Mandy Bynum Mc Laughlin

Mandy Bynum McLaughlin serves as CEO of the Race Equ(ai)lity Project and founder of Mandy Bynum Consulting, Inc., bringing extensive expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. Her distinguished career includes serving as the Former Head of Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New Relic, Inc., with previous leadership roles at Yelp and Survey Monkey. At SV Academy, she delivers comprehensive courses in both English and Spanish, including "Foundations for Interviewing with Confidence" and "Practical Guide to Navigating Professional Relationships," which have contributed to training over 3,000 graduates with 76% representation from underrepresented groups. Her innovative work with the Race Equ(ai)lity Project includes developing the Race Equ(ai)lity Index, a pioneering tool that helps organizations evaluate and improve their diversity goals through AI-driven insights. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical skills development, inclusive leadership practices, and professional relationship building, helping professionals navigate career transitions while promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace