Felisa Nobles
Global Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Well-being
Boston, ,LIN
Summary
Visionary ESG and DEI leader with 18+ years of experience embedding equity, inclusion, and sustainability into business strategy across corporate, public health, and academic sectors. Proven ability to drive measurable impact by embedding DEI into ESG strategy, ensuring alignment with global sustainability frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD), strengthening supplier diversity, and advancing responsible data governance. Adept at executive engagement, culture transformation, and equitable procurement practices, ensuring ESG and DEI alignment with business growth, employee engagement, and risk management.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing (Director Level)
Ørsted
09.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: Global company focused on renewable energy and sustainability
- Championed the integration of DEI and ESG principles, aligning strategic initiatives with business objectives and sustainability goals
- Spearheaded the development of a global DEI data infrastructure, securing legal approval for collecting race/ethnicity, disability, and LGBTQI+ data across multiple European markets while ensuring GDPR compliance
- Led materiality assessments to identify ESG priorities, aligning corporate reporting with CSRD, GRI, and SASB standards
- Accelerated gender diversity in hiring, contributing to 37% of new hires being women in 2024, advancing Ørsted’s 40:60 gender equity goal by 2030
- Expanded regional leadership diversity, supporting Ørsted in reaching 40% women in leadership roles within the Americas and enhancing international representation among board members
- Advanced workforce development initiatives by supporting the launch of Wind Power Ready, a job readiness program in partnership with Rowan College of South Jersey, designed to create career pathways in offshore wind for underserved communities
- Advised the organization's top 200 leaders on embedding DEI into business operations to drive accountability and long-term culture change
- Enhanced employee well-being and safety, aligning DEI frameworks with a reduction in Total Recordable Injury Rate (TRIR) from 2.8 in 2023 to 2.7 in 2024
- Led strategic DEI efforts during restructuring, maintaining focus on engagement and leadership accountability amid organizational transitions
- Enhanced psychological safety to foster employee engagement and led an overhaul of the engagement survey process to better measure employee experience.
Senior Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Rite Aid
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: U.S. retail pharmacy providing healthcare services, wellness solutions, and prescription management to communities nationwide
- Developed Rite Aid’s first DEI roadmap, embedding equity across business operations and aligning with enterprise goals
- Implemented workforce inclusion strategies impacting 52,000 employees, influencing corporate and retail, and pharmacy teams
- Advised executive leadership on inclusive workplace policies, ensuring DEI integration into talent processes and strategic decision-making
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant
WestEd
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: National nonpartisan research, development, and service agency dedicated to improving education and social systems for equity, learning, and well-being
- Established WestEd’s first DEI office, embedding equity into talent systems and operational frameworks
- Increased ERG participation by 700%, fostering sustainable networks that influenced retention and engagement
- Developed and delivered DEI workshops for 700+ employees, enhancing leadership competency and inclusive behaviors
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Wayfair
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Company Overview: Global technology-driven e-commerce company specializing in home goods and furniture, leveraging advanced data analytics and innovation to enhance the customer experience
- Built and operationalized Wayfair’s global ERG strategy, expanding inclusion frameworks across the U.S., UK, and Germany
- Partnered with executive leadership to implement DEI principles, driving culture transformation across global teams
- Partnered with Wayfair’s ESG leadership to advance social impact initiatives, including a $12M global donation program, COVID-19 emergency response efforts, and an employee matching initiative that raised over $250K to support communities in crisis
Founder & Managing Director
Bridge Admissions, LLC
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: Boutique DEI consulting firm, specializing in equity-centered admissions and hiring processes
- Designed and executed DEI policy frameworks, creating more accessible pathways for underrepresented communities
- Developed training sessions for higher education institutions, focused on mitigating bias in recruitment and student selection
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
11.2013 - 09.2018
- Company Overview: Global leader in public health education, research, and policy, dedicated to advancing health equity, disease prevention, and social determinants of health
- Increased diversity in master’s programs by 50%, implementing targeted strategies to reduce systemic barriers
- Led DEI integration in faculty hiring and retention, ensuring sustained equitable recruitment practices
- Oversaw DEI-aligned federal and foundation grants, securing funding for institutional equity initiatives
Outreach Manager
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
01.2010 - 11.2013
Program & Grants Administrator
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
01.2008 - 01.2010
Project Coordinator
The Superintendents Association
12.2006 - 12.2007
Lead Grants Technical Assistant
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.
03.2005 - 11.2006
Grants Program Assistant
National Institute of Mental Health
01.2004 - 03.2005
Education
Master of Science - Business Management
Emmanuel College
Boston, MABachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
University of Maryland
Leadership in Action - Executive Education
Hult Business School
Certified Development Coach - undefined
Korn Ferry
Skills
- ESG & DEI Strategy Development
- Inclusive Procurement Guidance
- Responsible Data Governance & Risk Mitigation
- Executive Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Materiality Assessments & Reporting
- Change Management & Business Transformation
- Employee Engagement & Organizational Culture
- Data-Driven ESG & DEI Decision-Making
Publications & Media
- Book Chapter: Power & Organizational Influence in DEI, in Cultivating Equitable and Inclusive Conversations in Higher Education (copyright 2025)
- Co-host, Tea Spilt, Equity Built (DEI-focused podcast launching 2025)
Timeline
Head of Global Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Wellbeing (Director Level)
Ørsted
09.2022 - Current
Senior Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Rite Aid
06.2021 - 10.2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant
WestEd
08.2020 - 06.2021
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager
Wayfair
01.2020 - 07.2020
Founder & Managing Director
Bridge Admissions, LLC
10.2018 - 03.2020
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Harvard University, T.H. Chan School of Public Health
11.2013 - 09.2018
Outreach Manager
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
01.2010 - 11.2013
Program & Grants Administrator
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
01.2008 - 01.2010
Project Coordinator
The Superintendents Association
12.2006 - 12.2007
Lead Grants Technical Assistant
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.
03.2005 - 11.2006
Grants Program Assistant
National Institute of Mental Health
01.2004 - 03.2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Language & Literature
University of Maryland
Leadership in Action - Executive Education
Hult Business School
Certified Development Coach - undefined
Korn Ferry
Master of Science - Business Management
Emmanuel College
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