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  • 12/14/2021 5:48 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you and why?

    Empathic- I tend to be very tuned in to the emotions of others.

    Detail-oriented- This can be a blessing and a curse!

    Analytical- I like to consider all angles of what’s in front of me and make data-driven decisions.

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    2021 Vice President, Programs. I’m responsible for monthly chapter program planning, two regional webinar series, digital learning resources and facilitating community building events. 

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    I’ve been honored to serve on a Board of such brilliant thought leaders and loved learning from their diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and areas of expertise.  I enjoyed the challenge of re-engineering our programming strategy and got to develop my leadership skills by building a team to bring new initiatives to life. With the pandemic requiring us to continue digital delivery, I got to play with so many different types of innovative tech solutions, collaboration platforms and unique approaches to keeping virtual participants engaged. This really helped hone my virtual facilitation skills too and I was able to bring that learning back to my organization.

    What stands out for me most, however, is the shared experience of this historic period of uncertainty and change in the world. The opportunity to bring together our community of members, who represent so many industries at the heart of NYC, to exchange insights, share learning and support each other during this critical time was among the most meaningful and memorable experiences.  

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    This experience has given me the confidence to explore additional leadership opportunities. 

    5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Volunteering with ATD NYC is a great way to practice skills in a safe space, expand your professional network and discover new strengths. If you’re not sure if you can commit to a long term role, there are opportunities to jump in and help out with smaller scale projects to get a sense of what it’s all about.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    E-maillLuba.Trost@atdnyc.org

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lubatrost/


  • 12/13/2021 5:51 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you and why?

    Hardworking, diligent and free-spirited!

    These 3 things are hardwired in my DNA.
     

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    I started as an audit volunteer and now am serving as the VP of Finance (in 2021)

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    I’ve enjoyed meeting and learning from my fellow board members. I love volunteering for a non-profit which is in my professional field, and I get to contribute to the community with my time and skills. I’ve been able to expand my network and find support through those whom I’ve met through the board discussions and various Chapter events.

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I started my career as a CPA and like so many others then became an accidental trainer. Having been in the talent development space for over 3 years, I recently enrolled for the APTD certification, which has been immensely helpful in building my credibility and helped me in understanding the ‘why’ behind many learning solutions I have been exposed to.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Give it a go! You can commit to as much/as little time as works for you. The chapter has a very supportive leadership team and you will have the opportunity to develop new skills.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    Connect with me on LinkedIn.

    http://linkedin.com/in/mansinvajar


  • 11/13/2021 4:47 PM | Gregory Simpson (Administrator)


    1. What three words describe you?

    Curious: I like to ask “why”, “how”, “when” to get to know more about what’s going on. I have been told that I ask many questions. As a talent development professional, being curious has been a great way to build my skillset.

    Empathetic: I relate to other peoples’ feelings. I try to “fit into their shoes” in order to understand their perspectives.

    Optimistic: I believe that there is always something positive about the things that most of us do, so I look for the “silver lining” in every situation.

     

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    I am currently the Vice President of Talent Management (2019 -2021) and previously Assistant VP of Technology (2018)


    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    I love the opportunity to volunteer with amazing and talented fellow talent development leaders. I am able to learn from them, contribute my ideas to help build the chapter as I practice leadership skills that I would not have otherwise been able to practice. I have become more confident trying out new ideas knowing that there’s always a 50% chance that they will succeed. 


    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I recently got hired as the Learning & Development Manager at Winrock International, an organization in the International Development field. This is a new field for me with a lot to learn in an organization whose mission is near and dear to my heart. It is an exciting time in my career. I am also building my coaching practice where I work with leaders and managers to maximize their potential and effectiveness.


     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Do it. ATD NYC offers a great platform for practicing your leadership skills, connecting with fellow talent development professionals and learning about the latest industry trends. It nurtures growth in your leadership skills. It is an opportunity I would advise all talent development professionals (and aspiring ones) to take advantage of. 


    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rosemaryokoiti

    Website: rosemaryokoiticonsulting.com



  • 10/11/2021 5:31 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you and why?

    Curious: I am guaranteed to always have questions as I want to know the why and how about most things...I always want to see backstage and in the orchestra pit just as much as looking at what is happening on the stage.

    Adventurous: probably ties into curious...I like to explore in many ways...traveling, learning new things, trying new approaches, going against the grain, not always following the established protocols, making new ones up

    Silly: I try to find humor and lighten the mood when needed and possible. I find it puts people at ease and helps build stronger communications and connections. 

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    VP of Technology and previously AVP of SIGs

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    The people are super nice, motivated and realistic about the fact that our roles are volunteer roles. As such, they are always willing to step in and support if "real life" gets in the way. Also, there is lots of opportunity to try new things like build out the Learn Amp, our learning management and experience platform. This experience has also helped me feel more comfortable delegating by getting the support of AVPs and other fellow board members. 

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I want to continue to build on my leadership skills and, in particular, let go and trust more that others will have accountability (a challenge for a Type A person!) . Additionally, building out my skillset as a leader who understands that I don't have to know/do everything to be a good leader. 

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Do it. Having enough time might be a concern but ask questions and ALWAYS communicate. If you are time challenged don't just disappear let people know. You can start small by volunteering for a one off task or as an AVP....volunteering does not have to be all time consuming...it is a great way to build a supportive network of like-minded individuals and learn from one another.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjacovsky/

     jennifer.jacovsky@atdnyc.org

     


  • 09/12/2021 9:30 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you and why?

    Nurturing: I believe in the amazing potential each of us possesses. I’m always considering what more I can do to support people’s growth and development.

    Loyal: I’m dedicated to the people and ideas in which I believe.

    Sincere: Authenticity is key.

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    I was the Chapter President in 2018 and Acting President in 2019 and 2020. I am currently the Immediate Past President and serve as an advisor to the 2021 Board. My role as a chapter leader also allowed me to pursue volunteer roles on a national level. Currently, I’m also serving a 2-year term on the ATD Chapter Recognition Committee (CRC) where we work with chapters to share their best practices and select the Chapter of the Month.

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    You’ll find that each Board Member pursued their role because they believed they could make a positive impact on the Chapter. I’m no different. I saw opportunities (member experience and member engagement) to improve the Chapter and enjoyed being able to test ideas in a supportive environment. While not every idea was successful, I feel I was able to have an overall positive impact on the Chapter. My experience was a confidence-builder. I’m much more open to failing than before because I see how much you can learn from it.

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I love the work I do (employee experience and employee engagement) and I’m becoming increasingly frustrated by the limited scope and timeframes that are inherent in consulting engagements. My goal is to move back into a corporate role where I can lead a company's employee experience initiatives.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    ATD NYC is an amazing organization that offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. And, if you don't see an opportunity posted, we are open to creating one. Volunteering is a great way to practice and hone your skills in a safe, welcoming environment that encourages experimentation.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/GregoryFSimpson

    Website: AgentInEngagement.com

    Twitter:@agtinengagement


  • 08/16/2021 9:51 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you?

     Optimistic, Creative, Fast-paced

    2. What is your volunteer role?

      Vice President of Membership

    3. What do you love about volunteering for ATD NYC?  How has the experience changed you?

    I enjoy meeting folks who are doing both similar and different work than me. There’s always more to learn! I now have a larger and more diverse network of colleagues.

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I am shifting my coaching and facilitation work to be grounded in Appreciative Inquiry methodology—I am EXCITED to add this expertise to my practice.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Think about your interests, goals, and the time you have available — and check it out!

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    jill@jillgreenbaum.comwww.jillgreenbaum.com, linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jillrgreenbaum/


  • 07/04/2021 7:39 AM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you and why?

    Positive: I create positive outcomes by coaching others to develop their potential -- to excel at work and achieve personal fulfillment

    Curious: A desire to learn more about talent development is what first led me to ATD NYC chapter events and to Special Interest Groups on Coaching and Digital Learning.

    Agile: Throughout my career, I’ve been able to significantly adapt and grow my skills. I’ve done finance, marketing, project management, talent development, diversity, equity, & inclusion, and coaching. This broad foundation informs the leadership development and coaching that I do now.

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    I’ve played several roles on ATD’s Board, including President and VP of Programs for several years. Most recently, I served on the Board Nominating Committee and was involved in ATD’s Mentor Pilot Program.

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    Being President enabled me to polish my leadership skills while giving back to the talent development community. I loved being able to meet and serve members while strengthening the Chapter. As VP Programs, I valued informing members on the latest L&D practices by bringing in dynamic thought leaders and arranging for networking opportunities.

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    In October 2020 I started working as Managing Director, Leadership Development, at Coqual, a think tank leading DE&I initiatives. I am also building my executive coaching practice where I will work with leaders and managers to maximize their potential and effectiveness.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Go for it! You have everything to gain. It’s an investment in your career, your network, and your life. I’ve met some of my closest friends while I was volunteering for ATD!

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    Connect with me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/margaretclarkson

  • 06/07/2021 2:33 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you?

    Excellence– I set high standards and use proven principles and techniques to achieve effective and efficient results that meet those standards.

    Innovation– I use unexpected and unusual approaches in order to engage people.

    Curiosity– I enjoy learning new things, including new subject matter for my projects.

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    • I was part of the Performance Support team headed by Hal Christensen to create a tool for scheduling Wild Apricot events
    • I was a participant in the pilot mentorship program – as a mentor.

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience. In addition I benefit from hearing about what others are doing, as well as from being challenged by questions.

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I like to keep up with changes in technology, as well as to hear about different strategies that people are talking about.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    • Anticipate that you may need to devote more time than expected to most projects.
    • Be flexible.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    Email address:  merlegoldstein@verizon.net

    Website:  www.MerleGoldsteinID.com

    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/merlegoldstein/

  • 03/08/2021 7:00 PM | Rosemary Okoiti


    1. What three words describe you?

    Honest/Integrity, passionate, focused.

    2. What is/was your volunteer role?

    I was on the Board Nomination Committee in 2020 – the Committee’s role was to interview potential board members. I am continuing in this role in 2021.

    3. What do you/did you love about volunteering for ATD NYC? How has the experience changed you?

    I have really enjoyed getting more involved in the processes of the NYC Chapter.  I have been really impressed with the team that I have been lucky enough to interact with at ATD NYC chapter.  How it has changed me is that I need to commit to increase my involvement in 2021.  

    4. What career development opportunities are you exploring in the next one year?

    I am looking into some facilitation and virtual training certifications to start with in 2021.

     5. What advice would you give to a Chapter member who is considering volunteering today? 

    Do not hesitate to get involved at a deeper level.  There is not a downside, you have the opportunity to learn, engage with like minded professionals and build relationships that will remain a positive influence on you.

    6. What is the best way to get in touch with you and/or your social media links, website, email address?

    Reach out anytime via LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/dvc40 or email me at: dvcnycsef@gmail.com.

     


  • 03/08/2021 10:55 AM | Anonymous


    By: Jessalin Lam, President Elect, ATD NYC, jessalin.lam@atdnyc.org   

    ATD NYC is committed to supporting talent development leaders and providing resources for your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. You are all leaders who can make a difference for the people in your organization, and I encourage you to rise up to truly support your Asian employees to let them know their pain is not invisible.

    “The violence will only end when the silence ends.” -Michelle Lee

    In the last year, Stop AAPI Hate recorded 2800+ hate incidents against Asian Americans nationwide, including events of physical assault, barring Asians from establishments, and verbal harassment.1 It is disheartening that hate crimes in NYC against Asians have increased by 1900% in the last year and it has been an unsettling start of the year.2 President Biden recently signed an executive order condemning anti-Asian racism related to COVID-19. This post will share actionable ways for organizations to create a safe work environment to support your Asian employees.

    1.  Acknowledge the Anti-Asian Violence

    There cannot be silence to the violence against the Asian community. If your leadership team has not done so, work with HR and ERGs to send a note to all of your employees to act in solidarity with the AAPI community and acknowledge what is happening to act against xenophobia and hate.3 This kind of commitment will make employees feel safe to thrive and be seen. You can see examples including:

          Airbnb Fighting Anti-Asian Discrimination

          Twitter’s Allyship #StandForAsians

          Paul Knopp, CEO of KPMG US

          Suzy An, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Porter Novelli

          Dan Schulman, President & CEO, Paypal

     

    2.  Offer Resources and Educate Your Organization

    We are happy to share resources to help you educate your organization. Some examples of anti-Asian violence resources include:

          Education

          Anti-Apa History

          Humans Rights Watch: COVID AAPI Racism

          The Fight Against Anti-Asian American Violence

          Scapegoating Asian Citizens

          Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans are Nothing New

          Mental Health

          Support Employees Mental Health

          Asian Mental Health Collective Therapist Directory

          National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association

          Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA)

          Allyship & Bystander Intervention

          National Association of Asian American Professionals Building Allyship

          Guide to Bystander Intervention

          Bystander Intervention Training

          Petitions to Sign

          Get Mainstream Coverage of AAPI Assaults

          Become an Ally - Stop Discriminasian

     

    3.  Continue to Support Asian Employees on an Ongoing Basis

    Do not check it off your list to think after you send out a statement and resources that you are done with your work as a leader. Make sure you continue to commit to the long-term anti-racism commitment to invest in the growth and support of your Asian employees. As Richard Leong, DEI Consultant reminds us to ask, “Do Asian employees feel seen and presented in the company’s leadership?” and “Are their stories told as part of the company narrative?”3 Consider the professional growth of your Asians to leadership positions and make sure they are selected for professional development. For example, you could hire executive coaches for your AAPI employees, share the opportunity for Asian employees to apply for the BIPOC Scholarship to receive access to Strong Training and Coaching’s Manager Essentials Course or companies like PwC pay the membership for their AAPI employees to join Ascend, the largest, non-profit Pan-Asian organization for business professionals in North America. As Joyce Chiao, Founder of Inclusion Labs reminds leaders to consider promotion and compensation of API employees: “Are API employees paid equitable across racial demographics and role band? Are API employees promoted at the same rates within your organization?” Take the time to identify what works best to start with and know that this is a long-term commitment as a marathon, not a sprint for creating anti-racism solutions to support Asian employees.

    4.  Amplify Asian Voices to Be Shared

    This is an opportunity for leaders to step up and check in with your Asian employees to create a safe space for them. Be empathetic to ask them if they feel comfortable sharing their experience and listen to what they’re sharing with you instead of wanting to respond with your own story. For those employees who are open to the idea of sharing their perspective more widely to the organizations, amplify their voices to be heard and seen. For example, Eric Toda, Facebook leader shared his personal experience with AdWeek about how hateful, painful memories return. Consider their overall employee experience to ensure they feel safe and belong by actively listening to their lived experiences.

     

    5.  Share Asian Leaders and Resources

    As Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.” It is critical to keep learning and sharing anti-racism resources with your employees. Here are some Asian leaders, organizations, and resources we recommend you to follow to get you started:

          Leaders

          Amanda Nguyen

          Alice Wong

          Carissa Begonia

          Jerry Won

          Kay Fabella

          Michelle Kim

          Richard Leong

          Tiffany Yu

          William Yu

          Resources / Organizations

          AAPI Women Lead

          Anti-Racism Daily

          Asian Americans Advancing Justice

          Dear Asian Americans

          Gold House

          Hear Us Roar

          Museum of Chinese in America

          NextShark

          Smithsonian APA Center

    6.  Create Mentorship Programs

    There are various opportunities you can create as a talent development leader to continue to support employees and their growth. Mentorship is a valuable relationship to help your employees reach their full potential to support their personal and professional development while enhancing leadership and coaching skills. Consider creating a mentorship program and making sure your Asian employees can join to benefit from it as a mentor or mentee. For those who may not have the capacity to create an internal mentorship program, many organizations offer these resources to leaders across industries. For example, the 3AF Next Gen Leaders recently launched this year specifically designed to help rising leaders in the Asian American Pacific Islanders in the marketing, advertising, and creative industry or Women Who Create offers a mentorship program that connects young women of color in the creative industry.

     

    7.  Leverage Employee Resource Group

    You do not want your Asian employees to feel a lack of belonging or access to opportunity in the workplace. This is why we encourage you to leverage or create an employee resource group for them to have a community. As shared by Aaron Fung shared in “Set Your Employee Resource Groups Up for Success”, you will need to identify your why, build your coalition, execute, review and refine. xenophobia and hate.1 Some of the benefits of the ERG include the ability for employees to have a community among other employees to share experiences, identities, interests, along with increased employee retention and leadership opportunities.


    8.  Match Donations Supporting Asian Communities

    For companies that offer matching to non-profit organizations, you can consider Asian nonprofits to donate to or encourage employees to support Asian communities by sharing the list of resources to increase awareness. Some organizations to support include AAPI Women Lead, Asian Americans Advancing Justice, Stop AAPI Hate, Hate is a Virus, and Send Chinatown Love.

    Additional Sources

    1. What API ERGs Can Do in the Wake of Anti-API Violence
    2. Influencer Tina Craig Has An Important Message About Racist Attacks On Asian Americans
    3. How Managers Can Support Their Asian Peers Through the Troubling Increase in Anti-Asian Violence
    4. Anti-Asian Violence Resources
    5. 45 Ways to Donate in Support of Asian Communities
    6. On Anti-Asian Hate Crimes: Who Is Our Real Enemy?


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