Astride Jeannot Bicknell
About Astride Jeannot Bicknell
Astride Jeannot Bicknell is a Senior Manager of Community DEI at Alma and serves as the DEI Chair for The Maine Women's Conference. With extensive experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles across various organizations, Bicknell has contributed significantly to DEI initiatives and training programs.
Work at Alma
Astride Jeannot Bicknell serves as the Senior Manager of Community DEI at Alma, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing DEI initiatives within the organization. She has created a DEI training plan specifically tailored for board members and has collaborated with various stakeholders to enhance DEI programs. Additionally, she has been involved in vetting events and programming for the Maine Women's Conference, assessing their DEI impacts.
Education and Expertise
Astride Jeannot Bicknell holds a Master's degree in Diversity and Inclusion Leadership from Tufts University. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies from Emmanuel College. Her educational background supports her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion, which she has applied throughout her career in various roles focused on DEI.
Background
Astride Jeannot Bicknell has a diverse professional background in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. She began her career as an Office Assistant at Emmanuel College and has held various positions, including Coordinator at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and DEI Project Manager at IBIS Consulting Group. She founded letsSTARTtogether in 2017, focusing on DEI initiatives in Boston, Massachusetts.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Astride Jeannot Bicknell has made significant contributions to DEI efforts in various organizations. She has developed training plans, fostered partnerships with DEI training organizations, and researched potential funding for DEI initiatives. Her leadership roles, including her position as DEI Chair at the Maine Women's Conference, highlight her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion.