Gayatri Agnew

Connect Message More… Gayatri Agnew Gayatri has a account Senior Director, Corporate Philanthropy Bentonville, Arkansas 500+ connections Contact info Walmart Seattle University About I'm motivated by working to create positive social impact. My focus is economic development and empowering people to gain the skills they need to pursue their dreams. My current professional work is focused on innovations in workforce education and delivery to better enable learners to gain the skills they need to grow their careers. I dedicate my personal time to enhancing access to quality education and the empowerment of women and families. I’m looking to connect and collaborate with people working in economic development, education and workforce. Specifically, people passionate about leveraging technology and taking risks to globalize access to knowledge and skills training. Specialties: Outreach, employer relations, public affairs, partnership development, government affairs, team development, leadership training, economic development, marketing, public speaking, career advising, career coaching, mentoring, assessment and evaluation, strategic planning, budget management, staff management, network development, client acquisition, fundraising, networking, retreat planning, women’s advocacy, business development. Articles & activity 3,351 followers America Wins When We Come Together Gayatri’s profile photo Gayatri Agnew Published on LinkedIn As the nation honored the memory of Senator John McCain we all stopped long enough to hear the whisper of humanity amid the roar of partisan divide. It was a beautiful reminder of what really matters – we are a great nation of people committed to the common ideals of freedom, liberty, democracy and a better tomorrow. Democrats and Republicans alike paused today to honor a hero and in so doing we saw a glimpse of what could be. Senator John McCain was devoted to our democracy. He said, "We are Americans first, Americans last, Americans always. Let us argue our differences. But remember we are not enemies, but comrades in a war against a real enemy, and take courage from the knowledge that our military superiority is matched only by the superiority of our ideals, and our unconquerable love for them." I couldn’t agree more with this statement. Frankly, it’s the meaning and my deep love of country which has motivated and inspired me to run for local office in Bentonville. I'm driven by love of country and by commitment to community. I believe there is nothing more American than getting to know your neighbors, advocating for the needs of your constituents, registering new voters and talking actively, openly and often about integrity and having high expectations for those who serve in elected office. As President Bush shared this afternoon in his eulogy for Senator McCain, “John – as he was the first to tell you – was not a perfect man. But he dedicated his life to national ideals that are as perfect as men and women have yet conceived. He was motivated by a vision of America carried ever forward, ever upward, on the strength of its principles.” These principles live out in our daily actions and they take courage to preserve and protect. One of the things I admire most about Senator McCain was how brave he was – brave enough to be wrong, brave enough to speak up, brave enough to disagree with his own party, brave enough to put our nation first, always. As a candidate running for public office I’m working hard each day to be the bravest person I can be - with an unwavering commitment to embracing opportunity and imaging a better future. This nation is bigger than any of us and building strong communities takes all of us. Like Comment See all articles No alt text provided for this image AMERICAN FACTORY Accepts the Oscar for Documentary (Feature) Gayatri shared this 1 Reaction No alt text provided for this image "Ample evidence shows that women are more likely than men to prioritize caring for family over their profession, a fact that seems to drive the global gender pay gap. But it’s an equation that works both ways: Women who make it to the top of their professions have often made huge personal sacrifices that men in comparable positions typically have not. What’s more, a growing body of research shows that social conditioning is leading women and men to make decisions unconsciously that perpetuate this trend." Gayatri shared this 21 Reactions 1 Comment Image of five children in a hallway, with text: What happens when kindness it taught in schools? There’s a curriculum for kindness — and it’s being taught in all 50 states. “One person's nice, then it ripples and more people start to be kind,” says seventh grader Konnor Clark, who went through Stand for Children’s 4-week Teach Kindness program in his small Indiana school district. Developed by leading social-emotional experts, the Teach Kindness program provides free lessons on peer relationships, empathy, cyber etiquette, and positive mindset. #education #curriculum #justiceandunity https://lnkd.in/gx2-pCe Gayatri shared this 4 Reactions See all activity Experience Walmart Company NameWalmart Total Duration5 yrs 5 mos TitleSenior Director, Walmart Giving Dates EmployedOct 2017 – Present Employment Duration2 yrs 5 mos LocationBentonville, AR TitleDirector Dates EmployedOct 2014 – Oct 2017 Employment Duration3 yrs 1 mo LocationBentonville, AR Responsible for setting strategy and overseeing grant making in the areas of: global workforce development, veterans reintegration, economic development, diversity & inclusion, and US manufacturing. Wadhwani Foundation Program Director Company NameWadhwani Foundation Dates EmployedJul 2013 – Oct 2014 Employment Duration1 yr 4 mos LocationPalo Alto I joined the Wadhwani Foundation's US team to work on building capacity and innovations in educational technology in vocational education. I am helping run a pilot project for the Foundation's first U.S. based initiative, Race to a Job. The aim is to identify technology enhancements which will increase accessibility and delivery of vocational education in high demand fields. see less Office of the Advisor to the Prime Minister, National Council on Skill Development, India American India Foundation Fellow Company NameOffice of the Advisor to the Prime Minister, National Council on Skill Development, India Dates EmployedSep 2012 – Jun 2013 Employment Duration10 mos I worked as Fellow for 10 months supporting the critcal work of expanding India's capacity for vocational and technical education. A Study of Community Colleges in India_June-2013 A Study of Community Colleges in India_June-2013 Seattle Community College District Trustee Company NameSeattle Community College District Dates EmployedOct 2009 – Aug 2012 Employment Duration2 yrs 11 mos Appointed as a trustee for the Seattle Community College District. Responsibilities include hiring and evaluating the District Chancellor; Setting policy direction and strategic planning for the district, community liaison and advocate and engaging in state and national dialogue on education policy. The Board governs the Seattle Community College which oversees: South Seattle, North Seattle and Seattle Central Community College. … see more College Success Foundation Program Officer Company NameCollege Success Foundation Dates EmployedApr 2012 – Jul 2012 Employment Duration4 mos LocationIssaquah Helped launch College Success Foundation’s strategic initiative providing career training and development for scholars and alumni. Created innovative curriculum for three part training series focused on topics: Leverage & Market Yourself, Build & Grow Your Network and Career Fundamentals. Facilitated trainings and workshops for underserved student populations focusing on professional skills development and networking skills. … see more Seattle University Company NameSeattle University Total Duration3 yrs 9 mos TitleAssociate Director for External Relations - Career Services Dates EmployedAug 2008 – Apr 2012 Employment Duration3 yrs 9 mos • Manage employer and alumni relationships for Seattle University’s Career Services Office. • Design and implement enhanced campus recruiting strategy increasing employer engagement by 150%. • Led development and management of the Career Services Council, a new group comprised of local employers, recruiters and alumni to provide input on best practices and keep connected to client needs. • Collaborate on management of 5 member staff team, 6 student workers and student interns. • Cultivate and build regional partnerships with key employers and networking organizations such as Puget Sound Business Journal, Seattle Chamber of Commerce, McKinstry and Boeing. • Manage external message around economy and job placement rates for SU alumni and students. • Serve on university committee: Division Assessment Working Group. … see more TitleInterim Executive Director of Career Services at Seattle University Dates EmployedJan 2011 – Jul 2011 Employment Duration7 mos Responsible for the oversight of the Career Services Department providing leadership for key areas of career development for students and alumni at Seattle University. Work collaboratively with key constituencies including students, academic departments, employers, trustees, graduate schools, and alumni towards supporting a comprehensive career development program and excellent job searching activities for Seattle University students and alumni. Provide leadership in strategic planning, development and evaluation of the Career Services programs and services at Seattle University. … see more City Year Executive Director Company NameCity Year Dates EmployedMay 2007 – Jun 2008 Employment Duration1 yr 2 mos Oversee operations and strategic direction for Americorps Program operating in South Seattle Schools. Manage a staff of 14, youth corps of 55 and an operational budget of 1.9 million. Successfully lead organization through significant transition: Recruited and retained new board members and new board chairs. Managed company move: negotiation of new lease, liaison to contractor for build out and transition to new office space. Spokesperson in community for the organization focusing on outreach to education and local government. … see more Office of Governor Chris Gregoire Special Assistant for Board and Commissions Company NameOffice of Governor Chris Gregoire Dates Employed2005 – 2007 Employment Duration2 yrs • Manage appointments to 240 State Boards and Commissions. • Serve as a recruiter of potential appointees, provide recommendations to Governor Gregoire on appointment decisions and serve as liaison between appointed commissioners and the Office of the Governor. • Created new commissioner orientation program significantly raising commissioner knowledge, connectedness and awareness of expectations of service. • Hired and Managed 2 direct reports. • Created and ran Governor’s office internship program hiring and supervising over 30 interns. • Developed strong knowledge of Washington political landscape and a strong working relationship with stakeholders, community groups and businesses. • Contributed to report for the National Governor’s Association on best practices in on-boarding new state commissioners. … see more People for Chris Gregoire Deputy Finance Director Company NamePeople for Chris Gregoire Dates EmployedJul 2003 – Nov 2004 Employment Duration1 yr 5 mos Responsible for coordinating campaign fundraisers, event planning, donor prospecting and solicitation. Recruited and supervise volunteers and interns in the office and in the field. Supported successful fundraising of over 6 million dollars Post election recount staff and trainer for recount field staff. … see more Show fewer experiences Education Seattle University Seattle University Degree NameMBAField Of StudySpecialization in Managment Dates attended or expected graduation2009 – 2012 Activities and Societies: Organized and raised $20,000 for Jesuit School in Rwanda, Finalist Business Plan Competition, Redwing Leadership Award Planning Committee. Seattle University Seattle University Degree NameBAField Of StudyPolitical Science Dates attended or expected graduation2000 – 2003 Activities and Societies: Major: Political Science l Graduated Summa Cum Laude Dean’s List and Presidents List Representative, Associated Students of Seattle U Intern, Washington State Legislature Organizer, Rock The Vote Campus Leadership Award Harry S. Truman Scholar Finalist