Lady Idos

Lady Idos is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Program Manager at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory, managed by the University of California (UC). As part of the DEI Office, Lady partners with senior management and employees to strategize and implement organization-wide key initiatives. Some of her accomplishments include: launching the Lab’s first Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focusing on LGBTQ communities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans; creating the first set of Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines for transgender staff within the national laboratory and UC system; spearheading a hiring program to employ individuals with disabilities; and starting an IT internship program for veterans. Additionally, Lady is also experienced in HR compliance with federal and state regulations, specifically equal employment opportunity (EEO), affirmative action (AA), and OFCCP regulations. She has investigated complaints related to sexual harassment and Title IX claims; as well as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims under Title VII (EEOC, DFEH, and informal claims). She serves on the steering committee of the Northern California Industry Liaison Group, and is a member of Mercer’s Workforce Opportunity Network for EEO/AA professionals. As a board member, Lady’s accomplishments and commitment to diversity in the workplace will further EBI’s efforts to increase diversity, as a service provider and employer. Lady holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of San Francisco, and a B.A. degree in Sociology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.