Akili Atkinson

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About Akili Atkinson

Akili is a service-oriented Training/Career Services Executive with 18 years of success directing and overseeing training and career services programs, enabling effective service delivery to individuals with disabilities. Spearheading staff development, regulatory compliance, and program leadership/management for industry leaders such as Rangam Consultants, ADVANCE Houston, and Dale Rogers Training Center, she is known for developing innovative new programs, improving existing services, and collaborating with stakeholders to surpass organizational goals. Akili is incredibly passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. With a strong focus on continuous improvements, she is highly skilled at managing the delivery of evaluation and career planning, work readiness, skilled training, job development, placement services, and supported employment. She is also a motivational leader with experience building and guiding high-performing teams of five in leveraging a person-centered approach to develop and execute individualized service plans. Additionally, Akili possesses exceptional academic qualifications, including a Master of Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University. A few recent accomplishments: Demonstrated track record developing and delivering comprehensive neurodiversity training programs on best practices for employees, managers, and leadership teams in diverse industries. Commended by executive leadership for driving a 100% post-2-year program employment rate while continually implementing new techniques and assessment tools adapted and utilized throughout the program. Chosen by upper management to initiate strategic planning for the career services department while creating key training tools and increasing student placement rates. Outstanding success producing a rate of 80% of applicants employed throughout the year and obtaining a 95% score on yearly state audits. In her free time, Akili continuously engages in professional development and relationship-building at Toastmasters International, United for College Success, Impact Economics Partnership, and the Greater Houston Disability Chamber of Commerce. Specialties, Expertise, & Attributes: Program Leadership/Management, Service Delivery, Stakeholder Engagement, Staff Development, Job & Career Services, Neurodiversity Training, Program Development, Placement Services, Goal Achievement, Team Building/Leadership, Strategic Planning/Execution, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Management, Budgeting