Aeryn Lesesne

Manages global Employee Resource Group (ERG) program, spanning 8 groups and hundreds of members spread across three continents; align initiatives to business priorities, define success metrics, and deliver training and leadership support. Leads execution of the organizational culture roadmap by activating a network of culture champions and driving initiatives focused on community engagement and professional development. Oversees philanthropic strategy and programming, including enterprise-wide initiatives such as corporate runs, scholarship programs, and volunteer events. Analyzes employee feedback and listening data to identify trends, translating insights into actionable recommendations that enhance organizational culture. Partners cross-functionally to benchmark organizational practices and strengthen employer brand, contributing to external recognition.

Oversaw day-to-day operation of internal employee giving platform, driving a substantial increase in employee giving and volunteering through the introduction of local program ambassadors and awards. Managed ERG communications and programming logistics, including event calendaring, creation of communication templates, and maintenance of ERG leader toolkits and resources. Maintained HR intranet pages by partnering closely with subject-matter experts to conduct quarterly content audits, verifying that content was accessible and relevant to employees. Supported day-to-day Workday Learning operations, ensuring timely course uploads, accurate assignment of learning content, and effective troubleshooting support to improve employee training access and completion. Supported enterprise promotion of LinkedIn Learning, driving increase in license activations.

Redesigned external job board profiles to better align with company mission and culture, resulting in a sharp increase in candidate engagement and a multi-fold growth in employee reviews over a short time frame. Supported global initiatives focused on belonging and psychological safety to improve employee engagement. Identified job boards and professional networks to support hiring and retention from underutilized talent pools. Streamlined workflows between ERGs and partner teams to improve cross-functional coordination.

Authored a successful proposal securing the university’s It’s On Us PA 2022–2023 grant award. Supported partnerships between the university and local high schools to expand access to resources on healthy relationships and hazing prevention. Designed and developed promotional graphics for on- and off-campus events and resource campaigns. Strengthened cross-campus collaboration by partnering with multiple offices to deliver dynamic, student-focused programming for undergraduates. Developed workshops and events that fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging across campus

Maintained university’s career recruitment platform, Handshake, by fielding student resume uploads, employers and job listings for legitimacy and accuracy. Developed office-oriented training program and corresponding manual for future office assistants. Resolved employer and user inquiries about department’s services via telephone and email. Assisted in the planning of Fall 2021 job fairs and events.