Shana Sumers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Leader | Speaker | Podcast Host

Meet Shana Sumers, a dedicated DEIB leader, dynamic speaker, and engaging podcast host. With a career marked by impactful initiatives and community-building efforts, Shana has consistently demonstrated her commitment to creating inclusive workplace cultures and supporting the LGBTQ+ community.

Career Highlights

LGBTQ+ Dating App:

• Community Manager: Relocated across the country to support the app’s mission. Recruited users for dating and community-building, expanding from 8 to 28 diverse communities through strategic user feedback implementation and email campaigns.

HubSpot:

• DEI&B Community Leader: Established and led HubSpot’s first exclusive community for Black professionals, Black@INBOUND, growing the community by over 400% in six months.
• Event Management: Spearheaded the INBOUND conference activation, increasing attendance by 100% year-over-year, and managed partnerships with financial institutions and tech companies.

Podcast Host:

• Bad Queers Podcast: Co-hosts the podcast with Kris, discussing breaking stereotypes, owning identity, and the LGBTQ+ experience. Celebrated their 100th episode with Emmy award-winning Lena Waithe.

Professional Skills:

• Community Building: Expert in creating and implementing strategies that make people feel seen, safe, and understood.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborates effectively across organizations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Event Strategy: Experienced in planning and executing large-scale events and outreach strategies.
• Public Speaking: Engaging speaker on topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Personal Interests:

• Beyoncé Fan: Proud member of Beyoncé’s Beyhive.
• Flag Football: Celebrates career wins with a flag football touchdown dance.
• Podcasting: Enjoys discussing LGBTQ+ issues and breaking stereotypes on her podcast.

Expertise

Shana’s extensive experience in DEIB, community management, and event strategy has equipped her with valuable skills and knowledge. Her expertise includes:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging: Creating inclusive cultures and supporting diverse communities.
• Community Engagement: Building and growing communities through strategic initiatives and user feedback.
• Event Planning & Management: Leading successful event activations and managing key partnerships.
• Public Speaking: Delivering impactful talks and workshops on DEIB and community building.

Advocacy and Impact

Shana is passionate about inclusion and belonging, dedicating her career to advocating for marginalized communities and fostering supportive environments. Her work at HubSpot and as a podcast host demonstrates her commitment to making a positive impact and inspiring others to embrace diversity and inclusion.

Consulting Services

As a member of 100DollarsClub, Shana offers her wealth of knowledge and experience through specialized consulting services designed to help organizations create inclusive cultures and support diverse communities.