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Cherisse G. is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education and learning strategies. Currently serving as the Director of Learning & Enablement at Workday since March 2019, Cherisse leads initiatives that integrate VIBEā„¢ (Value Inclusion, Belonging & Equity) into talent management practices and the employee life-cycle. Notable prior roles include Senior Learning & Development Business Partner at LinkedIn, where Cherisse managed DEI programs for over 12,000 employees, and co-founder of Shepherd Sterling, an interior design firm. Cherisse's career spans various positions focused on learning and development, organizational change, and diversity education across organizations such as Insperity and Southern Illinois University, complemented by advanced degrees in Counseling Psychology and Psychology from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.