Graciela G. Meibar is an executive coach (PCC) with 30 years corporate experience, and 20 years in line management and senior management and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; her expertise is in connecting people, business development, and problem solving. She is a senior executive with a proven record of accomplishments in business development, people management, relationship management and building and launching new initiatives. She is global thought leader on DEI and works diligently to promote inclusion, appreciate diversity, and search for equity.
She is definitely a people person, friendly and empathetic while keeping her clients accountable. Her background provides personal and business insights and a unique perspective to individuals experiencing changing conditions within their industry, organization or personally.
After emigrating from Cuba at the age of twelve, Meibar moved to Los Angeles. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations from the University of Southern California in 1980 and an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University in 1983. Her core belief is that an inclusive culture drives innovation. Her life experiences grounds this belief. As a Cuban immigrant, her parents encouraged her to think as a free person and be authentic to self and celebrate her differences, while including others in the conversations.
Graciela is bilingual and bicultural, and she has a global perspective for people, business and organizations. She is a certified coach from The Hudson Institute of Coaching in Santa Barbara and a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF)and of ICFLA. She serves as a Program Director for the DEI councils at The Conference Board.
Graciela resides in Los Angeles, California. She has two puppies that she adores, Boo and Jayda.