Chavonne Hodges

Chavonne Hodges

 

ABOUT ME

Strategic HR leader with 10+ years of experience driving inclusive talent strategies, learning & development initiatives, and data-informed decision making across retail and marketing industries. Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to translate business priorities into impactful people strategies rooted in inclusion, equity, and employee engagement. Known for building cross-functional alignment, coaching people leaders, and implementing scalable programs that elevate culture, mitigate bias, and strengthen talent pipelines. Brings deep knowledge of DEI and learning & development to empower high-performing, inclusive teams that fuel business results.

 

Experience

Lululemon, Senior program manager, Cyclical Talent strategies (contract)

July 2025 - Present

Creating core talent programs across both corporate and field populations such as talking talent sessions, promotions processes, succession planning, performance reviews, and building automated tools that leaders can use to understand their talent bench.

Lululemon, idea (inclusion, diversity, equity and action) manager, na retail

May 2023 - July 2025

Guide talent acquisition, onboarding, and integration practices to ensure equitable hiring, inclusive onboarding, and the development of a diverse workforce. Design and deliver resources, coaching, and programs that enable People & Culture COEs to build diverse and inclusive teams across talent processes, including performance management, talent acceleration, and reviews. Partner with People Analytics to analyze people data, identify trends, surface insights, and recommend actions that advance IDEA goals.

Key Accomplishments

o Developed and presented quarterly IDEA Impact Review to the senior leadership team to measure the business impact of IDEA initiatives, influence people initiatives, and make data-driven recommendations

o Partnered with asset protection to develop and scale AP + IDEA Summit and reduce racial profiling guest complaints by 19% YOY

o Facilitated personal branding sessions to impact career development outcomes for women of color in the organization

The Mom Project, operations partner, RISE

January 2015 - Present

Develop and manage data systems, reporting, and processes to measure program health, performance, and social impact. Provide coaching and 1:1 support to moms of color transitioning into tech and upskilling with Google certifications. Partner with Product, Marketing, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to identify user pain points, optimize user experiences, and develop scalable solutions. Generate best practices and workflows, and encourage new and innovative ideas that support moms of color in tech. Develop and facilitate a technical training team and community.

Key Accomplishments

o Developed and implemented an AI-powered mentorship program with Apple for 200+ moms of color in their upskilling journey

o Wrote and won IBM Skillsbuild grant to secure additional tech certifications for RISE program

o Developed meditation series and engagement strategy for community product launch yielding a 400% increase in engagement

Wunderman Thompson, Global Learning Manager

December 2017 - September 2019

Worked cross-functionally with marketing, consultants, subject matter experts, and creative team to manage and launch complex global in-person and virtual learning programs and projects. Developed project plans with milestones and deliverables for marketing content, curriculums, communications, and speaker toolkits. Managed and updated LMS content, curriculum, and users including global onboarding.

Key Accomplishments:

o Automated LMS usage reporting and created training data dashboards & scorecards

o Lead Linkedin Learning global launch and learning management system integration

Grillzandgranola, co-founder + product lead

June 2016 - May 2022

Founded a socially impactful, award-winning wellness company for underrepresented women of color rooted in belonging and body positivity. Developed instructor onboarding processes, corporate wellness programs, product offerings, website, brand ethos, and story. Worked cross-functionally with influencers, marketing agencies, non-profit organizations, etc. to grow community. Launched ZEN DAY, a half-day community-driven wellness conference for women of color to learn how to be collectively well and drive revenue in the BIPOC community.

Key Accomplishments:

o Featured by Google Small Business, Amex, Forbes, Yahoo! Lifestyle, etc. for successfully pivoting business

strategy and growing revenue in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

o Named 2020 NYC Mayoral Community Impact Award recipient for mental health programming

o Earned $50k in grants through grant writing and crowdfunding efforts

Mccann worldgroup, learning & development associate

March 2015 - December 2017

Partnered with Global Head of Learning, HR leads, managing directors, creative studio and consultants to deliver global executive leadership development programs. Analyzed and interpreted evaluation data for executive summaries and presentations. Developed communications and strategy decks for the learning team, c-suite and internal partners.

Key Accomplishments:

o Launched and managed global onboarding framework and quarterly impact review

o Created strategic communications plan that increased learning management usage by 23%

Mccann worldgroup, Diversity & inclusion manager

March 2015 - December 2017

Partnered with Chief Diversity Officer to prioritize, develop and implement diversity & inclusion programs, strategic partnerships, and training that promote a culture of inclusion at 30+ business units across North America. Analyzed and compiled diversity metrics and trends to develop best practices and DEI planning toolkits. Collaborated with HR leads, business resource groups, and universities to introduce cultural events and talent pipelines that attract, retain, and develop diverse talent.

Key Accomplishments:

o Introduced and increased the number of talent pipeline partnerships and internal events

o Planned and implemented cross-collaborative ERG initiatives and implicit bias training

THE ONE CLUB FOR CREATIVITY, Education & diversity coordinator

March 2015 - December 2017

Coordinated events and managed projects for non-profit organization recognizing creative excellence in advertising via NY Creative Week and various education & diversity initiatives. Co-produced and co-hosted award-winning One Club Creative Boot Camp, international Young One's festival and student competition and Where Are All the Black People? Creative Career Fair for diverse creative talent.

Key Accomplishments:

o Scaled creative boot camps by 45% through strategic university recruitment efforts

Industry

Skills

Years of Experience

 

AWARDS

NYC Mayoral Community Impact Award
Marquita Hannibal Francique Community Impact Award
AMEX 100 for 100 Grant
Upworthy Community Grant
Black Ambition Semi-Finalist

 

InterestS

Mental Health & Wellness
Social Impact
Design Thinking
Social Justice
Entrepreneurial Education

Education

Touro University

M.A. INDUSTRIAL & ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Expected Graduation October 2025

vital voices social impact leadership incubator

YEAR LONG FELLOWSHIP
Graduated October 2020

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

CERTIFICATION DATA ANALYTICS
Graduated October 2017

 

CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK - CITY COLLEGE

B.A. ENGLISH/ JOURNALISM
Graduated May 2011

Contact

Email: chodges8389@gmail.com
Phone: available upon request
location: los angeles