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Paul Gimenez has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and organizations. Paul started their career as a Research Assistant at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Center for Interdisciplinary Brain Research, where they contributed to research on brain development and disorders. Paul then joined the University of California, San Francisco, working on research related to learning and neural systems at the brainLENS lab.

Paul later worked as a Neurodiagnostic Researcher for Neurology Litigation Expert Witness, conducting research and preparing legal reports on patient cognitive and behavioral injuries. Paul then transitioned to the NeuroLeadership Institute as a Research and Solutions Consultant, focusing on applying neuroscience research to improve workplaces.

In 2016, Paul became the Director and Co-founder of 100 For All, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting equality and addressing global water crisis issues. Paul also worked as the Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at The Guitar Center Company and as a DEI Advisory Director at MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association).

Paul's experience also includes roles at Mentora, where they served as the Director of Mentora Labs (Head of Learning Innovation) and Director of People Science and Solutions. Paul currently holds the position of Senior Faculty & Head of DEIB Strategy & Practices at Mentora, where they focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy and practices.

Throughout their career, Paul has demonstrated a commitment to promoting positive change, visioning organizational growth, and leveraging science and research to drive impact.

Paul Gimenez has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Paul also holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Psychology with a concentration in Research Methods from Columbia University. In addition, they have obtained certifications in Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging from SHRM in 2021, as well as a Brain-Based Coaching Certificate from the NeuroLeadership Institute in 2020.