Heena Trivedi - is an accomplished DEI Professional with extensive investigatory and ADR experience. She is a top-notch communicator and trainer with expertise in diversity and cultural competency.
Experience
THE MASSACHUSETTS TRIAL COURT - Manager of Workplace Rights
Drafted EEO polices for Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Discrimination and Harassment
Created internal protocols, procedures, and tracking mechanism for EEO compliance reviews and investigations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation complaints of both union and management employees
Conducted investigations; prepared written findings with recommendations, and presented to appropriate management
Collaborated with Human Resources, Labor Counsel, General Counsel and departmental managers on investigations
Tracked and monitored complaint investigations conducted by other departments
Advised departmental managers on strategies to handle employee relations and other HR concerns
Reviewed job applicant screening, hiring processes and decisions to ensure EEO compliance and inclusive hiring
Facilitated and contributed to design of Diversity Trainings
Researched demographic and workforce availability data to design recruitment efforts that increase applicant pool diversity
Analyzed trends in employee complaints and participated in new employee and management trainings based on findings
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION - Civil Rights Investigator
Conducted investigations in response to complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation with an 80% unionized workforce.
Consulted with Labor Relations and Legal Department on disciplinary actions
Reviewed denials of FMLA and ADA accommodations
Participated in and facilitated pre-disciplinary hearings, mediations and arbitrations
Conducted Anti-Discrimination/Harassment Prevention Training
Wrote an EEO/Diversity Update for monthly newsletter
Education & Certification
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Boston, MA
Juris Doctor, May 2008, Dean’s List, 2007-2008
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY East Lansing, MI
Master of Science in Kinesiology with a Concentration in Athletic Training and Administration, August 2002
ALDERSON-BROADDUS COLLEGE Philippi, WV
Bachelor of Science, cum laude, in Sports Medicine, May 1998