About Doc B.

Doc B. is a well-rounded professional with over a decade of experience across nonprofit, philanthropy, and higher education. With expertise in training, program development, curriculum design, and facilitation, she has dedicated her career to creating pathways for thriving across cultures. Her work has evolved from supporting student success in the classroom to driving community-centered initiatives, where she leverages her skills to build strategic partnerships and lead transformative solutions for the most pressing needs of the community.

With a servant’s heart—rooted in her upbringing by a pastor father and educator mother—she combines her strategic mindset with a commitment to creating access and opportunity for those who have been historically underserved. 

Through her platform, Doc B. Empowers, she partners with individuals, teams, and organizations to foster equity-minded, purpose-centered leadership and development. Doc B. works with leaders to build cultures where people feel connected to the mission and want to contribute their best. By helping teams uncover a shared sense of purpose and align it with their day-to-day mission she creates an environment where individuals are motivated to contribute meaningfully to collective goals. Her approach delves into the role of identity, social capital, and structural influences in shaping how we engage with our work and community empowering people to find purpose and fulfillment in their roles.

Doc B. believes that true empowerment begins with self-discovery.. By fostering authentic self-awareness and empathy, leaders and teams can address critical societal challenges and build inclusive environments that inspire purpose, belonging, and a drive for positive results.

More about Doc B.:

• Experienced keynote speaker with a keen ability to engage a broad audience

• Cornell University Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certification

• Executive leader and practitioner with over 10 years of experience

• Learning and development experience with executive leaders across sectors and industries 

• Former instructor at a top 100 university focused on social identities and belonging (race, class, gender, etc.)

• Curriculum development and training experience specific to building community and belonging 

• Invested across diverse communities

• Over 8 years of consultancy experience working on program development and implementation

• Over 9 years of project management experience for complex organizations