Paul Meyer

Total of 16 years of collaboration with HR, TAC, Management, ERG’s to improve inclusivity, accessibility, and awareness for employees with disabilities across various companies.

Here are some key highlights from my DEI professional journey.

Cushman & Wakefield

• Improved ADA compliance for the campuses in St. Louis.
• Collaborated with TAC/Recruiting and Senior Management to enhance inclusivity in hiring practices.
• Presented to HR and TAC departments on inclusive onboarding for employees with disabilities.
• Contributed to making LEAD (ERG) more accessible and open for the entire company.
• Provided content for LEAD’s Marketing and Communication team
• Nominated for Cushman & Wakefield’s Purpose Award for contributions to disability awareness and accessibility by 4 employees

Nestle Purina

• Led the Purina Ability Advocates (PAA) ERG and managed content on the website.
• Collaborated with HR/TAC teams to improve accessibility for disabled job seekers.
• Featured on social media and interviewed for articles on Disability Awareness.
• Collaborated with HR, DEI, Facilities and Senior Management on improving accessibility and awareness for disabled employees
• Won the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador Certificate Award for outstanding work.
• Helped create Thrive Ability, Nestle's own Disability ERG group.

Enterprise

• Created the first-ever Disability Awareness Month for the company.
• Established an intranet page for disability resources, receiving international success.
• Named to the Advisory Board with Senior Management for campus suggestions.
• Attended disability job fairs with HR/Recruiting team and won several diversity and inclusion awards.
• Worked with Sr. management, HR, TAC teams on improving awareness and accessibility.
• Hosted and taught ASL classes for over 100 employees.

JP Morgan Chase

• Started and chaired an Employee Resource Group for Disability.
• Collaborated with HR, senior management, and facilities management on best practices.
• Expanded the ERG's success to other Dallas locations and eventually across the State of Texas.
• Nominated for several Diversity and Inclusion awards from the State of Texas, the city of Dallas, and the company.

My commitment to creating positive experiences for employees, from pre-hire to onboarding and retention, showcases a deep dedication to fostering inclusive and accessible environments. My achievements in advocating for disability awareness and accommodation have undoubtedly left a lasting impact on the companies I've been a part of.