Professional Speaking, Training, and DEI Consultation

"Find your EXPERT"

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Organizations do not change culture by putting a speaker in a room for ninety minutes. But the right speaker, with the right framework and the right follow-through, can shift something.

 

I work with hospitals, universities, law firms, corporations, nonprofits, and professional associations that are serious about creating more equitable, psychologically safe, and culturally responsive environments. My work is grounded in clinical expertise, years of research on marginalized communities, and the specific understanding that comes from being a Black, LGBTQIA+ professional who has navigated many of the same systems my clients work in.

 

What I offer is not theory without context. It is not sensitivity training that names the problem without equipping people to address it. It is practical, honest, and built for organizations that want to move from intention to actual change.

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For Organizations That Want More Than a Checkbox

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Many DEI initiatives stall not because the intent is absent but because the execution stays at the surface. Workshops that identify bias without building skills. Training that reaches employees but does not reach leadership. Programming that addresses race without also addressing the power dynamics that shape how race operates in a given institution.

 

My approach is integrative. I work with organizations to understand where they actually are, not where they want to appear, and develop educational programming that reflects that reality. Engagements are customized to the organization's specific population, goals, and stage of equity work.

 

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Areas of Expertise

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• Anti-racism and anti-bias education

• Implicit bias and microaggression awareness

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Allyship and bystander intervention

• LGBTQIA+ affirmative practices in professional settings

• Mental health in marginalized and underserved communities

• Intergenerational trauma and resilience

• Race, identity, and psychological well-being

• Supporting LGBTQIA+ youth and young adult mental health

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Types of Engagements

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• Psychoeducational workshops and multi-session trainings

• Keynote presentations and public lectures

• Facilitated panel discussions and roundtables

• Hospital grand rounds and clinical team training

• University and college programming

• Corporate and organizational DEI consulting

• Safe Zone and affirming practice certifications

 

Each engagement is scoped to the organization's specific context, audience, and goals. One-time presentations and multi-session engagements are both available.

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Recent Speaking Topics

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• Collaborative Care: Engaging Communities for Better Outcomes

• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Creation, Maintenance, and Success

• Bystander Intervention: Addressing and Preventing Harassment and Discrimination

• Discussing Anti-Black Messages With Children

• Assessing and Surviving Microaggressions in White Institutions

• Intergenerational Trauma and Resilience

• Cultural Competence and Affirmative Therapy with LGBTQIA+ Communities

• Supporting LGBTQIA+ Student Mental Health

• Work-Life Balance and Boundary Setting in High-Demand Environments

• Black Lives Matter and White Allyship

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Who Brings Dr. Dillon In

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• Hospital systems and healthcare organizations seeking culturally responsive clinical training

• Law firms and professional associations working on inclusion and belonging

• Universities and colleges developing affirming student mental health programming

• Corporations and nonprofits building or deepening DEI infrastructure

• Community organizations serving BIPOC and LGBTQ+ populations

• Schools and educational institutions addressing anti-racist practice

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can engagements be customized for our organization's specific context?

Yes. Every engagement is tailored. Before any presentation or training, I work with the organization to understand the audience, the goals, and the specific dynamics at play. A law firm partnership retreat requires different framing than a hospital grand rounds or a university student programming event.

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Do you offer multi-session trainings or only one-time presentations?

Both. Single presentations work well for awareness-raising or keynote contexts. Multi-session trainings are better suited for organizations that want to build skills, shift culture, and support sustained change. I am glad to discuss what makes sense for your specific goals.

 

Do you provide materials for participants?

Yes. Depending on the engagement, training materials may include handouts, reference guides, and practical tools that support continued learning beyond the session itself.

 

Are virtual engagements available?

Yes. Presentations and trainings are available in person and via secure video.

 

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Request a Speaking Engagement

 

If you are interested in bringing Dr. Dillon to your organization, I invite you to reach out with details about your organization, your audience, and what you are hoping to accomplish. Contact Me to Request a Speaking Engagement.

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Sample Training Brochure & Training Toolkit - 

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