Amber Acosta
About Amber Acosta
Amber Acosta is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Operations Manager at Protiviti, with extensive experience in diversity and inclusion roles across various organizations.
Company
Amber Acosta currently holds the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Operations Manager at Protiviti, having joined in 2021. Previously, she worked as the Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager at FTI Consulting from 2020 to 2021. She also served as Program Manager at Notley in 2020, and as Associate Director at Forte Foundation from 2018 to 2019. Amber's extensive career includes various roles at Texas A&M University from 2005 to 2017 and as a Student Assistant at The University of Texas at El Paso from 2001 to 2005.
Title
Amber Acosta is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Operations Manager at Protiviti. She has held this title since 2021, contributing significantly to the company's DE&I initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Amber Acosta holds a Master's Degree in Higher Education/Higher Education Administration from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Communication, General from The University of Texas at El Paso. Her expertise encompasses leveraging data and analytics to exceed diversity metrics by 25-50%, utilizing Learning Management Systems, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Customer Relationship Management tools. As a Certified Gallup Strengths Coach, Amber is well-versed in leadership development tools.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amber Acosta has launched a Hispanic employee resource group, developed mentorship programs for 200 diverse professionals, and created rotational programs for 70 diverse professionals. She has implemented early identification programs for over 250 early talent interns and achieved a 50% increase in the female talent pipeline through strategic partnerships. Amber has collaborated with over 50 corporate and 70 university partners to enhance recruitment and retention strategies.
Background
Amber Acosta's extensive background spans numerous roles in diversity, equity, and inclusion, spanning across multiple organizations. She spent over a decade at Texas A&M University in various capacities, developing programs that support diverse communities. Her experience includes working with Learning Management Systems, facilitating inclusive training sessions, and promoting community-building through difficult dialogues.