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Walette Stanford
SHRM-CP, LPEC, MBA
Director of Ethics
JEA
Professional Bio
Length of Time at JEA: 17 years
Present Position and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategies for a 2,200 employee base organization to drive an Ethical culture to improve the work environment. As the Ethics Officer, I am responsible for developing and directing the JEA Ethics Program. I collaborate with executives and line managers to: integrate JEA values and compliance into daily operations; recommend and implement strategies to reinforce ethical business conduct; and ensure all company policies and procedures comply with regulatory rules at the city, state, and federal level and that they meet JEA’s Code of Conduct. Respond to all Ethics inquiries both internal and external. Manages and coordinates all components of the JEA Ethics Program. Appointed by the JEA Board of Directors.
Expertise:
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with HR Certification – Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Science (BS) – Marketing, with a minor in Communications, Florida State University
Certifications:
PHR Certification (Professional in Human Resources)
Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association Certification
Certified HR Business Partner
Six Sigma Green Belt
LPEC certified (Leadership profession in ethics and compliance)
Affiliations:
American Associations of Blacks in Energy (AABE) member since 2010- Current Secretary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Orange Park, Florida Chapter – Current 1std Vice President
Leadership Jacksonville – Class of 2014
Nova Southeastern Jacksonville Advisory Board Member since 2017
Elder Source, Board member since 2017 – Personnel/By Laws Chair
First Coast Diversity Council (FCDC), Past President, Current Member at Large
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Jax since 2011 - Past Diversity Director
Present Position and Responsibilities:
Develop and execute strategies for a 2,200 employee base organization to drive an Ethical culture to improve the work environment. As the Ethics Officer, I am responsible for developing and directing the JEA Ethics Program. I collaborate with executives and line managers to: integrate JEA values and compliance into daily operations; recommend and implement strategies to reinforce ethical business conduct; and ensure all company policies and procedures comply with regulatory rules at the city, state, and federal level and that they meet JEA’s Code of Conduct. Respond to all Ethics inquiries both internal and external. Manages and coordinates all components of the JEA Ethics Program. Appointed by the JEA Board of Directors.
Expertise:
Masters of Business Administration (MBA) with HR Certification – Nova Southeastern University
Bachelors of Science (BS) – Marketing, with a minor in Communications, Florida State University
Certifications:
PHR Certification (Professional in Human Resources)
Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association Certification
Certified HR Business Partner
Six Sigma Green Belt
LPEC certified (Leadership profession in ethics and compliance)
Affiliations:
American Associations of Blacks in Energy (AABE) member since 2010- Current Secretary
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Orange Park, Florida Chapter – Current 1std Vice President
Leadership Jacksonville – Class of 2014
Nova Southeastern Jacksonville Advisory Board Member since 2017
Elder Source, Board member since 2017 – Personnel/By Laws Chair
First Coast Diversity Council (FCDC), Past President, Current Member at Large
Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) Jax since 2011 - Past Diversity Director
Areas of Expertise
Administrative, Customer Service, Legal/Legislative Matters, Utility Operations