Meris Eng Stone

MERIS E. STONE, M.A., PMP-| linkedin.com/in/meris-stone DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION LEADER | SOCIAL IMPACT STRATEGIST Driven and influential leader skilled at igniting positive and impactful societal change within industryleading organizations. Designs and drives programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and self-growth within the company and the community at large. Leverages strong relationshipbuilding and presentation skills to create a powerful and inspired network of change drivers. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Strategic Planning | Project/Program Management | Social Impact | DEI | Coaching & Team Leadership | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Stakeholder Engagement PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Peloton Interactive | New York, NY | 12/2020-10/2022 (www.onepeloton.com) Senior Manager, Project Management Office, Social Impact (12/2020-10/2022) Served as a thought leader and influencer focused on building a more inclusive brand and socially focused internal work culture for a multibillion-dollar exercise equipment and media powerhouse. ● Managed Peloton’s $100M pledge to become an anti-racist organization, including the development of an overarching framework to align 10 workstreams with overall program goals to deliver clearer accountability. o Project-managed anti-racist initiative milestones, led monthly meetings, supported by the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success and provide feedback to C-suite. ● Created and led an Accessibility and Inclusion Committee to provide ongoing resources and an inclusive awareness to the work culture: developed an annual roadmap, facilitated quarterly meetings, and actively promoted visibility about the company’s efforts. ● Drove brand awareness via the annual membership marketing campaign, The Cooldown 2021. Co-led the charge with 22 workstreams to drive the development of KPIs and created a playbook to ensure year-over-year sustainable execution. o Efforts resulted in 500,000 unique microsite visits, 211,000+ asset downloads, and the receipt of a Campaign Tech Award for Best Audience Engagement. ● Expanded Peloton’s revenue streams by launching Peloton Apparel, overseeing 14 workstreams, and leading bi-weekly go-to-market meetings to achieve business objectives (e.g., drive brand awareness, invert the business split to 70% in-house production vs. 30% partnerships). Asian Community Employee Resource Group (ACE) (09/2021-10/2022) Co-Lead (4/2022-10/2022) & Community & Social Impact Chair (09/2021-04/2022) ● Oversaw ACE programming for 300+ members to ensure alignment with Peloton’s pledge commitment, social impact, and business priorities. o Conducted strategic planning, developed programming for Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and co-led monthly member and weekly leadership team meetings to foster an inclusive environment. ● Researched and planned volunteer opportunities that aligned with ACE and company priorities. ● Executed virtual volunteer events with New Women New Yorkers to engage in workforce development training with their participants. Independent Contractor | Katy, TX/Washington, D.C. | 9/2019-11/2020 Facilitator Actively increased knowledge and abilities of USAID staff for program implementation of international development and humanitarian programs. ● Delivered training for up to 25 USAID staff per course to increase their capability of implementing the agency’s programmatic policies (e.g., risk management, strategic planning). Meris E. Stone, M.A., PMP | Page 2 of 2 Abt Associates | Rockville, MD | 10/2016-5/2019 (www.shopsplusproject.org) Country Program Officer, Sustaining Health Outcomes Through the Private Sector Plus Guided USAID’s flagship initiative seeking to harness the full potential of the private sector and catalyze public-private engagement to improve health outcomes in family planning, HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health, and other health areas. ● Cultivated the growth of the India team from 4 to 20 staff, managed one direct report, and advised senior management in both offices for a $28M family planning and child health portfolio. ● Contributed to project startup and enabled the company’s first Afghanistan initiatives by leading work planning, managing subawards and conducting an organizational assessment. ● Drove the development and finalization of a $500K subaward with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation that increased the reach of the social behavior change campaign in India and aligned with the team’s partnership strategy. John Snow, Inc. | Arlington, VA & Lusaka, Zambia | 05/2012-10/2016 (https://www.jsi.com/) Project Officer, Strengthening Partnerships, Results, & Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING) (11/2015-10/2016) (www.spring-nutrition.org) Led cross-functional teams and supervised a nutrition, social, and behavioral change portfolio of $29M with nominal direction: developed work plans/budgets, tracked resource allocation, and analyzed program expenditures against the budget, and provided guidance and solutions to management. ● Advanced project success by fostering a public-private partnership with Hershey Chocolate Company and USAID to procure nut roasting equipment and provide safe, nutritious food to children in Ghana. Country Program Officer, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT (06/2013-11/2015) (http://deliver.jsi.com) Co-established the India project in six USAID-priority states by recruiting staff, developing reporting best practices, and standardizing the subsidiary’s policies and procedures. ● Influenced a $6M work plan by executing a landscape analysis to map reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health supply chains in two districts in Uttarakhand (http://pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA00KDS6.pdf). Public Health Logistics Officer, USAID | DELIVER PROJECT (05/2012-5/2013) (http://deliver.jsi.com) Analyzed weekly monitoring and evaluation reports from three provincial offices on health facilities’ stock status and supply chain reporting performance. Conducted quarterly spot check visits and made training recommendations to district health offices. ● Translated technical information to stakeholders by writing content for and managing the editorial processes for funding reports and the quarterly Ministry of Health (MOH) newsletter on supply chain performance—distributed 7,900 copies to USAID, MOH, health facilities, and partners. EDUCATION M.A. International Development, Certificate in Global Health Affairs, University of Denver, Josef Korbel School B.S. Mass Communication, Concentrations in Public Relations and History, Boston University CERTIFICATIONS Impactful Coaching Program, Momentum Education Diversity and Inclusion Certificate, Cornell University Mini-MBA Brand Development & Marketing Communications, Rutgers Business School Executive Education Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute