Jyl Feliciano

Jyl Feliciano (she/her) is a seasoned diversity and inclusion leader with over 15 years of experience driving people strategy, employee experience, and inclusive workplace culture at Fortune 500 companies. As the VP and Global Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Highspot, Jyl leads global DEIB strategy across the employee lifecycle—transforming organizations into spaces where all employees feel seen, valued, and empowered.

With a background spanning talent acquisition, employer branding, leadership coaching, and DEI training, Jyl has a proven record of designing and implementing scalable, data-driven solutions that improve organizational culture and support long-term talent development. Her approach is deeply rooted in analytics and insight, enabling organizations to leverage DEI not just as a value—but as a competitive advantage.

Recognized as a thought leader in DEI program development, Jyl specializes in building frameworks that span recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention—ensuring equity and belonging are embedded throughout the employee experience. She brings deep technical knowledge in optimizing processes, deploying DEI best practices, and harnessing technology and data to deliver measurable impact.

Jyl holds an MBA and a Diversity & Inclusion Certification from Cornell University, adding academic rigor to her practical expertise. Her leadership has influenced transformation at companies like Highspot and other industry leaders, earning her a reputation as a catalyst for sustainable change in diverse, global workforces.

An in-demand speaker and advisor, Jyl delivers compelling, actionable insights for HR and People Leaders seeking to drive inclusion, equity, and belonging in rapidly evolving workplaces.