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Alana

Cheeks-Lomах

Global People & Culture Executive . Founder

Organizational Strategist . Community Builder

For over 15 years, I’ve helped organizations at the intersection of business and society solve their most complex challenges – from leading global DEI at Cash App & Microsoft to advising Fortune 500 companies on cultural intelligence and authentic community connection.
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MY STORY

Mission-driven strategy at the intersection of

business & society

I’m Alana Cheeks-Lomax a strategist, executive advisor, and Co-Founder of Untold Impact, a boutique advisory firm that helps organizations transform cultural intelligence into strategic advantage
My career spans close to 20 years across sectors: from nonprofit to strategy consulting at Deloitte, to shaping global inclusion initiatives at Microsoft, to launching Cash App’s first-ever Global Inclusion & Diversity function as their Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer-building programs that reached 4,000+ employees across 3 continents.
Today I partner with brands, organizations, and leaders who recognize the world we live in today requires new ways of working and innovative approaches to some of the world’s most complex problems.
WHAT I DO
Three ways I help organizations grow with intention
01
Fractional People & Culture Executive
One-on-one partnerships for leaders building inclusive organizations, navigating complex cultural dynamics, or launching social impact initiatives. Candid, strategic counsel rooted in real corporate experience.
02
Strategy & Advisory
Embedded advisory for leaders navigating cultural intelligence, workforce inclusion, and brand positioning. I help you design scalable frameworks that connect business goals to community trust and measurable growth.
03
Keynote Speaking & Facilitation
Compelling, evidence-backed talks on DEI, cultural intelligence, multicultural marketing, and leading with impact. Delivered to audiences from NBA panels to global tech summits always grounded, always actionable.
SPEAKING

Talks that move

audiences to action

I believe the best keynotes don’t just inspire – they equip. Whether addressing corporate leadership teams, tech conferences, or community gatherings, I bring stories rooted in lived experience and sharpened by data.
  • Cultural Intelligence as a Business Strategy
  • Building DEI from the Ground Up
  • Multicultural Audience Engagement for Brands
  • Inclusive Leadership in a Changing Workplace
  • The ROI of Belonging: Making the Business Case
  • Women of Color in Corporate Leadership

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Keynotes, panels, workshops, and virtual sessions. Let’s discuss how we can create an unforgettable experience for your audience.
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Perspectives on culture,

business, and belonging

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  • Cultural
  • Intelligence
  • Strategy
  • Coming Soon

Why Cultural Intelligence Is the Most Undervalued Business Asset

Brands that invest in understanding multicultural communities don’t just build goodwill they build lasting market share. Here’s how to start
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  • DEI from
  • Zero
  • DEI
  • Coming Soon

Going from 0 to 1: What I Learned Building DEI at Cash App

Launching an inclusion function at a 57M-user fintech taught me that sustainable DEI isn’t a program it’s an operating principle.
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  • The ROI
  • of Belonging
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