Originally from Cameroon and raised in New York City, I am a DC-based workers’ rights advocate who is passionate about creating efficient workplaces that value fair treatment, trust and open communication. I specialize in assisting organizations in making competent HR decisions, strategizing innovative policies and procedures, establishing business operations that benefit both employers and workers, and navigating difficult situations through alternative dispute resolution.
Before founding Officium, I practiced employment law for nine years and co-managed my own firm. As a lawyer, I represented employees and employers in various sectors, and provided counsel to minimize litigation risk by ensuring compliance with federal, state and local employment laws. I leverage this knowledge and skillset to educate the public on workers’ rights and lead advocacy efforts in support of employees and their wellbeing.
This diverse range of experience provides me with a holistic perspective and approach that allows me to successfully serve clients in a variety of industries in the public, private and government sector including charter schools, professional tutors, construction firms, restaurants, IT companies and other business owners.
In my free time, I enjoy listening to podcasts, watching sports, and keeping up with current events in politics and beyond.
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This presentation explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the modern workplace and transforming the field of human resources by enhancing efficiency, accuracy and employee experience while ensuring organizations remain aligned with evolving HR policies, procedures and employment law requirements. Participants will learn how AI tools support critical HR functions including recruiting onboarding performance management compliance monitoring employee engagement and workforce planning.
The session also examines how AI impacts the HR compliance and employment law landscape, including emerging regulations, data privacy standards, bias mitigation and ethical considerations that organizations must navigate as they modernize their HR systems. In addition, attendees will gain guidance on updating HR policies and procedures to reflect responsible AI use, transparency and risk management. Designed for business leaders, HR professionals and organizational decision makers, this presentation provides actionable insights into leveraging AI to improve productivity streamline workflows strengthen legal
The Respectful Workplace Training is a comprehensive program designed to help organizations create and maintain positive, inclusive, and legally compliant work environments. This engaging workplace training equips employees and managers with the skills to identify, address, and prevent discrimination and harassment, microaggressions and unconscious bias, bullying, toxic workplace behavior, and sexual harassment.
By strengthening awareness of unconscious biases and providing practical strategies for recognizing and responding to inappropriate conduct, the training supports stronger HR compliance and reduces the risk of costly workplace disputes. It also highlights the importance of building a respectful workplace culture that encourages safe reporting, promotes accountability, and fosters psychological safety, which are key drivers of employee morale, productivity, and retention.
This respectful workplace program is ideal for companies seeking effective harassment prevention training, diversity and inclusion support, and actionable tools to improve overall workplace culture.
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