Meet The Team
Dedicated to driving innovation, collaboration, and impact, our team is committed to helping organizations thrive and create meaningful change.

Chief Architect & Visionary Officer
JIMEZ ASHBY JR.
Jimez is an accomplished Industrial-Organizational (IO) Psychologist with over a decade of highly progressive experience. He specializes in integrating diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA) strategies into organizational frameworks, with a particular focus on on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). His expertise spans change management, employee engagement, talent optimization, technical project management, and DEIA strategy. Known for his solution-oriented and human-centered approach, he excels in driving organizational success through innovative processes, digital transformation, and user-focused designs.​

Head of Operational Excellence
YVETTE SUTPHIN
Yvette is a highly skilled professional with extensive experience in legal administration, resource management, and nonprofit leadership. She brings over two decades of expertise in managing operations, fostering organizational effectiveness, and providing strategic guidance. A certified mediator and dedicated Rotarian, Yvette's career reflects a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and community impact.

Partner, Talent & Culture Development
DR. GAILE GWYNN
Dr. Gaile is a visionary leader and trailblazer in the fields of Talent Development, Change Management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) - renowned for her ability to drive transformative change through strategic innovation and cultural enhancement. With over a decade of experience, she has earned a reputation as an Equity Enthusiast, Inclusion Innovator, Pragmatic Disruptor, and Culture Curator who inspires organizations to achieve their goals while fostering equity and inclusivity.

Partner, Organizational Diagnostics
DR. ASTRID HENDRICKS
Dr. Astrid is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in research, evaluation, and project management. As Senior Research and Evaluation Manager at Analytic Solutions Group, BCT Partners, she leads Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) assessment projects, driving organizational learning and decision-making through comprehensive evaluations. With a doctorate in Policy, Planning, and Evaluation from the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Hendricks combines academic rigor with practical expertise to deliver evidence-based solutions that promote social change. Her consultancy, Hendricks Consulting, reflects her commitment to empowering organizations with actionable insights and impactful strategies.

Partner, Knowledge & Learning
DR. ASHLEY GADDY ROBBINS
Dr. Ashley is an Educator, Scholar-Activist, and Researcher. Her focus has consistently been on enhancing the transformative experiences of individuals on their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) journeys. Her knowledge comes from a career spanning higher education, corporate sales, and telecommunications, she leverages her expertise to address systemic barriers and enhance inclusivity, particularly for marginalized groups. Through her teaching, research, and consultancy, she empowers organizations and individuals to create equitable and inclusive environments that drive meaningful change.

Principal Strategist, Digital Innovation
EJ JOHNSON
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Senior Consultant & Training/Facilitation Lead
JOY JOHNSON-CARRUTHERS
Joy, a former police officer and US Army Veteran, is a distinguished Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader and HR professional, driven to effect change with over 20 years of award-winning expertise in the public and private sectors. She leverages her background to offer nuanced conflict resolution and advanced business strategies, by providing practical insights that transcend theoretical knowledge and pioneering cultural strategies that lead to success.

Senior Consultant & Executive Coach
SARA SHELTON
Sara is a strategic and innovative HR leader with 25 years of extensive experience in global human resources consulting, change leadership, management coaching, business development, client relations, and program management. Her career is distinguished by her ability to develop and implement cost-effective, strategic communication, change, and learning initiatives that drive organizational success.

Program Manager
KHUDAI TANVEER
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Consultant
JAMILYA CHRISTOPHER
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Consultant, Talent Acquisition
AMBER CHASE
Amber is a highly accomplished Senior Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Professional with over 15 years of experience. she excels in leading recruitment teams, optimizing hiring processes, and fostering inclusive cultures, consistently aligning strategies with organizational goals to deliver top talent efficiently.