As a diversity strategist, Lenora partners with organizations to help them make diversity a competitive advantage. She has been included as one of 100 Global Thought Leaders on Diversity and Inclusion by The Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), and was named by Diversity Woman Magazine as one of the twenty top influential diversity leaders in the US. Her award winning diversity leadership research is recognized in journals internationally. Lenora’s ability to transform multifaceted diversity and inclusion concepts into immediately applicable “how to’s” have enabled her to help Fortune 500 companies, professional associations, government agencies and educational institutions facilitate change to attract and retain top talent, expand multicultural markets, and heighten the number of engaged employees.
Lenora is the co-author of TRAILBLAZERS: How Top Business Leaders are Accelerating Results through Inclusion and Diversity, and she is often an expert guest on TV and radio internationally. She serves on the adjunct faculty of the business schools of Averett University and the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, and leads a full service diversity consulting firm. She has presented to audiences in over eighteen countries on six continents including in the middle of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Lenora is a Certified Professional Speaker (CSP). She holds a BS from Hampton University and an MA from the University of Michigan and has held key positions with General Motors and CIGNA Corp.
Lenora uses the characters of the Wizard of Oz as a metaphor to help you understand how you can use your brain, heart and courage to make a real difference in today’s multi-cultural world.
“Great Diversity & Inclusion expert. Lenora weaves her years of experience into a science-based approach on the topic. She’s energetic, easy to work with and commands a room. Her slides are not 16×9 format and she doesn’t like to share the deck ahead of time.”
“Lenora is an eloquent, thoughtful speaker. She crafts a timely message for the audience. She is a team player (nice way of saying low-maintenance). We strongly sugest she be booked. Her breath of expertise and ability to connect is impressive!”
“Your presentation topic was timely, relevant and presented information that will assist our members to enhance and improve their professional and personal lives.”
Reinforced the ideas of treating people the way they want to be treated. Reminded me to be aware, to be sensitive and to not assume.”
“Your contributions were significant in creating a unique energy throughout the company that will remain a part of all of us for a long time to come.”
“Your presentation style, dynamic personality, and diversity expertise made every moment of this customized program phenomenal.”
“Your session, “The Diversity Advantage” had a powerful impact on our group as evidenced by the standing ovation they gave you.”
“Your presentation was an integral component of our Diversity Summit. We walked away with more than just a few philosophical ideals; we learned how to put diversity and inclusion into action.”