MEET YOUR EXPERTS
ERIK C SMITH, MANAGING MEMBER
Before Inclusivity, LLC., Erik was the Cultural Competence and Inclusion Director at Valpak where he developed a cultural competency rubric to show how diversity, coupled with inclusion, creates opportunities for innovation, drives revenue, and enhances recruitment, retention, and professional development of employees and suppliers. Previously he was the Executive Director of The Jeff Johnson (Known for BET’s The Mancave) Institute for Urban Development whose focus was to train young urban professionals for leadership. Concurrently, he served as the COO of Jeff’s Nation, a consulting firm with offices in Maryland and Ohio whose specialty is media and message consulting. Moreover, he has consulted for numerous Fortune 100 advertising agencies, public relations firms, and consumer product companies globally.
LUZ
Dr. Luz is a senior higher education executive and strategic leader with a deep commitment to equity, service, and creating paths for others.
SARAH
Sarah utilizes a range of research methods to examine organizational culture, climate, practices, and the support systems essential for long-term sustainability.
BIANCA
Bianca Mieses is a Change Management Practitioner at Inclusivity, LLC
LISA
Guiding people to find ways to “elevate their ordinary” is Dr. Lisa’s life destiny. A Human Development and Leadership Professional, she utilizes engaging and practical approaches in 1-on-1 sessions.
DERRICK
Derrick is a dedicated and hardworking professional with experience in lab testing, research and development, and data analysis.