Our Team
Carla Irwin
Carla Irwin is an affirmative action consultant who specializes in affirmative action strategy, development, implementation, audit support, outreach and training.
After completing law school Ms. Irwin began her corporate career in affirmative action at Zurich North America as an Affirmative Action Compliance Manager. While at Zurich, Ms. Irwin managed Zurich’s Affirmative Action Programs and company-wide affirmative action training.
From there, Ms. Irwin was hired by Office Max as the Director of EEO & Diversity. During her tenure at OfficeMax, Ms. Irwin was responsible for developing and implementing nearly 1,000 AAPs, managing OFCCP audits, conducting training, diversity initiatives and oversight of the applicant tracking system (ATS) for all Office Max locations.
In 2006, Ms. Irwin realized that her education and experience, both as a lawyer and corporate executive, could help other companies identify and capitalize on opportunities to integrate comprehensive AAPs into their existing company structures. In October that year, Ms. Irwin established Carla Irwin Inc. (Cii).
Carla Irwin Inc. is focused on helping companies design, develop and implement affirmative action programs. Ms. Irwin and her team review all aspects of the business environment to provide a customized solution for compliance. Her practice supports clients across a broad span of industries from retail and gaming to manufacturing and technology.
Ms. Irwin holds a BA degree from Southern Illinois University and a JD degree from DePaul University College of Law.
Lori Morenz
With more than seven years of Affirmative Action experience, Lori brings a wealth of knowledge to Carla Irwin Inc. Lori has worked in both law firm and human resources environments. Her past roles, both in-house and as a consultant, have provided her with expertise in Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion programs, and preparation and evaluation of Affirmative Action Plans and their compliance. She has developed training on EEO/diversity policies and procedures and is skilled at AAP/OFCCP audits and reviews.
Lori has also provided guidance to Human Resources staff and leaders on OFCCP regulations involving community outreach and recruitment efforts for veterans and individuals with disabilities. In her spare time, Lori volunteers for several organizations dedicated to encouraging and supporting women’s education.
Becki Christner
Becki brings her robust background in leadership and project management to Carla Irwin Inc., enhancing the organization’s abilities to manage complex tasks, solve sticky problems, and develop targeted processes to better serve our clients.
Becki holds a BBA from the University of Texas at Austin and is a Lean Six Sigma White Belt. She has experience bringing structure to complex ventures, managing projects with intricate requirements, and leading teams to sustainable results. She excels at navigating priorities and leveraging her commonsense outlook to create win-win solutions. Becki also enjoys empowering those around her and brings strong relationship building skills to the organization.
