Dr. Michelle Pacheco Turner
Conflict Resolution & Affirmative Employment Program Manager, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)
Dr. Michelle Pacheco Turner, is a native of the Dominican Republic, she was raised in Bronx, NY and Hollywood, FL. Upon graduating from Miramar High School, she enlisted in the United States Army. After serving as a non-commissioned officer in the US Army, she retired.
After her time with the US Army, she received her PhD in Organizational Management & Behavior from Capella University and a Masters in Management Acumen and Leadership from Brenau University. She entered federal service in 2009, after working in Corporate America, she started as a Medical Support Specialist at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, GA. She then applied for the Department of the Army's (DA) extensive Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist internship program and was selected from over 300 applicants. The program afforded those graduates the opportunity to become EEO Specialists, DA Counselors and Certified Mediators. She became a full time EEO Specialist in interim and was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY. She received her mediation certification from the Justice Center of Atlanta. As an EEO Specialist, Dr. Pacheco Turner became the Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager, Hispanic Employment Program Manager. She moved to Aberdeen, MD, in 2017 where she served as the Complaints Manager, one of the advisors to the Special Emphasis Program Managers Committee and the Sexual Harassment & Assault Resource Center, at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
Dr. Pacheco Turner arrived to The United States Army Test and Evaluation Command, in November 2021, as the Operational Deputy to the office of Civil Rights Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Previously, she served as the Senior Conflict & Resolution Manager at United Stated Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant, Health, Inspection Services, Office of Civil Rights Diversity & Inclusion, Counseling & Resolution Branch (USDA-APHIS, OCRDI-CRB). Concurrently, she serves as Adjunct faculty with Harford Community College in Churchville, MD.
In addition, she serves on various affinity groups including, The National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Federal Training Institute (FTI), NASA’s Hispanic Outreach and Leadership Alliance (HOLA). Dr. Pacheco Turner has 3 amazing children, two sons (Jaden and Elijah) and a daughter (Abrianna).
Panel Information
Wednesday, July 27
3:15 PM EST
Transform your Leadership Style with Empathy
During the past two years we have adjusted to lead in a virtual work environment. As we return to work, in person or in hybrid situation, it is important that we lead with empathy. Empathetic leaders focuses on identifying with others, understanding their perspectives, and reacting with compassion. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to interact with other participant in day-to-day cases and learn four ways to show more empathic leadership:
● Watch for signs of burnout
● Engage with your teams
● Help your team to succeed
● Show compassion