Nevena Jevtic, Shrm Cp
About Nevena Jevtic, Shrm Cp
Nevena Jevtic is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager currently working at Addison Group in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in Industrial and Organizational Psychology, she has extensive experience in human resources and has successfully implemented DEI strategies across multiple organizations.
Work at Addison Group
Nevena Jevtic currently serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager at Addison Group, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on developing and implementing DEI initiatives that align with the organization's mission and values. Her responsibilities include creating and facilitating employee training on DEI topics, such as unconscious bias and allyship, across various brands. Nevena's work aims to foster an inclusive workplace culture and promote a sense of belonging among employees.
Current Role at Strategic Club Solutions
Since 2018, Nevena Jevtic has worked at Strategic Club Solutions as a Human Resources, Talent, & Survey Specialist. In this role, she has contributed to various HR functions, including talent management and employee engagement surveys. Her experience in this position has provided her with a strong foundation in human resources practices and strategies, further enhancing her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Education and Expertise
Nevena Jevtic holds a Master of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School, which she completed from 2016 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in the same field from DePaul University, studying from 2009 to 2013. Her academic background equips her with a solid understanding of workplace dynamics, employee behavior, and organizational development, which she applies in her current roles.
Professional Background
Nevena Jevtic has a diverse professional background in human resources and organizational development. Before her current roles, she worked as a Human Resources Business Partner and DEI Project Manager at Addison Group from 2021 to 2022. She also held various positions at the Woman's Athletic Club of Chicago, including Interim Membership Coordinator and Human Resources Intern. Her experience spans multiple organizations, providing her with a broad perspective on HR practices and DEI initiatives.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Nevena Jevtic has successfully transitioned the former DEI Task Force into a permanent advisory board model with 11 members, ensuring diverse representation across brands. She has facilitated the launch of seven organization-wide employee resource groups aimed at promoting inclusion. Additionally, Nevena developed a comprehensive DEI strategy that aligns with the company's objectives, resulting in measurable progress. Her use of analytics to measure the success of DEI programs has led to positive improvements in employee sentiment and perception.