Dr. Adrian N. Carter, with a Doctor of Philosophy in Conflict Resolution Studies, has impacted corporations, governmental entities, and higher education institutions for 23 years with his dynamic and progressive ability to lead, resolve conflict, and create solutions. As an internationally recognized Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Keynote Speaker, Author, Poet, and Leadership Development Coach, Dr. Carter is committed to influencing people through his training, publications, and poetry to become more caring, sharing, and loving individuals who understand the importance of inclusive community building. Dr. Carter has impacted thousands of people using The Ellison Model, a diversity, equity, and inclusion tool for social development developed by world-class sociologist, professor, and mentor Dr. Deryl G. Hunt. The Ellison Model provides tools for strategic planning, change management, conflict resolution, and leadership development that internally and externally build inclusive communities through character, community, and economic development. The Ellison Model is a research-based model with proven effectiveness for corporate, government, non-profits, and educational institutions. Dr. Carter continues to build on his mentor's mantra, “It’s not the problem that counts – It’s the solution.” Dr. Carter is the CEO of the Carter Development Group, an equity and inclusion, conflict resolution, leadership development, and executive coaching firm. Dr. Carter is also the founder of the Center for Advanced Leadership and Conflict Resolution, a non-profit organization focused on male empowerment initiatives.He is also the author of must-have books on leadership development and conflict resolution, including "Emerging as the Right Person in the Right Place at the Right Time," "Let's Get Married & Do Everything Except Make It Last," and "Black Fragility."