
Lisa A. Strack
Diversity Recruiter & Program Officer, VP Bank of the West and NAAAP National Director of ERG Relations
With over 15 years of HR experience, Lisa has worked for fortune 500 companies, and non-profit organizations. Taking a holistic view on processes/systems and stakeholders, she cultivates a diverse talent pool and fosters a culture of inclusion. In her current role, Lisa is a Diversity Recruiter & Program Manager, VP at Bank of the West. As a “mixed” Asian American, she joined NAAAP over 10 years ago, and now serves as the National Director of ERG Relations for NAAAP. She has B.A. in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, an M.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Springfield College, and a PHR certification through the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

Farzana Nayani
Chief Strategist, Rework Work and ERG Architect & Advisor
Farzana Nayani is a nationally recognized leader in diversity & inclusion and intercultural consulting with over 15 years of experience supporting Fortune 500 companies, startups, higher education institutions, and public-sector organizations. She is a frequently requested speaker and subject matter expert on cultural awareness, employee engagement, and intergroup relations in the North American and global workplace.
A former advisor for the U.S. Small Business Administration, Farzana has been invited to the White House on several occasions to represent the voice of diverse entrepreneurs at discussions on national business initiatives and government policy. She is also a seasoned trainer on strategic leadership, inclusion, collaboration, and effective communication. Her specialties also include engaging diverse audiences in both the workforce and the marketplace, while assisting organizations in achieving their organizational objectives. Farzana’s global background in Canada, the U.S., South and Southeast Asia affords her a keen perspective on working with stakeholders from populations from around the world.
As the previous National Director of ERG Relations for NAAAP, Farzana founded NAAAP’s signature National ERG Summit and Leadership Symposium programs. She holds a Master’s Degree in Communication and Management from the University of Hawai`i at Manoa and the esteemed East-West Center. She has been featured in DiversityInc Magazine and the LA Times and is based in LA.
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