About OLI Strategies
Experienced, Dedicated & Successful
At OLI Strategies, we are dedicated to transforming organizations into inclusive and innovative cultures. We work with you to develop an HR strategy that integrates inclusion into every business process and system.
Through executive coaching we've helped hundreds of individuals, businesses and teams thrive and survive both professionally and personally.
By harnessing resilience and strength we empower you to achieve outstanding results at an exceptional pace.
“Collaborating with Chéla is an absolute joy—her energy and presence light up any room, whether virtual or in person. Her story is one of resilience, adaptability, and thriving in the face of change. The work she does is not only meaningful but also deeply impactful. If you ever have the chance to work with her, don’t hesitate—it will be an experience that will have lasting impact."
Melissa C.
CEO/ Founder MBC
"I help individuals and teams become more resilient, adaptable, and effective. Let's work together to unlock your full potential."
With her global HR experience and authenticity in everything she does, Chéla Gage stands out in her field and in her role as the Chief Strategy Officer with OLI Strategies. She helps her clients in all aspects of HR – including talent acquisition, talent management, talent planning, change management and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Her goal is to help organizations get from where they are to where they want to be through the lens of inclusivity and aligning people’s passions with their purpose.
She has recently worked with several large companies in various roles, including Starbucks as the VP Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer. She also worked at Reformation as the Senior VP of Talent & DEIB, Pratt & Whitney as the Global Head of Diversity and Recruiting, and Nissan as the Global Head of Talent Acquisition.
Her expansive experience in human resources made an impact and has helped create strategies and move forward organization performance and culture. Her ability to see around corners is key to her success in working across industries.
She is a foster advocate and has found a way to blend her passion and purpose through the creation of Miles Above and 1 Million Fosters. She is a also board member for One Mind an organization that destigmatizes brain disease and mental health.
She received her MBA from California State University Sonoma, a certificate in employment law from the Empire College of School of Law, and her bachelor’s degree in international law and political studies.
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