Felicia Haecker

• Assists the leadership in aligning the school’s practices in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion with its identity as a Diocesan Catholic school
• Serves as a consultant to students and faculty on a range of strategies, opportunities, and initiatives that will further diversity and inclusion within the SFHS community
• Develops programs and processes to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the community
• Works with administration to improve effectiveness and success in the recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty and staff
• Plans and coordinates professional development focused on faculty growth in understanding the role of social and cultural factors in both learning and teaching
• Researches and identifies current and emerging issues, trends, and opportunities in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Manages three distinct budgets within the school, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and effectively to support diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Provided training for educators and staff to promote awareness and understanding of inclusion strategies.
• Facilitated workshops to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion in educational settings.

• Teach undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in Educational Leadership courses.
• Provide guidance and feedback to students to facilitate their learning and academic growth.
• Supervise research projects and dissertations, ensuring academic rigor and excellence.
• Mentor students in their academic and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum oversight and revisions to enhance educational programs.
• Engage in shared governance and contribute to program meetings and advisory boards.
• Serve on committees at the program, department, school, college, or university level.
• Actively engage in community activities that promote program outreach and advance university goals.

• Devised, utilized and updated curricula and lesson plans for individual courses.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Developed advanced curriculum for undergraduate courses, enhancing academic rigor and student engagement.
• Mentored graduate students to support their research projects and professional growth.
• Improved student retention rates by implementing innovative teaching methodologies.
• Coordinated departmental events, promoting knowledge exchange and networking opportunities.
• Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
• Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.

• Serve as the Board Secretary, ensuring accurate documentation and communication of Board activities and decisions
• External Affairs Committee Member: Actively engaged in identifying new sponsorship opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and overseeing the organization’s annual fundraising efforts, successfully raising over $76,000 in the current fiscal year for our annual fundraising event
• Collaborate with committee members to create and execute fundraising strategies to meet organizational goals
• Work with the Governance Committee to evaluate and strengthen the organization's governance policies, ensuring alignment with best practices
• Engage with the community to build relationships and expand the organization’s reach and impact

• Company Overview: Contract Consultant
• Provide Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (D, E, & I) Workshops, Organizational Analysis/Audits, and follow-up strategies
• Assist organizations in D, E, & I program development and program maintenance
• Created a 12-month D, E, & I and Leadership Academy for a local non-profit
• Responsible for evaluating project requirements based on clients' specifications
• Gather and analyze data, providing detailed reports interpreting findings
• Interact with clients to keep them updated on project progression and solicit feedback
• Actively led efforts to bring in new clients to the consulting firm, expanding our client base and enhancing firm visibility in the market
• Contract Consultant
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions and recommendations for their business needs.
• Provided advice, made recommendations and implemented problem-solving strategies when business needed to re-energize.
• Acted as a liaison between stakeholders ensuring open lines of communication throughout project life cycle.
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.

• Developed/executed a communication plan for the newly installed Executive Board
• Planned and delivered a citywide Crucial Conversation Panel discussing race and inclusion
• Streamlined processes and procedures on governance, programs, and continuity for the Executive Director, Executive Board, Board of Directors, and Volunteers
• Assisted with development of new marketing procedures for the Chamber ensuring brand consistency and alignment
• Planned and executed Executive Board, Board of Directors, and committee meetings both in-person and virtually
• Assisted in building partnerships and relating effectively with diverse constituents
• Planned and managed $150K annual budgets, tracking expenses, and investigating discrepancies to maintain optimal controls.
• Worked with 12 executives to create annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses.
• Led change initiatives to ensure seamless transitions in organizational processes.
• Developed strategic plans for implementing change, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Enhanced stakeholder engagement by facilitating effective communication during transition phases.

• Build strong relationships by coaching students toward achieving their personal, professional, and academic goals.
• Highlights: Achieved the status of top instructor with a 98% student pass rate consistently since 2017, and earned one of the highest satisfaction ratings in student evaluations. Mentored five students through the completion of an accelerated master’s degree program.

• Collaborated with school leadership to revise and deliver updated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion courses within the Computer-Based Education program.

• Partnered with the university's course developers to create a dynamic and consistent curriculum aimed at continuously improving instructional quality.
• Highlights: Co-developed and implemented DISC curriculum, resulting in enhanced learning experiences and increased pass rates.

• Leveraged data and research to formulate effective learning objectives and curriculum by incorporating tools such as personality behavior assessments and the 4 MAT Learning Type Measure.
• Highlights: Enhanced understanding of diverse learning styles, which contributed to higher student pass rates.

• Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
• Cultivated strong relationships with colleagues, participating in interdisciplinary initiatives aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students.
• Developed and taught broad range of courses, from introductory to advanced levels, ensuring content relevance and accessibility for all students.
• Taught Business Leadership courses, providing instruction to up to undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students.

• Military Training Instructor (June 2008-December 2010): Created, implemented, and oversaw a new First Term Airman program to in-process and acclimate new Airmen to their new base
• Public Affairs Manager (March 2004-June 2008): Drafted press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information and supporting brand image
• Worked with news media covering two vice-presidential visits, a B-2 crash, and coordinated aircraft flyovers for sporting events
• Multimedia and Production Center Manager (April 2003-March 2004): Saved the Air Force $300,000 by researching and implementing production cost-saving initiatives and creating fresh new approaches to long-standing challenges
• Still Photography Specialist (June 1998-April 2003): Shot photographs in controlled lab, field, and remote environments such as Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, and Kazakhstan
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.