#259 Know How Diversity and Inclusion Can Help Your Business Thrive | Dr. Deanna (Dee) K.

<p>Dr. Deanna Kimbrel works as the <strong>Chief Diversity Officer and Director of the Office of DEI for Monroe County</strong> in New York State. Monroe County is in the Finger Lakes region of New York State with 759,443 residents.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Dr. Deanna has worked as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and executive leader for the last <strong>13 years.&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Dr. Deanna sets examples of how diversity and inclusivity can contribute to a brighter future in the workplace. She provides solutions for organizations that can leverage diversity and help their <strong>business thrive</strong>.</p><br><p>Her strong areas of competence include organizational and governmental strategy, leadership development, consulting, public speaking, coaching, and corporate training.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Dr. Kimbrel attended Rochester City Schools and has a Bachelor's degree in Communication and International Business from the State University of New York at Buffalo, a Master's degree in Communication and Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.</p><br><p>She has directed DEI and leadership initiatives for companies such as <strong>Paychex, Sears, and Rochester Institute of Technology </strong>in the past. Dr. Kimbrel also leads a team of consultants at Kimbrel Management Consulting who help small and mid-sized businesses establish structure and strategy around leadership, organizational culture, and diversity and inclusion.</p><br><p>Dr. Kimbrel has a charismatic personality and dynamic abilities that enable her to create and cultivate a welcoming environment wherever she goes. </p><br><p><strong>Resources: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deanna-dee-k-3b06493/</strong> </p><br><p><strong>★★★ Are you someone who is: ★★★</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>About to start a business and needs guidance,&nbsp;</li><li>Already running a business and wants to scale faster,&nbsp;</li><li