Sarajeni Hammond is a human resources executive who is highly skilled at building talent within a large corporate environment by attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. She also is an experienced mentor in her field, working with such organizations as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, United Way Women’s Leadership Society and Connections to Success. During her fellowship, Hammond will travel to Australia and South Africa, two countries with excellent track records of promoting women into leadership roles. “Learning how these two countries have been able to advocate for women in significant leadership positions,” she says, “could provide a key to gender parity for nations like the U.S.” Upon her return home to the U.S., Hammond will drive regional leadership, policy, and practical implications through evidence-based recommendations that help reshape the corporate landscape and accelerate our efforts toward gender balance among leadership. This will come to life through policy forums on topics such as recruiting and hiring, unconscious bias, talent development and mentoring. In addition, by leading with action and advocacy, to identify and support the implementation of progressive, high-impact programs in the areas of Girls’ STEM education and gender equality.
Professional Highlights
• Board of Directors, Social Venture Partners, Regional Business Council, 2016 – present
• Board of Directors, Focus St. Louis, 2013 – present
• Co-President, Society of Multicultural Professionals in Human Resources, St. Louis Chapter, 2015 – present
• Sr. Director, Human Resources Post Merger Integration, Bayer, 2017 – present
• Director, HR Shared Service Centers Americas, Monsanto, 2016 – 2017
• Director, Talent Management, Global Supply Chain, Monsanto, 2013 – 2016
• Director, Global Organizational Development, Emerson, 2010 – 2013
• Director, Human Resources – Americas, Emerson, 2008 – 2010
• Director, Human Resources – North America, Emerson, 2004 – 2008
Education
• MBA, Fontbonne University, Clayton, Missouri, 2000
• BA, Business Administration & Organizational Development, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 1997
Fellowship Interests
• Explore the representation of women in leadership roles, with an emphasis on multicultural women in STEM fields.
• Understand men’s unique role in gender equality and shed light on the factors that affect women’s advancement.
• Evaluate collaborative partnerships between corporations, schools, teachers, parents, government, NGOs and other groups to add value and advocacy for the advancement of women in leadership.
Sarajeni Hammond EF Journey 