LaShawnda Rodgers, PMP, MBA, CSM

About

I specialize in transforming organizations, teams, and careers through innovation, workplace equity, and strategic growth. My mission is to empower individuals and organizations to thrive by fostering cultures of inclusion, engagement, and sustainable success. With expertise in organizational development, project and program management (PMP-certified), and technology innovation, I collaborate with startups and established companies to: • Scale operations with strategic tools and systems. • Build equitable, high-performing workplace cultures. • Develop leaders who inspire teams and drive meaningful change. Currently, I am leading the development of a cutting-edge app designed to revolutionize workplaces, reflecting my commitment to designing scalable solutions for modern organizations. As a VP on the Executive Board of Blacks in Technology (BiT)—a global organization of 40,000 members—I champion diversity and inclusion in the tech industry, working with leaders to build innovative solutions and unlock the full potential of diverse talent. As a Keynote Speaker, I inspire audiences by addressing topics such as: • Leadership Development & Workplace Equity • Career Growth, DEI, and Employee Engagement • Innovation, AI, and Entrepreneurship • Organizational Strategy and Business Development Core Areas of Expertise: • Organizational Development & Leadership Coaching • Project & Program Management (PMP-certified) • Workplace Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Strategies • Strategic Growth for Startups & High-Performing Teams • Technology Solutions & Innovation Let’s connect if you are seeking a strategist, coach, or speaker who can transform your organization, empower your teams, and create scalable solutions for long-term success.

Experience

• Leadership Coach · Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium2021-12-01 –
• Leadership Thought Leader · Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium2021-11-01 –
• Founder & Principal Consultant · Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium2021-07-01 –

  •Development and management of internal leadership development programs for front-line to mid-level leaders •Serve as back-up administrator for leadership assessments •Consult with HR and business leaders on individual and team development needs and recommend an appropriate solution •Provides team building, assimilation, individual development, program development & implementation •Facilitation of Virtual & Hybrid, Individual & Group Training •Assesses the effectiveness of training in terms of business results, employee accomplishments and performance •Coach Leaders to be more effective, meet goals, and communicate better •Advisor to leadership to drive performance and initiatives •Collaborate with leadership to determine what actions can better improve employee experience

• Keynote Speaker · Rodgers Global Leadership Consortium2021-06-01 –
• VP Community Outreach (Board Member) · Blacks In Technology2021-04-01 –

  • Create community events to increase minority representation in Tech • Secure Sponsorship, Partnerships, and Fundraising support for initiatives • Increased membership and participation by 50% vs the previous year • Connect underserved African Americans with opportunities in the tech industry • Develop, organize, and facilitate or co-facilitate discussion groups, workshops • Identifies and cultivates outreach opportunities for members

• Director Program Management Office · thebsuite.co2023-06-01 – 2024-06-01

  Developing and implementing PMO processes and policies Directing and overseeing the Program Management Office (PMO) Ensuring IT programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements Consulting with clients and reviewing project proposals Championing strong project governance and execution assurance processes Driving the adoption and implementation of project and program management methodologies

• Professional Speaker · PowerToFly2022-04-01 – 2023-12-01
• Professional Speaker · #HIREBLACK - hireblacknow.com2022-08-01 – 2023-08-01
• Business Accelerator *START* · digitalundivided2022-07-01 – 2022-08-01
• Project Manager · Cisco2021-02-01 – 2021-07-01

  Reducing the cost of services from $250k/month to $125k/month. • Lead and oversee program implementation projects • Successfully managed the development and launch of over 75 sites • Build end-to-end customer support workflow mapping and evaluate process effectiveness • Provide go-live support, knowledge bases, RACI, execution manuals, playbooks, and training sessions for clients and stakeholders • Actively creates business cases and reasoning to increase process improvements • Provide technical direction for development, design, and system integrations for customers • Allocate resources and internal staff to support projects • Managed a new VoIP phone system project including a proof of concept to implementation • Facilitate daily stand-up meetings with scrum teams for agile projects • Drive multiple delivery teams to deliver scheduled deployments • Work with technical SMEs to define and document technical requirements for the project • Gather requirements, create project plans, define scope and timelines, manage resources • Walk customers through the product, and executing an implementation plan that fits their needs • Evaluate, strengthen and oversee the internal control environment to ensure appropriate processes and procedures are in place Change Management: • Conduct impact analyses, assess change readiness, and identify key stakeholders • Design change management interventions for individuals, teams or cross-functional groups • Lead and implement change initiatives related to business processes

Education

• Project Management InstitutePMP CERTIFICATION, Project Management
• TeachpathPMP Certification Prep, PMP
• My Vinyasa Practice, LLCTrauma Informed Yoga Certification
• Scrum AllianceCertification, Certified Scrum Master
• Strayer UniversityMaster of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
• Saint Augustine’s UniversityBachelor of Science (B.S.), BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION

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