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Alex Lahmeyer (they/them)

A passionate strategist, advisor, and facilitator helping organizations weave principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the fabric of their operations.

Areas of Expertise

• Integrating DEI Into Mission, Vision, and Values: Embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into your organization’s core identity.

• Auditing People Process and Systems: Identifying opportunities to make your People practices more equitable and inclusive.

• Using DEI Data for Strategic Focus: Utilizing data to identify gaps and measure progress in DEI initiatives.

• Developing Strategic DEI Action Plans: Creating actionable plans to address core challenges and meet DEI goals.

• Designing Sustainable DEI Governance Models: Establishing frameworks that ensure accountability and ongoing improvement.

• Cultivating Engaged Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Building well-resourced ERGs that empower employees and foster belonging.

• Advising on Products/Services with a DEI Lens: Ensuring offerings are designed to be inclusive and accessible for all audiences.

More About the Expert:

Alex Lahmeyer is a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent DEI consultant and career coach who helps people understand their role in expanding access to opportunity. With a talent acquisition and organizational development background, Alex works with clients to weave DEI into the fabric of their operations.

Alex’s perspective draws from a blend of in-house and consulting experience. Building on their work driving grassroots DEI initiatives in tech startups, they served as the first DEI leader at Thumbtack, where they developed the company’s global strategy and served as a trusted advisor to employees at every level. In 2020 they received the For All Leadership Award from Great Place To Work for their lasting impact on Thumbtack’s culture.

Alex was most recently a senior consultant with Collective, where they partnered with clients to conduct cultural assessments and practice audits, co-design DEI strategies, and develop implementation plans to center the needs of marginalized employees. Today, Alex is the founder of Boundless Arc, serving as a Fractional DEI Leader for organizations and a career coach for LGBTQ+ job seekers and allies. They believe intentional, equitable design is key to transforming careers and workplaces alike.

Match your impact with your intentions.
Alex Lahmeyer (they/them)
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