Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Casey Christensen is an accomplished diversity and inclusion (D&I) leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic initiatives that promote equity, belonging, and organizational transformation. As the Global Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Fastly, Casey is responsible for shaping and executing the company's global D&I strategy, fostering a culture of inclusive excellence, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive measurable impact.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role at Fastly, Casey is responsible for leading the company's global inclusion and diversity efforts. She works closely with executive leadership to develop and implement D&I strategies that align with Fastly's business objectives and foster a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Casey's key achievements include:
- Spearheading the launch of Fastly's employee resource groups, which have increased employee engagement and belonging by 25% year-over-year.
- Implementing a comprehensive D&I learning and development program that has reached 90% of the global workforce.
- Establishing data-driven diversity recruitment and talent management initiatives that have resulted in a 15% increase in historically underrepresented groups in leadership roles.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Fastly, Casey held senior D&I roles at leading organizations, including Riot Games, Visa, and Accenture. At Riot Games, she served as the Diversity and Inclusion - Strategy and Operations Director, where she developed and executed the company's global D&I strategy, driving significant improvements in employee engagement and representation. Before that, Casey was the Global Inclusion & Diversity Director at Visa, where she led initiatives that fostered a more inclusive culture and increased diversity in the talent pipeline. Early in her career, Casey was the North America Diversity & Inclusion Recruiting Manager at Accenture, where she spearheaded innovative recruitment and talent management programs.
Academic Background
Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she graduated with honors. She is a recognized industry thought leader and has been invited to speak at numerous conferences and events on the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Areas of Expertise
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy development and execution
- Employee resource group management and engagement
- Inclusive talent management and leadership development
- Data-driven diversity recruitment and retention
- Organizational culture transformation
- Workplace belonging and psychological safety
Professional Impact
Casey's work has been recognized for its significant impact on organizational performance and culture. She has been instrumental in driving sustainable change and fostering more inclusive workplaces, as evidenced by her achievements:
- Improved employee engagement and belonging by 25% at Fastly
- Increased representation of historically underrepresented groups in leadership roles by 15% at Fastly
- Developed and executed award-winning D&I strategies that have been recognized by industry organizations
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic expertise, and proven track record of driving measurable results, Casey Christensen is a dynamic and passionate leader in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In her current role at Fastly, she is committed to advancing the company's D&I goals and creating a more inclusive and equitable work environment that empowers all employees to thrive.
