Delphia L. Howze is the Founder and CEO of D. Howze Solutions, LLC, a D&I consultancy.  She is a forward-thinking Human Resources and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) executive with more than 20 years of successful experience in helping organizations leverage the diversity of human capital to create and strengthen inclusive environments.  Her areas of expertise include developing and implementing HR and D&I strategies, training and development, mentoring and coaching, and leadership development.   As a speaker and trainer, Delphia consistently leaves audiences energized and prepared to take on next level opportunities to move the needle towards greater inclusion.

   

An HR leader in higher education, Delphia has been responsible for working in partnership with senior leaders and key stakeholders to shape, develop and deliver strategic HR plans aligned with university priorities.

 

Throughout her career, Delphia has enhanced her skills as an HR professional and D&I leader through roles of increasing responsibility held in industries such as retail, banking, energy, trucking and logistics, consulting, and higher education.  She serves a Diversity & Inclusion Expertise Panel Member for SHRM as well as the President and D&I Chair for A New York based SHRM Chapter.  Delphia consistently demonstrates her commitment to HR and D&I by serving as a board and trustee member to a variety of organizations.  She also works closely with college students as an Adjunct Professor teaching HR, D&I, and Business principles.

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Delphia enjoys helping others learn, understand, and apply new information and perspectives.  Throughout her career, she has successfully facilitated learning opportunities as a keynote speaker, college instructor, business facilitator, and most recently, a virtual leader.