Liliana Vega

Skills

Multimillion-dollar portfolio management

Cross-functional implementation leadership

Large-scale program expansion (578% growth)

Grant acquisition and fiscal accountability

Performance measurement and reporting

1. Enterprise DEI Strategy & Institutional Equity Leadership

Development of systemwide diversity, equity, and inclusion frameworks

Campus climate strategy and belonging initiatives

Equity-centered policy design and implementation

Closing equity gaps through data-driven strategy

Organizational culture transformation

Cultural competency development at scale

2. Executive Advising & Cross-Functional Influence

Advising senior leadership and executive teams

Navigating politically sensitive and high-visibility environments

Legislative and board-level communication

Stakeholder alignment across departments and institutions

External representation and partnership cultivation

3. Advanced Policy & Systems Development

Policy analysis and implementation planning

Risk assessment and mitigation strategy

Regulatory and compliance oversight

Governance coordination across multi-campus systems

Designing institutional frameworks for sustainable change

4. Program & Portfolio Leadership

Oversight of multimillion-dollar program portfolios

Grant acquisition and fiscal stewardship

Performance management and KPI development

Scaling initiatives across regions or systems

Operational execution in complex environments

5. Data-Driven Decision Making

Quantitative and qualitative data analysis

Campus climate assessment and evaluation

Dashboard creation and performance tracking

Translating research into actionable strategy

Continuous improvement frameworks

6. Leadership & Team Development

Supervision of multidisciplinary teams

Establishing accountability systems

Coaching and professional development design

Building Communities of Practice

Managing staff performance metrics

7. Strategic Communications

Executive-level written and oral communication

Preparation of analytical reports and policy briefs

Legislative and board briefing materials

Public speaking and conference presentations

Managing sensitive information with discretion

8. Inclusive Stakeholder Engagement

Experience working with diverse populations across race, ethnicity, gender identity, SES, nationality, and ability

Building partnerships across government, nonprofits, academia, and community organizations

Conflict resolution and culturally responsive leadership

9. Change Management & Organizational Transformation

Leading structural and programmatic shifts

Designing sustainable equity infrastructures

Embedding inclusive excellence into operations

Managing transition during crisis (e.g., COVID system redesign)

About

Strategic executive leader with 17+ years of experience driving enterprise-level diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy while directing large-scale, high-impact programs across complex public and mission-driven institutions. Proven ability to operate at both the Chief Diversity Officer and senior Program Director level—aligning equity vision with operational execution, measurable outcomes, and sustainable systems change.

Recognized for leading transformative initiatives that strengthen institutional culture, close equity gaps, and expand access and opportunity. Brings deep expertise in policy development, campus and organizational climate strategy, cross-functional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and data-informed decision-making. Successfully managed multimillion-dollar grant and program portfolios, secured competitive funding, and scaled initiatives resulting in significant growth in participation, engagement, and measurable performance improvements.

Extensive experience advising executive leadership, collaborating with legal and government affairs partners, and navigating politically sensitive and legally complex environments with discretion and sound judgment. Skilled in translating strategy into implementation through structured project management, performance metrics, risk mitigation frameworks, and continuous improvement cycles.

As a senior program leader, has overseen multidisciplinary teams, built statewide and cross-institutional partnerships, designed leadership development initiatives, and implemented large-scale professional learning and equity-centered systems. As an equity executive, has advanced institutional frameworks for belonging, cultural competency, inclusive policy reform, and organizational accountability.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) and nationally recognized for advancing inclusive excellence, this leader combines strategic foresight, operational rigor, and measurable impact—positioning them to serve effectively as a Chief Diversity Officer, Executive Director of Equity, or high-level Program Director responsible for mission-critical initiatives at scale.