Nominated as “Faculty of The Year” for the Indianapolis Campus, of the University of Phoenix, for 2007 and 2010. Received Honorary Doctoral Degree in Interdisciplinary Education from International University Seminary of San Diego, CA. on 2/8/2011.
My professional career in education, human relations, civil rights, POSH, and diversity spans more than 35 years. I graduated from (HBCU) Kentucky State University, with Bachelor of Arts Degree in History and Political Science and later earned a Master of Science Degree from the University of Louisville, in Urban Planning and Community Development. My second job after graduating from Kentucky State University, was with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights, and was recently recognized at the Commissions’ 50th Year Celebration in 2010.
I served as one of the Associate Director for Complaints and Compliance with the Louisville and Jefferson County Human Relations Commission. I then transferred my skills and served as the first Civil Rights Coordinator for the Kentucky Department of Economic Security and drafted their first Affirmative Action/Diversity programs, to include a program for each of the five agencies within the Department.
I have invested more than 35 (plus) years as a consultant in Multi-Cultural Diversity Initiative Management. I have counseled and consulted with many corporations, businesses, municipalities and organizations as his personal interest and focus concerns issues of Multi-Cultural Diversity and community development, in the states of Kentucky, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma.
I worked for the Federal Government in Human Rights (EEO) positions for more than 11 years, served as Executive Director of the City of Topeka Kansas' Human Relations Commission and then Director of Diversity / EEO for one of Tulsa's fastest growing Companies, where I developed and managed a comprehensive Diversity Program, that I coined “CPR Diversity Initiatives).
I authored many papers and publications on EEO, Sexual Harassment Prevention (POSH), Disability Awareness, Cultural Diversity and Diversity Management issues.
I served as an Adjunct Instructor and guest speaker in Human Resources Management (Human Relations) and Organizational Behavior for the Universities of Louisville, Bellarmine College, Kentucky State University, Friends University, Langston University, Washburn University, Oral Roberts University, University of Oklahoma, University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University and University of Phoenix. (Tulsa, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis Campuses).
I served on many community boards and memberships in civic organizations that support Diversity and Civil Rights, (FEW) Federally Employed Women, and was appointed by the Mayor of Tulsa, to serve as a Commissioner for their Human Rights Commission. In Kansas I was appointed by the Governor to serve on their Housing Disparity Board. I am an alumni of Leadership Topeka, Leadership Tulsa, and Leadership Pittsburgh. I am currently serving as a Practitioner/Facilitator, for the University of Phoenix (Indianapolis and NWI Campuses).
My philosophy is to never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, never, GIVE UP, and my CUP is never less than half full.
Nominated as “Faculty of The Year” for the Indianapolis Campus, of the University of Phoenix, for 2007 and 2010. Received Honorary Doctoral Degree in Interdisciplinary Education from International University Seminary of San Diego, CA. on 2/8/2011.
I served as an Adjunct Instructor and guest speaker in Human Resources Management (Human Relations) and Organizational Behavior for the Universities of Louisville, Bellarmine College, Kentucky State University, Friends University, Langston University, Washburn University, Oral Roberts University, University of Oklahoma, University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University and University of Phoenix. (Tulsa, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis Campuses).
I served on many community boards and memberships in civic organizations that support Diversity and Civil Rights, (FEW) Federally Employed Women, and was appointed by the Mayor of Tulsa, to serve as a Commissioner for their Human Rights Commission. In Kansas I was appointed by the Governor to serve on their Housing Disparity Board. I am an alumni of Leadership Topeka, Leadership Tulsa, and Leadership Pittsburgh. I am currently serving as a Practitioner/Facilitator, for the University of Phoenix (Indianapolis and NWI Campuses).
Adjunct Instructor|
University of Phoenix
From March 1998 to Current • 28 year(s)
Taught Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, and Human Resource Management courses.
Coordinator, Strategic Planning, Development and Accountability|
Pittsburgh Public Schools
From February 2001 to October 2001 • 0 year(s)
Coordinated strategic planning, development and accountability initiatives.
Director of EEO & Diversity|
Commercial Financial Services
From September 1997 to June 1999 • 2 year(s)
Directed equal employment opportunity and diversity programs until company filed Chapter 7.
Executive Director, Human Relations Commission|
City of Topeka
From March 1995 to September 1997 • 2 year(s)
Led human relations commission initiatives and community diversity programs.
District Program Director, JOB LINK Program|
Project Equality of Kansas/Missouri
From March 1994 to March 1995 • 1 year(s)
Directed diversity recruiting and training programs through JOB LINK initiative.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, Regional EEO Specialist|
Federal Aviation Administration
From June 1992 to December 1993 • 1 year(s)
Provided EEO specialist services at regional level, GS-12/13 position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, Deputy EEO Officer|
U.S. Army Reserve Personnel Center
From November 1990 to May 1992 • 2 year(s)
Served as EEO specialist and deputy officer, GS-12/13 position.
Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist, Special Emphasis Program Manager|
U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox
From June 1985 to September 1990 • 5 year(s)
Managed special emphasis programs and EEO initiatives, GS-11/12 position.
