Mengting Ren
About Mengting Ren
Mengting Ren is a Senior Organizational Design Lead at IDEO, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in human capital consulting and community advocacy, having held various roles in organizations such as Deloitte and FedEx.
Current Role at IDEO
Mengting Ren serves as the Senior Organizational Design Lead at IDEO, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she has led IDEO's Future Ways of Working initiatives, focusing on innovative approaches to organizational design. Her work emphasizes the importance of adapting organizational structures to meet evolving workforce needs and trends.
Previous Experience in Human Capital Consulting
Prior to her current role, Mengting Ren worked at Deloitte as a Senior Human Capital Consultant from 2014 to 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area. During her tenure, she provided strategic consulting services related to workforce planning and organizational development. Her experience at Deloitte contributed to her expertise in human capital management.
Education and Academic Background
Mengting Ren studied at Vanderbilt University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Human & Organizational Development, Economics, and Communication Studies from 2008 to 2012. She continued her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Leadership and Organizational Performance from 2012 to 2014. This academic background laid the foundation for her career in organizational design and human capital.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
In addition to her professional work, Mengting Ren is actively engaged in community building and advocates for equity in public education, community healing spaces, and voting rights/access. She stays informed on global talent trends and is committed to disrupting inequitable systems and dismantling white supremacy. Her advocacy work reflects her dedication to social justice and community development.
Leadership in Employee Resource Groups
At IDEO, Mengting Ren co-leads the Asianish Employee Resource Group (ERG), which focuses on fostering an inclusive workplace for Asian employees. This role highlights her commitment to diversity and inclusion within organizational settings, promoting a culture that values different perspectives and experiences.