Maritza McClendon

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About Maritza McClendon

As a recognized Olympic medalist and motivational speaker, I leverage my platform to advocate for equality in sports and inspire youth nationwide. Integrating my athletic discipline with corporate objectives, I contribute to Carters Inc.'s mission by ensuring consistent internal communications and supporting global talent development initiatives. My speaker engagements echo my values, where I serve as a beacon for diversity and a role model for resilience and determination. I have over 15 years of experience delivering high-impact strategies across community engagement, corporate communications, DEI, and enterprise collaboration platforms. At Carter’s Inc, I lead the company’s global strategy for community impact, inclusive storytelling, and internal communication—ensuring that employees feel informed, inspired, and connected. I manage the company’s Unily intranet platform, partnering closely with IT to oversee system upgrades, CMS functionality, and content strategy to deliver a seamless employee experience. I also lead all logistics and execution for companywide hybrid Town Halls, managing everything from Microsoft Teams setup to in-room AV technology. My approach blends people-first strategy with systems thinking. Whether I'm aligning cross-functional teams, building out a DEI roadmap, or rolling out tech-enabled employee engagement campaigns, I lead with clarity, collaboration, and a passion for progress. Focus Areas: Internal Communications | Community & Culture Strategy | DEI Integration Enterprise Platforms (Unily, Workday, Teams)| Hybrid Events | Stakeholder Engagement Philanthropy | Change Management | Employee Experience