Dylan M. Rafaty, Madr, Cdp (Deaf/Hoh) Email & Phone Number

For 10+ years, Dylan's success is due to his global, supportive network that is enriched by his generous, kind, servant-heart, passion, work ethic, and transformative leadership style. What sets him apart is his passion and success as an author, vlogger, and entrepreneur and talent for executing data-driven strategic plans and establishing long-term sustainable goals.Internationally recognized for his ongoing achievements, Dylan is a vocal advocate for corporate social responsibility with an entrepreneurial and growth mindset. He builds strong relationships while earning the respect and trust of our citizens, duly elected leaders, regional business/nonprofit communities, and academic/government agencies. ACHIEVEMENTS:♦ Accessibility Advocate: Pioneered accessibility as the first Accessibility Officer at the 2023 VEX Worlds Robotics Competition, promoting inclusivity and ensuring equal access for all participants.♦ Transformational Visionary: Revolutionized company's culture and leadership by prioritizing and integrating DEIA principles into processes, procedures, and product development, resulting in an empowering environment.♦ Strategic Partner: Established and nurtured 25 collaborative partnerships with businesses and nonprofits over 10 years, with 5 new partnerships added in the last year alone, to drive mutual success and impact in the community.♦ Engaging Presenter: Delivered 250+ customized and impactful presentations, seminars, and training sessions to more than 5,000 people across diverse groups.♦ Dedicated Mentor: Empowered over 100 individuals from diverse backgrounds, including executives, entrepreneurs, and those seeking a career change.EXPERTISE: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) | Accessibility (Digital Inclusion) | Corporate Leadership | Program & Project Management | Business & Workforce Development | Campaign Management | External Affairs | Strategic Partnerships | Community Engagement & Public Relations | Consultative Selling | Event Management & Planning | Fundraising | Leadership Development | National Public & Keynote Speaking | Strategic Planning | Systems Change | Government RelationsFEATURED ON: NBC 5 News, WFAA-TV, Dallas Business Journal, Apostrophe Magazine, Plano Magazine, Community Impact, Success, Dallas Morning News, Business RadioX, Plano Podcast, Dallas Innovates, among others.