Heather Stein (she/her) is a dynamic business and thought leader with over 12 years of progressive experience in workforce diversity & inclusion, equal opportunity, human resources, and adult education. She specializes in leading organizational change that carefully nurtures employee engagement, increases retention of talent, and optimizes culturally responsive service delivery. Heather enjoys building coalitions and thrives when serving as a systems change agent. She leads with empathy, has a heart of service, and has worked to dismantle inequities in Minnesota for 10 years now. She is a certified mediator, qualified administrator of the IDI, and has a BA in communications and psychology. Heather lives in Minneapolis, MN with her partner and two daughters. She enjoys spending time in nature, visiting local restaurants and businesses, and giving back to her community.