Rosa M. Colon-Kolacko, PhD. MBA, CDM, SHRM-SCP
Health Equity Compact Board Member
Adjunct Professor Tufts School of Medicine
Rosa M. Colon-Kolacko, PhD., has been the driving force behind transformative strategies in numerous organizations. With her unique blend of academic and practical expertise, Rosa has become a beacon of influence in championing equity at both corporate and societal levels. Dive into her journey and discover the powerful impact of genuine leadership.
Equity and learning aren't just buzzwords; they're about making sure everyone has a fair chance. Bringing these strategies into the heart of businesses creates places where people feel valued, understood, and are given equal opportunities to shine. Organizations that embrace this not only become better places to work but also connect more deeply with their customers and communities.
With guidance from Dr. Colon-Kolacko, any organization can embrace this brighter, more inclusive path. Together, we can make workplaces that reflect our diverse, vibrant world.
Unlock the potential of every individual in education, career, and health by fostering equitable cultures. Together, we can reshape environments where each person feels seen, valued, and treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.
We aim to tackle these inequities head-on by fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and advocating for change within the life science sector.
We partner with Luminous to translate biology into Human Context, de-silo industry programs, align Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies, and offer measurable practical tools.
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Our workplaces should reflect the diverse world around us. It's about creating an environment where everyone, regardless of background, has an equal opportunity to thrive.
With an inclusive human capital approach, businesses can flourish by tapping into the full potential of every team member.
In a world that constantly evolves, continuous learning isn't a luxury—it's a necessity. More than ever, we need to embrace education that nurtures diverse voices, equips individuals with essential skills, and creates leaders for the future. By fostering an environment of inclusivity, both in the classroom and the workplace, we can bridge gaps, celebrate differences, and ensure everyone gets a fair shot at success.
Empowering individuals through education and coaching isn't just about personal growth—it's about building a world where everyone can thrive. Together, let's take the steps to make it happen.
In our diverse world, cultural competence isn't just a good-to-have—it's essential. To truly understand and connect with others, we need more than surface-level knowledge. We need genuine understanding rooted in humility, respect, and continuous learning.
Together with our partners, we're shaping a more inclusive future. Drawing from diverse backgrounds and rich experiences, we unite in our shared vision: fostering growth, championing diversity, and driving impactful change across industries. Our collective strength lies in collaboration, and together, we're making a difference.
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We believe that equity is possible by constantly learning from others with humility
Organizations can make a difference to the communities they serve and their people through elevating equity as the force to unite others, amplifying voices, and acknowledging that sharing power and empowering others creates belonging .
We leverage our lived experience to accelerate the design and implementation of equity strategies. A multi-cultural and systemic change approach is a key ingredient for success.
We partner with global experts designing solutions informed by evidence-based research and practice. Our focus is to transfer knowledge for leaders to build a lens to make a difference.
Dr. Colon-Kolacko is the President and Founder of Global Equity and Learning Partners, LLC. (GEL), a consulting and interim management practice that designs and implements inclusion, racial and health equity, human capital, talent management, cultural transformation, customer experience, and change management strategies to build equitable and learning organizations.She has over 25 years of experience in Global Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Health Systems,
Academia, Government, Corporate and Nonprofits.
She is the former Tufts Medicine, Senior VP, Chief Diversity and Equity and Inclusion Officer responsible for advancing diversity, racial and health equity, inclusion, and Community Health, former NYC Health + Hospitals SVP and Chief People/Experience Officer, and Christiana Care Health System in Delaware, SVP Chief Diversity and Learning Officer as one of the first CDO’s in healthcare. Earlier in her career, she worked at Bristol Myers-Squibb and, SmithKline Beecham (since renamed GlaxoSmithKline), leading change, cultural transformation, supply chain, IT Implementations (SAP, EPIC, Workday) learning and talent management, leadership development, and lean/Six Sigma functions in Asia, Europe, North America, and Puerto Rico.
Rosa is incredibly involved in national and state-level boards to advance equity. She is the President of the Board of the MA Health Equity Compact, Inc., an organization of 80+ C-Suite leaders of color advancing the agenda through legislation, workforce development, governance, data, and access to care. In addition, is a board member of the national (AAAED), LEAD Fund for Leadership, Equity, Access, and Diversity and the past President of the Board of Directors of the
Delaware Latin America Community Center. Rosa was a member of the New York City Health and Hospitals Equity Coalition, Philadelphia Collaborative for Health Equity, AHA Institute for Diversity in Health Management now IFDHE Executive Leadership Council, and the board of National Association of Latino Healthcare Executive.
She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Change from Benedictine University, an MBA from Henley Business School, University of Reading England, a post-graduate Marketing Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, London, Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) from the Society of Human Resources Management and a Certificate in Diversity
Management (CDM) from Georgetown University and the AHA Institute for Diversity and Health Equity.
She is a researcher and has held Academic positions as Professor of Professional Practice at Bowling Green State University, adjunct faculty at Georgetown University, University of Delaware, and Thomas Jefferson University Ph.D. and graduate DEI certificate designer and faculty of the Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Diversity Leadership. Tufts School of Medicine Professor, Department of Public Health and Community Medicine. She is also an Equity Fellow
of the Delaware Community Foundation.
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