TiER1 Performance The 2024 Excellence in Learning & Performance Awards are open to leaders of color who have led innovation, built momentum, or overcome barriers resulting in healthier, higher-performing organizations. The selection criteria are based on the scope of impact, the realization of greater potential of people in the workforce, innovation, and overcoming barriers either personally or for individuals impacted by the recipient’s work. The 2024 Excellence in Learning & Performance Award Recipients are:
Michelle Orro serves as the Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at HelloFresh. She began her journey as a Senior Business Analyst, where she leveraged her analytical skills to establish DEI benchmarks and metrics that informed strategic decision-making. In her current role, Michelle drives initiatives in talent attraction, development, and engagement, focusing on partnerships across functions and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). She manages high-impact projects, such as developing inclusive hiring programs and implementing data-driven solutions to improve employee belonging and retention. By combining empathy with a data-focused approach, Michelle uplifts employees so everyone can bring their full selves to work.
Seth Yelorda is the Founder and CEO of Vision Clarity. Seth is a transformative leadership advocate dedicated to helping leaders and organizations reach their full potential through developing leaders, cultivating extraordinary employees, and helping organizations strategically grow. He has played a pivotal role in enhancing leadership at Kaiser Permanente and other notable institutions through strategic planning and coaching. Seth holds an MBA and an MA in Organizational Psychology and is completing his PhD. Based in Riverside, California, he values work-life balance and believes in fostering environments where both individuals and organizations can thrive.
The 2024 recipients were recognized on September 26 at an awards luncheon during the 2024 EXLEARN Conference hosted at Great American Ball Park.