Danielle Gruppo | SpeakerHub

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Danielle Gruppo is chief executive officer and founder of InternAlliance, an award winning human resources consulting firm with expertise in workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) supporting organizational effectiveness. Ms. Gruppo is a sought after speaker who provides insights and practical tools for increasing job search success and building inclusionary workforces.

Ms. Gruppo is an accomplished human resources executive with over 25 years of experience developing and executing talent management and human capital strategies for Fortune 250 and privately held companies in energy, healthcare, services, and manufacturing. Gruppo is adept at leading comprehensive organizational design, long-term recruiting and retention strategies, workforce development, global diversity/inclusion strategy and creating human resources frameworks in support of companies’ overall goals and values.

Current position (2)

Chief Executive Officer

InternAlliance

Cultural Awareness Leadership Council Member

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Achievements (2)

Strathmore's Who's Who International Leader

Honored as an international leader by Strathmore’s Who’s Who 2018.

As an accomplished author and executive leader in global human resources, Gruppo has been named Who’s Who based on her position and lifetime of accomplishments.

Patent 62/407,315

A web-based software application utilizing automated matching algorithms connecting students and employers for jobs/internships.

Degrees (2)

Master of Science (M.S.) Human Resources Administration

University of Scranton

1993

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Political Science

Penn State University

1989

Presentations

Presentations (4)

DISCOVERING INFLUENCERS IN THE WORKPLACE

In this best practice discussion, learn how everyone can be an influencer in building an inclusive culture in the workplace. Engage all talent to bring their full selves to work and build an environment of inclusion.

ADDING A RUNG TO THE LADDER: Navigating internal career pathing

Employees privileged in choosing their career path are cursed with a common burden…career pathing and interviewing. In this talk, understand the inner workings of talent succession and leverage proven strategies as powerful catalysts for change.

INSIDE SCOOP: Navigating the job search and interviewing process

Students wish they had insider knowledge when it comes to navigating the job search and interviewing process. In this discussion, learning recruiter secrets gives college students a back-stage pass into the mind of recruiters, proven to create positive results.

EMPOWERING ERGS AND EXECUTIVE SPONSORS

In this talk, learn how resource group members and executive sponsors become empowered to proactively influence culture change in alignment with corporate goals. Discover how members can increase group value by leveraging opportunity.

Past talks (5)

INSIDE SCOOP - Keynote

Penn State Schreyer's Honors College

University Park, PA

August 26, 2019

INSIDE SCOOP - Workshop

Penn State Smeal College of Business

University Park, PA

August 27, 2019

Change Management

Northampton County Community College - Monroe Campus

Henryville, PA

July 23, 2019

Change Management

Northampton County Community College - Main Campus

Bethlehem, PA

July 23, 2019

INSIDE SCOOP FOR THE DIFFERENTLY ABLED - Keynote

The Sierra Group Academy Graduation

Philadelphia, PA

November 14, 2018

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Listen to podcast with Danielle Gruppo, CEO, InternAlliance, about the business of internships - Hispanic Marketing & Public Relations website and podcast

Books & Articles (11)

RECRUITER SECRETS: What recruiters want you to know, but don’t tell you

Amazon Digital Services LLC,

2018

How To Create A Small Business Internship Program in 3 Easy Steps

Why Considering an Unpaid Internship Matters

Why Being Timely Matters To Interns

Why Being Social At Work Matters For Interns

Top 5 Ways to Prep For Your Internship First Day

Why Providing Project Work For Interns Matters

Why Treating An Intern As An Adult Matters

Why Professionalism in An Interview Matters For Interns

Why Dress Code Matters For Interns

Danielle Gruppo Blog

Expertise (29)

Education

Leadership

Business

Awards & certifications (7)

US Business News Award - Dedications to Workforce Diversity & Inclusion

US Business News

2019

InterCon Top 50 Tech Visionaries Nominee

InterCon

2019

US Business News Technology Elite Award - Best Online Internship Marketplace

US Business News

2019

Color Magazine All Inclusive Award Nominee

Color Magazine

2018

Influential Business Woman Award - Most Dedicated Woman in Recruiting Services, California

Acquisition International

2018

Korn Ferry Certified Assessor

Korn Ferry Assessment Methodologies

Birkman Certified Assessor

Birkman Assessment Methodologies

Reviews

Testimonials (5)

I’ve benefitted from my association with  InternAlliance’s CEO, and so too has every organization with which she has been affiliated.  Her business acumen and in-depth knowledge of the industry within which she thrives is quite impressive.
Dr. Shelton Goode
The importance of maintaining a diverse and inclusive organization is very important to our company, and to our bottom line growth. With the creative leadership and expertise of their CEO, the InternAlliance solution streamlines cost and maximizes proficiencies. Barriers that may otherwise prevent organizations from finding top diverse talent are eliminated, and ROI is reported in real-time.
William H. Spence
InternAlliance’s services have proven to meet our needs for qualified interns who have the desire to work in the financial planning and Registered Investment Advisory services industry. Account setup and subsequent candidate matching was simple and accurate, and the system allows for easy student communication and profile management. We will continue to utilize their services to source qualified student interns within our business.
Bryan A. Kupchik
By connecting talented students with worthwhile internship opportunities, the InternAlliance recruiting platform provides budding professionals with valuable skills and experiences while offering employers easy access to diverse intern talent and perspectives. With her vast diversity and inclusion experience and passion, InternAlliance’s CEO has built a resource that benefits students and employers alike.
Judith N Sabino
Finding top STEM career talent to join our company is an ongoing effort. InternAlliance’s CEO has applied her expert knowledge and vision in creating a platform that provides access to university and tech/trade school talent across the U.S. It’s a recommended solution for companies with limited people and budgetary resources wanting to expand their reach to top talent.
Paul A. Farr

Why choose me?

Diversity & Inclusion Strategist,
Job Search & Career Coach,
Author, Chief Executive Officer