COMMUNICATIONS
IN RELATION TO THE
CITY OF ELK GROVE
JUNE 12, 2024 REGULAR
MEETING
2 • Disability Voices United
• The Alta California Regional Center
• The Department of Rehabilitation
As the parent of a disabled adult with both physical and neurodiverse disabilities, I have firsthand experience navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with advocating for individuals with disabilities. My daughter currently resides at Meristem, a program for disabled young adults, where she is learning life skills, attending college nearby, and working.
In 2022, she was selected as a State of California Disabled Youth Leadership Forum student representative, an experience from which we both learned and grown and she remains active as an alumni. Additionally, my mother has a low vision disability, which made awareness disability needs and accommodation a part of my life from the very beginning.
My advisory experience includes three years as a member of the Fremont Unified School District Disability Programs Committee and more than 20 years of experience serving on volunteer Boards. Throughout my life, I have been a caretaker and advocate for individuals with disabilities, driven by a passion for creating opportunities and enabling possibilities for differently abled individuals.
My experience as a Professor of Business Leadership, Ethics, Law and Policy and experience in policy, governance, and legal frameworks that can support the Committee’s goals. Disability advocacy is a role I have fulfilled and the vocation that energizes and inspires me. I would be honored to serve and learn on the City Disability Committee and contribute to Elk Grove’s efforts to remain a welcoming city for all.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and perspectives can benefit the City Disability Committee.
Sincerely,
Stefani Dawkins
Stefani Dawkins
• Implemented multimillion-dollar global educational programs utilizing experiential learning and emerging technology to improve accessibility, reducing compliance cycle time by 40%. • Launched business Intelligence metrics dashboard to improve leadership team’s visibility of compliance training activities, metrics, and trends.
• Advocated an inclusive learning environment by developing Corporate Social Responsibility training and immersive leadership programs.
• Accelerated staff performance through global compliance training needs assessment, risk assessment and competency modeling initiatives, and delivery of industry leading, award-winning learning solutions. • Enhanced accessibility for individuals with disabilities in alignment with ADA and global compliance requirements.
• Executed public speaking engagements at industry conferences to share best practices and promote company’s leading-edge solutions, maintaining knowledge of current industry trends. • Facilitated multiple workshops including StrengthsFinder, Myers-Briggs, DISC, and Leadership Inventory Profiles, and led programs across Anti-Bribery and Corruption, FCPA, Sox, Privacy, and AML. • Drove continuous improvements including the launch of the corporate Ethics Office, and automation of the Code of Ethics.
Higher Education Experience:
Adjunct Professor | West Valley Community College
Defined and empowered the achievement of Student Learning Objectives through program and curriculum design, driving diverse student engagement and success. Served as Instructor of Technology, Internship Advisor, American Bar Association Paralegal Program accreditation evaluator for the ABA, and as faculty lead for professional program accreditation. Set overall goal and course offerings to align with current business trends, employment environment, and advancing technology.
Adjunct Professor | Santa Clara University/West Valley College Top 10 ranked Business Leadership Instructor of adult education courses, utilizing adult learning principles.
Maintained knowledge of management information systems, online education, and adult learning theories to enhance the adult learning experience, and evaluated programs to ensure effectiveness to be easily digested by all students. Drove enrollment strategies to attract new students and increase student retention.
Education & Certifications
Master of Organizational Development, Human Resources
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Social Science, Law
San Jose State University
Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP)
UCLA Anderson Executive Leadership Program Certificate | University of California, Los Angeles Board Leadership Institute Certification
Awards & Affiliations
Mitratech Rock Star Award
Corporate Secretary Governance Award | Cisco Systems
National Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession Leadership Excellence Awards (2) for Regulatory Compliance Achievements | Cisco Systems Ethisphere World’s Most Ethical Companies | Cisco Systems Paralegal of the Year Award | Santa Clara County, CA
Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts Communicator Award for the Cisco CCNA Program CATCH Global Foundation: National K-12 Health Education Program – Board Member Fremont Unified School District Board Advisor Special Education and Disabilities | West Valley College Paralegal Program | Advisory Board Member Council of Parent Attorney and Advocates
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