Hugo Yepez
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at UMass Global, driving DEI initiatives that transformed organizational culture. Expert in budget management and collaboration, achieving a 45% increase in DEI knowledge. Skilled in program development and strategic planning, fostering inclusive environments that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Regional Coordinator, Guided Pathways
Foundation for California Community Colleges
California
2023.09 - Current
- Coach, guide, and support colleges with the development of innovative strategies to support local Guided Pathways efforts.
- In collaboration with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), facilitate partnering within the greater Los Angeles Region and across the entire state system in order to ensure the deeper penetration of promising practices and the widespread sharing of field expertise.
- Provide community colleges with guidance in planning, implementing, and supporting the framework in their structures.
- Foster regional collaboration and serve as liaisons between colleges/districts and the CCCCO.
- Act as thought partners, provide coaching, and share available resources, tools, and promising practices.
Director, Office of Equity & Inclusion
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Global
Irvine
2021.08 - 2023.05
- Led as the inaugural Director, successfully implementing the organization's DEI strategy, resulting in a transformative impact on the organization's culture and practices by embedding DEI principles in people policies, practices, programs, and processes.
- Educating and empowering employees at all levels through comprehensive DEI training and awareness campaigns, resulting in a 45% increase in DEI knowledge and understanding across the organization.
- Deepened DEI values in the organization's culture by fostering an inclusive environment through initiatives such as employee resource groups and affinity groups, contributing to a 35% improvement in employee satisfaction and engagement.
Residential Life Coordinator, Office of Residential Life
Pomona College
Claremont
2019.01 - 2021.07
- Led a team of 60 staff members, managing recruitment, hiring, training, and performance to create a cohesive work environment.
- Demonstrated exemplary fiscal responsibility in overseeing a $15,000 budget.
- Created supportive and vibrant communities for approximately 400 residents across three housing facilities.
- Directed comprehensive programs for 1,600 residents, focusing on social justice, cultural agility, college success, well-being, and skill-building.
- Led departmental training programs for 100 staff members.
Program Manager, Office of Residential Life
Brown University
Providence
2017.06 - 2018.08
- Planned, executed, and managed a portfolio of over 800 programs for the nation's largest Pre-College Program, Summer@Brown, focusing on DEI concepts, college success, mental health, and skill-building.
- Demonstrated strong budget management, collaboration, and program development skills to oversee a budget exceeding $100,000.
- Developed diverse and engaging programs in collaboration with staff and external vendors, meeting the needs of over 9000 participants.
- Recruited, trained, and supervised 230 staff in a pre-college residential program.
Program Coordinator, Allied Health Academy
California State University, Fullerton & Cypress College
Cypress
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Led program coordination, overseeing goals, metrics, and assessments at the community college level as the inaugural coordinator.
- Applied current research and best practices to manage programs for underrepresented clients, fostering professional success.
- Developed strategic partnerships to drive client success and retention for diverse populations.
Education
DEI in the Workplace Certificate -
USF Office of Corporate Training
2021-02
Master of Education - Post Secondary Administration and Student Affairs
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA2017-05
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA2014-06
Skills
- Budget Management
- Collaboration & Team Building
- Communications
- Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Cross-Functional Leader
- Culture Transformation
- Curriculum Design
- Data Analysis
- DEI Awareness, Programs & Training
- Employee & Leadership Development
- Employee Resource Groups
- Event Planning
- Organizational Development
- Program Development
- Project Management
- Public Speaking
- Research & Assessment
- Stakeholder Management & Engagement
- Strategic Planning
Affiliations
- National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), 2015-Present
- American College Personnel Association International (ACPA), 2018-Present
Selected Consulting Experience
Columbia School of General Studies, New York, NY, 09/21, 01/22, Led a successful 2-part virtual workshop series on identity, workplace culture, bias, and microaggressions.
Selected Awards
Lavender Graduation Staff Award, Queer Resource Center, The Claremont Colleges, 05/21
Certification
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Scrum Alliance | 2024
Timeline
Regional Coordinator, Guided Pathways
Foundation for California Community Colleges
2023.09 - Current
Director, Office of Equity & Inclusion
University of Massachusetts (UMass) Global
2021.08 - 2023.05
Residential Life Coordinator, Office of Residential Life
Pomona College
2019.01 - 2021.07
Program Manager, Office of Residential Life
Brown University
2017.06 - 2018.08
Program Coordinator, Allied Health Academy
California State University, Fullerton & Cypress College
2016.08 - 2017.06
DEI in the Workplace Certificate -
USF Office of Corporate Training
Master of Education - Post Secondary Administration and Student Affairs
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Social Ecology
University of California, Irvine