Oakland, California, United States
Marie Delage has a remarkable career trajectory marked by her dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion, and community empowerment. With over nine years of experience in recruitment, sourcing, and diversity programming across various industries, she has established herself as a leader in creating inclusive workspaces. Currently working at Adobe as Program Manager with 10+ years leading cross-functional employee experience and workplace programs at scale. Known for building the systems, playbooks, and operating rhythms that turn ambiguous needs into repeatable, high-quality execution supporting a global ecosystem of 10 employee networks, 280 volunteer leaders, and 13,000+ members across 50+ sites. Previously, she was instrumental at TikTok, where she contributed to diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive communication training. Her roles also span leadership at organizations like Yext, 305 Fitness, and FindSpark, where she focused on empowering underrepresented groups and driving talent acquisition initiatives. Marie’s achievements reflect her strong belief in building inclusive communities, advocating for belonging, and fostering opportunities for individuals to align their passions with their professional paths. I have a passion for careers, community, and empowering others. When I’m not on the job, I love dancing to my favorite jam, supporting my favorite musicians when they are in town, and indulging my love for seeing new places. Strengths Finder Key Findings: Woo, Communication, Positivity, Includer, and Adaptability Skills: Big-picture thinking, trusted advisor, listening, consultative, personable, approachable, IT literate, and Relationship Building.
I build the operational backbone for Adobe's global employee network ecosystem — 10 networks, 280 volunteer leaders, and 13,000+ members across 50+ sites. My job is turning ambiguity into infrastructure. That looks like: -Owning programs end-to-end: needs assessment, design, launch, measurement, and iteration -Building the systems leaders actually use — playbooks, onboarding programs, a SharePoint Leadership Hub (with analytics to prove what's working), and recognition programs -Coaching 280 volunteer leaders so they can deliver great programming without burning out Core expertise: Program management • Change management • Training development • Operational systems • Global stakeholder enablement • Budget strategy
Leading program management for Inclusive Communities at Adobe, focusing on the Employee Network Program. Overseeing 8 employee networks, developing and empowering employee network leaders, orchestrating cultural events and cross-functional projects, creating scalable tools for network growth and sustainability, providing strategic guidance to network leaders, and managing budgets and operations.
Passionate about building community within the Employee Networks at Adobe globally. Our Vision: An Adobe for everyone - where authenticity and embracing the diversity of humanity fuels creativity and belonging.
As a Diversity Talent Sourcing Specialist, I utilize sourcing tools such as search engines, job boards, open-source communities, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other social channels to source, screen, and qualify talent for Recruiting, Human Resources, Compensation, Talent Development, Talent Acquisition Operations, and Diversity & Inclusion (DEIB) roles, with a focus on networking with passive talent from underrepresented groups. Create, Facilitate, and Deliver DEI-focused workshops and trainings for recruiters, sourcers, and hiring managers. Workshops conducted included: Diversity Sourcing, Inclusive Communication, and more. Partner cross-functionally with DEI Champions across TikTok to regularly communicate diversity and engagement initiatives, events, and progress. TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We believe individuals shouldn't be disadvantaged because of their background or identity, but instead should be considered based on their strengths and experience. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
Everyday is a party at 305 Fitness! Our core values are: Ownership - “It’s up to you” Self-expression - “You do you” Fun - “Every day is a party” Inclusivity - “You CAN sit with us” Right Action - “Build a better world”
Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager - working directly with Yext's Chief People Officer and HR Directors, providing support for our ERGs. • Provide guidance and oversight of Yext's Employee Resource Groups (ERG) • Promote ERG Participation and guide leads on strategic plans and budgets • Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to implement inclusive sourcing and recruiting strategies such as partnering with Jopwell Lead of EMBRACE - Intercultural Employees of Yext • Ideate and execute programs and events, including cultural/heritage months, executive town-halls, and facilitate speaking engagements
Partner closely with Yext Recruiters to understand all current and future opportunities to source and match qualified candidates and support hiring goals for business groups in Revenue (Globally), Finance, Marketing, Client Support, Client Success, Staffing, and Technology. • Interact with employee referrals submitted by Yext’s global employees daily and make recommendations for roles in the company to provide a best-in-class candidate experience for all referrals. (Including hosting Sourcing Sprees and Employee Referral Program Management) • Lead of EMBRACE – Intercultural Employee Resource Group.
FindSpark is the number one community for employers to connect with exceptional diverse young professional talent both online and offline, and dedicated to setting up young pros for career success. FindSpark partners with top employers to support their goals and initiatives in employer branding, recruitment, and diversity and inclusion and connecting them with our community members in meaningful ways. FindSpark (a certified Women-Owned Business Enterprise - WBE) has produced more than 300 educational career programs and cultivated an active online and offline community of over 27,000 young professionals and top employers including HBO, BuzzFeed, IPG Mediabrands, L'Oreal, Bustle, TEKsystems, U.S. Peace Corps, and The Marketing Store. -- inspiring career optimism in diverse young professionals around the world and empowering them with actionable, career-changing tips and tools. We specialize in Recruitment Events, Custom Recruitment Programs, ERG/BRG Programs, Speaking Engagements, Thought Leadership, Highly-Curated Job Board, Social Media & Branded Content, Roadmapping & Consulting, FindMentorship Program, and Professional Development Workshops. My role involves Sales, Account Management, and Community Management at FindSpark. •Develop new and existing employer and sponsor partnerships that drive revenue and deliver value to both our clients and our community. •Work with CEO to develop strategies for creating and maintaining relationships with potential employers through community building, writing weekly newsletters, social media and developing marketing campaigns. •Oversee planning, marketing, coordination and employer participation in recruitment programs. •Act as lead contact for key partners to evaluate their needs and tailor partnerships that deliver measurable results. •Oversee and Recruit Candidates for Campus Ambassador, Fellowship, and Scholar Programs.