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Executive Diversity Services has a national network of Associates
who work with us depending on your needs, industry, and geography. Executive
Diversity Services team members combine a wide range of work experience with solid academic
credentials to provide realistic and workable applications grounded in both theory and
practice. All of our staff is committed to develop and maintain quality partnerships
with you. They are also dynamic, charismatic individuals whose consultation, facilitation
or training will leave you with powerful information, tools that work and excitement
to energize your workplace.
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Donna M. Stringer, Ph.D., President, is a social
psychologist whose career spans almost 30 years as a manager, teacher, researcher
and writer. Donna’s experience and education have given her the ideal blend
of theory and practicality for her responsibilities at Executive Diversity Services,
which include curricula development, training of trainers, work team interventions
and executive coaching. Widely recognized for her expertise, Donna has published in
the areas of cultural diversity training, multicultural communication, gender differences,
values, harassment, and organization development. She is also an adjunct faculty member
on three campuses. Donna prefers to feed her passion for learning about multicultural
issues by reading cross-cultural novels, watching international films, traveling to
new places, and learning from her multi-cultural friends and grandchildren.
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Elmer Dixon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing,
was educated in Public Administration and has 25 years experience as a manager and
trainer. Elmer’s vision, energy, and creativity have contributed to his success
in leading diverse teams, facilitating and implementing strategic plans for organizations,
and providing outstanding training and consultation in the areas of multi-cultural
communication, team building, and conflict management. Elmer brings both practical
experience and a dynamic presence to his work as Executive Diversity Services’ client
development and sales specialist. A committed body builder, Elmer also volunteers
time in the community with organizations serving young people from a range of cultures.
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Victoria West,
Information and Financial Systems Manager, has over 10 years experience working in the public and private sector. Victoria graduated from Seattle University, with a degree in Public Administration, and has always been committed to working with individuals and communities from diverse populations. Victoria loves to organize, plan, and spend time with family and friends. Victoria also volunteers for Catholic Community Center , and has been very involved in the designing and implementation of a housing program initiative addressing the needs of underserved communities. Victoria brings to Executive Diversity Services her passion, love, and energy in working with people from all walks of life.
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Andy Reynolds retired as Executive Diversity
Services Vice President in 2005 after 16 years of service. Continuing as an associate,
he brings over two decades of successful experience consulting, teaching, and training
in race and gender relations, workplace diversity, and customer service. Andy’s
commitment and involvement in the business and education communities has resulted
in his receiving a number of local and national leadership awards. Andy’s experience
as a journalist contributes to his success as a public speaker and to his public relations
work. Andy often fuels his interest in multi-cultural education by attempting new
recipes from his international cook book collection.
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Brad Wilkinson has facilitated diversity training
and awareness sessions with senior management from Fortune 500 corporations for over
a decade. His research identifies the linkages between self-managing work teams and
managing diversity. Brad has developed his design skills by working on projects ranging
from multi-media training to classroom workshops to video based instruction. Brad
serves as a part-time faculty member in the Management Department at Georgia State
University. Brad’s southern warmth, outrageous sense of humor, and terrific
energy were demonstrated in a 500+ mile bike ride recently to raise funds for people
living with AIDS.
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Santalynda Marrero, Ph.D., is a human resources
professional and organizational development practitioner with extensive internal and
external consulting experience. With over 20 years as an internal consultant she successfully
branched out developing an excellent reputation as an external consultant working
in an array of public and private sectors across the country. Her broad range of consulting,
coaching, facilitation and training skills make her adept at helping develop individuals,
teams and organizations. Santalynda is Spanish bilingual, bi-literate, and bicultural.
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Melanie Miller has successfully linked effective
human relations skills with sound business practices in leading diversity training
sessions, management consulting, and culture audits for over 10 years. Her unique
background serves as the foundation for her success in linking persuasive human relations
skills with sound business practices focused on optimizing organizational performance.
Melanie is a senior facilitator, accredited as a Master National and Global Diversity
Facilitator for several Fortune 500 companies for whom she has provided highly acclaimed
training sessions both within the United States and internationally.
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Miguel Valenciano is a dynamic and energetic
facilitator, speaker, coach and trainer who has successfully worked with both the
private and public sectors in addressing people and organizational development for
the past 12 years. Miguel has facilitated hundreds of workshops, trainings and focus
groups in the U.S., Latin America, Canada, Micronesia and Europe. His unique training
style and use of hands-on strategies ensure that all participants are engaged and
contributing to their learning experience. Fluent in Spanish and English and versed
in Italian, Miguel can often be found traveling around the world to visit family and
friends.
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Tracy Brown has worked with clients that range
from well-known Fortune 50 companies to community-based non-for-profit organizations
for over 15 years. She has been interviewed or featured in HR Magazine, Money Magazine,
Texas Business Monthly and other publications. Tracy is the author of "Breaking
the Barrier of Bias", "71 Ways to Demonstrate Commitment to Diversity" and
is a contributing author to three additional books on general business topics ("The
Leadership Path", "The Productivity Path" and "The Service Path.)
When Tracy has free time she's roller skating or sitting in the audience of a play
or jazz concert.
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Scott Horton has been consulting and training
on diversity and leadership issues in the corporate world for more than a decade.
He has developed and delivered training programs for Fortune 500 companies in the
United States as well as internationally. Scott received his M.A. in counseling from
The Ohio State University. Prior to working as a diversity consultant and facilitator,
he served as a student affairs director at four universities (including Texas Christian
and Emory) teaching leadership and advising multi-cultural groups. Today Scott remains
a popular presenter on the college speaking circuit. Scott’s energy, experience
and sense of humor make him a favorite trainer in many corporate settings.
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Lillian A. Tsai was born and raised in Sabah, Malaysia. In 2002, after a 25-year career in high-tech marketing and corporate communications, Lillian founded her own company that specializes in bridging the cultural gap between East and West. As a cross-cultural consultant, she offers unique insights into multicultural issues and challenges, which are drawn from her own experiences as an Asian immigrant, as well as the corporate management expertise she acquired at global companies in the United States and Europe. Lillian’s ability to communicate with clarity and credibility, always including a dose of humor and storytelling, make her a sought-after speaker and facilitator in the academic, nonprofit and corporate worlds.
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Celwyn Green is a veteran trainer and speaker
with 15 years of experience working in education and the public sector. As an educator
in a highly visible arena, Celwyn is skilled at presenting complex information in
a clear, understandable manner. Fear is not in Celwyn’s vocabulary, as her training
is in exotic animal husbandry. Celwyn owns a number of exotic reptiles (including
snakes) which she shares with elementary school children in educational forums.
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Ava Diamond has over 20 years experience partnering
with companies to create cultures that capitalize on the strengths of their diversity.
A sought-after speaker, consultant, and facilitator she focuses on organizational
and individual transformation. Ava pulls from her background as a manager, an Executive
Director, and a business owner to partner with Fortune 100 companies, government agencies,
community organizations and individuals to turn talent and potential into performance.
She is a featured author in Real World Management Strategies that Work. Her most recent
book, Great Quotes from Feisty Women, is a book of inspirational quotations combined
with Ava’s insight and wisdom.
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Karen Gunn, Ph.D., is a community psychologist
with over 20 years experience as a manager, administrator, teacher and trainer. She
has been a featured speaker at many conferences, and has conducted training programs
for a wide range of participants. She is an active researcher and has published in
the areas of management and human resource development, community development and
organization, needs assessment and program evaluation, and human relations and multi-cultural
competencies. Karen’s appreciation for a wide range of music makes her an easy
partner for visiting clubs anywhere in the world.
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Susan Gore, Ph.D., has over 25 years of experience
in strategic planning, team-building and workforce diversity and inclusion. Susan
is a dynamic speaker and workshop leader who draws from the rich experience of participants
by creating a safe space for the expression of authentic opinions. Her ability to
speak to divergent audiences is reflected in the clients she works with – from
Fortune 50 corporations to governmental agencies and faith-based organizations. Susan
is an active volunteer as well, serving as a member of the Leadership Council of The
Women's Museum, a National Advisory Board member of the National Center for Lesbian
Rights and former president of the Leadership Texas Alumnae Association.
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Joy
Hawkins is the principal in a Los
Angeles, California based consulting
firm. With over 25 years in organization
consulting, training and human resources
management, Joy combines in depth
knowledge with practical experience
in planning, designing and facilitating
change processes and working with
organization systems. Joy’s
areas of specialization include
organization development, change
management, team development, diversity
processes, strategic planning and
executive/management coaching. Prior
to starting her consulting practice,
Joy held management and internal
consulting positions with two Fortune
500 corporations. This experience
allows her to be extremely effective
as a classroom facilitator and organizational
change agent. Joy serves on the faculty
of the Summer Institute for Intercultural
Communication and is a frequent
guest lecturer at the University
of Southern California, Pepperdine
University and Loyola Marymount
University.
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Angela
Antenore, an associate with EDS
for over 8 years, is a consultant
working in the areas of diversity
and inclusion, leadership development,
conflict management, process improvement,
and strategic planning. Since 1988
she has worked with a variety of
clients including corporations,
non-profit organizations, law enforcement
agencies, universities, public and
private schools, religious groups
and others. Her experience includes
working with all levels of employees
including executives and managers
to support their efforts in diversity
and inclusion, human resource management,
team building and conflict management.
She has worked and lived in Spain
and Japan and has conducted training
in Singapore, South Korea, and England.
Angela is an engaging and accomplished
facilitator, trainer, and mediator
and travels across the country and
around the world.
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Carrie
Spell-Hanson has an effective
combination of
interpersonal,
analytic, and organizational skills.
Her strengths include program design,
development, implementation, written
and oral communication, training
and staff development and executive
coaching. Her training experience
includes diversity issues in the
workplace, conflict resolution,
intercultural communication, cultural
competency, and
executive coaching, and creating
a more inclusive university community,
among others.
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Addie
Boone is a dynamic and skilled facilitator,
trainer, speaker and consultant
with over 15 years of international
business management and leadership
experience working with Fortune
500 corporations, government and
non-government organizations. Her
solid business background coupled
with academic
theory allow her to bridge the gap
between intercultural concepts and
the real world business environment
ensuring each workshop is a relevant
and valuable experience that offers
practical resources for participants.
When not in the training room, Addie
can be found traveling the world
working closely with government
agencies and leading humanitarian
organizations in the creation of
equitable, sustainable, healthy
living environments for our global
community and emergency disaster
relief.
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Tatyana Fertelmeyster, MA, is an interculturalist with more than 15 years of experience as counselor, trainer and consultant specializing in multi-cultural issues. She received MA in Journalism from Moscow State University (Moscow, Russia) and MA in Guidance and Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. She has been a featured speaker at many local, state and national conferences, and has conducted training programs for variety of groups and organizations throughout the United States as well as in Europe. Tatyana is a past president of SIETAR-USA (Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research). Tatyana combines her knowledge, professional and personal intercultural experience and passion for true intrapersonal and interpersonal understanding to provide outstanding services to her clients
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Dr. Victor Chacon is a professional trainer and consultant on issues of diversity and cultural competence for business organizations, schools, and health and social service agencies. He holds advanced degrees in the arts from the University of Texas and the University of Washington. His background includes training educators and consulting with administrators, community leaders, and health professionals on issues of changing populations in the workplace and in the community. Since 2000, Dr. Chacon has served as Director of Multicultural Services at Walla Walla Community College. Among his credentials are teaching appointments at universities and colleges in Washington , California, Idaho, and Texas.
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Simma Lieberman is a dynamic, effective and powerful speaker on stress management, diversity in the workplace, and gender communications. She provides innovative training and consulting services to individuals, businesses, government agencies, and community associations. Simma focuses on building strong relationships within an organization in order to enhance productivity, reduce employee turnover, improve communication, increase morale and decrease burnout. She is a frequent and popular online chat host and contributor on Oxygen.com. She is on the board of directors of National Speakers Association of Northern California and is a national magazine columnist.
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Lee Mozena is a trainer and educator with over 15 years experience in social service, educational and for-profit settings. As director of a Seattle-based training firm, she specializes in bridging knowledge and cultural gaps between Muslims and non-Muslims. Lee has presented at national, state and local conferences on a variety of topics that encompass cross-cultural learning issues. Lee received a Masters in Liberal Studies from the New School for Social Research in New York and Bachelors in Communications from Temple University in Philadelphia. She has worked as a community college faculty member, research consultant and parent educator. Her extensive volunteer efforts have included family support programs, school involvement and community organizing.
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Farzana Nayani is an established specialist in Intercultural Communication, Diversity Training, Curriculum Design, and Group Facilitation. Her on-the-ground experience, educational qualifications, and multiethnic background afford her the ability to tailor training programs, coaching, and interventions to be sensitive to the needs of both client audiences and host cultures. Her training philosophy incorporates perspective-taking, competency-building, and clear programmatic planning to achieve successful outcomes in all business ventures. Farzana's original research on cross-cultural training, recognized curriculum design experience, and unique understanding of Asian and Pacific Islander communities informs her practice.
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Truc Nguyen was born in Saigon, Vietnam and escaped to the US after the fall of Saigon in 1975 and was raised in the suburbs of Connecticut. Truc has over 10 years experience as facilitator and trainer in multiple fields such as; anti-oppression (racism, homophobia, anti-violence, etc.), domestic violence, organizational development, personal safety, and physical self defense training. Truc has worked with the Minority Executive Directors Coalition developing and implementing a progressive model of Cultural Competency focused on both individual skill development and organizational change through a racial social justice lens. Truc's deep personal commitment to social justice work keeps her busy with organizing with communities of color, queer communities, and daydreams of revolution. She is also a budding performing artist.
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"The trainers of EDS are consistently strong, sensitive, and fun to work with. I
have worked with a variety of trainers and take recommending them seriously. EDS is one
of only two companies I recommend to others when it comes to any issues related to diversity."
Jan Levy
Executive Director
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