, initiatives, and solutions.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Mentoring leaders in the areas of Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Change Management.
✔Pioneering implementation of HR business partner model and client alignment strategy and… Show more

Working for a not-for-profit organization, I was accountable for improving leadership capability, crafting robust HR practices and policies, as well as originating human resources programs, initiatives, and solutions.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Mentoring leaders in the areas of Performance Management, Employee Relations, and Change Management.
✔Pioneering implementation of HR business partner model and client alignment strategy and communication plan for 2500 employees.
✔Orchestrating annual employee engagement and satisfaction survey and implementing around 85% of the action plans. Show less

Undertaking a multi-faceted role, I’ve led tactical and strategic human resources and development initiatives for the Wealth Management Group. Moreover, I was overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process and participated in the AXA/MONY Integration Transition Planning and Selection Team.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Developing AXA's first Diversity Summit, overseeing six-member team for five months and being instrumental as session host with… Show more

Undertaking a multi-faceted role, I’ve led tactical and strategic human resources and development initiatives for the Wealth Management Group. Moreover, I was overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process and participated in the AXA/MONY Integration Transition Planning and Selection Team.

My most significant achievements in the role include the following:
✔Developing AXA's first Diversity Summit, overseeing six-member team for five months and being instrumental as session host with 95% satisfaction rating.
✔Implementing the first HR Business Partner model. Show less

Support and manage call center reps on customer service and company communication initiatives, develop staff, support senior manager on projects.