Carmela Montenegro's Linkedin Analytics

I’ve been talking about DEI since 2017. With years of experience as a DEI consultant and facilitator, I help outdoor companies build inclusive teams and retain diverse talent by helping them understand multicultural communication. I also work as a race, equity, diversity, and inclusion specialist at REI, where I improve the mental and personal health of diverse employees, audit the hiring pipeline, and educate and challenge long-standing team members for continued allyship. As a first-generation Filipina-American from Keystone, CO, of the Ute tribal lands, I have a passion for outdoor education, outdoor retail, and cross-cultural communication. I have navigated tough conversations and provided timely feedback, using candid and result-oriented language. I have also designed and delivered engaging and impactful DEI trainings, using gamification and data-driven strategies. My goal is to empower outdoor teams to learn more about other cultures and be more inclusive, rather than just "checking a box". Languages: English Native Tagalog/Filipino Conversational Spanish Conversational 🌟 Led a workshop for ACA Women in Camp 2019 🌟 Awarded the Student Excellence Award for Inclusion & Advocacy at UW - Milwaukee for the annual UWM Bike Expo |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| Gallup Strengths: 🚀 Futuristic 🚀 Individualistic 🚀 Activator 🚀 Restorative 🚀 Responsibility Predictive Index Profile: Collaborative