Diversity reboot

Yamatzy De León-Mettee is the Employee Resource Group (ERG) Program Manager for Avery Dennison.

In this role, she advances the company's commitment to DEI and the success of ERGs by creating, evolving, and maintaining operating rhythms to support the ERG program's strategic goals and ensure it functions seamlessly. Yamatzy partners closely with ERGs, ERG executive sponsors, DEI regional leads, DEI Councils, and business leaders to ensure strong ties to DEI strategy and pillars while enabling collaboration between ERGs and amplifying their effectiveness to lead to great outcomes.

With over 25 years of experience, Yamatzy led and managed DEI, Human Resources, and Marketing efforts for several Fortune 500 companies. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and her executive MBA from Kent State University.

Yamatzy is driven to create an equitable workplace for all and to leave the world better for future generations. She has a passion for social impact activities, volunteering with a variety of organizations and serving on the Board of Directors for several non-profit organizations.

A native of Panama, Yamatzy is a long-time resident of Northeast Ohio. She and her husband, Chris, and their two children enjoy traveling and embracing new cultures.