RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Non Profit & Higher Education Leader. Seeking to serve at the executive board or cabinet level, where my 40+ years of leadership experience, solid integrity, strong work ethic, servant leadership, vision, management, and strong communication skills can take your organization to the next level of excellence. Strong intercultural skills and proven friend and fund-raising ability.American Academic Leadership Institute: Becoming A Provost Academy 2019Council of Independent Colleges Senior Leadership Academy 2017United States Navy Nuclear Propulsion Educator’s Program 2015Institute for Administrators in Catholic Higher Education (IACHE) 2013Council for Independent College’s Workshop for Department and Division Chairs 2010Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Leadership Development Institute 2004United States Army Command and General Staff College 1992United States Army Combined Arms and Services Staff School 1987CONSULTING/COACHING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEDIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION CONSULTANT(October 2019-present)• Provided subject matter expertise in guiding individuals and organizations in implementing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies• Developed research and recommendations on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues for clients• Promoted and fostered education and awareness of anti-racism best practices for clients• Created timelines for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) plans• Developed strategies to build and strengthen allyship with people of color and under-represented groups in the struggle for justice• Conducted research on best practices in allyship• Help foster partnerships with higher education, community organizations, non-profits, local, municipal and regional governmental entities in the advocacy of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) issues • Presented trainings and presentations for diverse teams and built relationships among colleagues• Hosted conflict resolution and peace-making training sessions• Skill Set• Degrees in social sciences and other related fields (pastoral counseling-35 years of experience)• Over 40 years of practical experience with diversity management and compliance as supervisor with increasing responsibility in various organizational structures • Experience with the creation and presentation of DEI training sessions and professional staff development • Intercultural competences• Ability to assess difficulties concerning DEI and teach people to overcome them• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills