DAVID BEVERLY
My initial interest in diversity and inclusion was based on my LGBTQ identity. While I was fortunate to be always valued and included by my family and employers, I understood discrimination and wanted people to understand how discrimination hurts others.
Also, I come from a multi-racial family that includes Virginians of African American, Native American, and European origin.
My background Informs how I approach DEI work. Early in my career, when I trained as a diversity facilitator, the issues people were dealing with resonated with me.
David Beverly is a seasoned instructional designer and master facilitator with over 30 years of experience. He has worked with Fortune 500 companies and government organizations nationally and internationally, training employees in DEI in 35 countries on five continents.
David began his DEI journey at AT&T, an early corporate leader in the diversity field. For 20 years, David was one of the most requested facilitators at the AT&T School of Business training center that provided courses on diversity, inclusion, and intercultural communication to employees of AT&T, Bell Labs, and Lucent Technologies. David later served as the AT&T/Lucent Technologies Global Diversity Manager and Organizational Consultant.
His approach of collaborating with leaders and teams to develop their capacity to learn and be open to new possibilities has made him a highly sought-after consultant. He has consistently demonstrated his creative problem-solving skills in diagnosing organizational challenges and solving complex problems.
David also held an Executive position with the Superior Court of New Jersey, where for 20 years he was the EEO Officer and Ombudsman. He was also a diversity educator for the judges and other court staff. As part of his work at the Superior Court, and throughout his career, David has been an advocate for and educator on inclusion issues related to gay, lesbian, and trans employees. At the Superior Court, David designed and delivered an “Inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Employees in the Workplace” course to more than 50 employee groups.
As a facilitator with Diversity Training & Consulting, Inc., David likes to remind people “Your whole life brings you here.” He believes adult learners have specific needs that are unique for each audience, team, or organization, and he tailors his programs to the personal and professional experiences of the participants.
David’s lifelong fascination with international issues and human development are reflected in his graduate studies. He holds an M.A. in Intercultural Communication from Antioch University, has completed Executive Education in Global Leadership from Thunderbird University, and is a Certified Professional Coach (Institute of Professional Empowerment Coaching). He has also conducted doctoral research in Human Interaction Theory at Columbia University.
Throughout his career, David has supported ATD/ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) and SIETAR (Society for Intercultural Education, Training, and Research). David also serves as a subject matter expert for local and national newspapers and radio stations on diversity and inclusion issues. USA Today International, the Dallas Herald, the Houston Chronicle, and Monster.com have featured interviews with him.
Outside of work, David donates his skills and talents to many communities worldwide. He is also a professional photographer, writes poetry, and enjoys his large family.
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