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Deborah D. Vereen is a nationally recognized Strategic Thinker and DEIB Thought Leader, with over twenty-five years of experience driving systemic change across business, education, community, and government sectors. As the founder of THE VEREEN GROUP, she partners with executives and organizations to build sustainable cultures of belonging through practical strategies that foster equity, belonging, and leadership excellence aligned with their mission, vision, and core values.A Cornell Certified Diversity Professional/Advanced Practitioner (CCDP/AP) and master facilitator, Deborah has designed and led transformative initiatives that integrate DEIB Principles into every facet of business operations. Her expertise in strategic planning, leadership coaching, discovery learning, and inclusionary metrics has made her a sought-after consultant, Forbes Expert Panel contributor, and a trusted voice in shaping human-centered leadership.Recognized for her groundbreaking work, Deborah has received multiple awards, including the Business Diversity Champion Award, Human Relations Commission Corporate Citizenship Diversity Award, the Leadership in Diversity Award, and has been recognized as one of the most ""Influential Inclusion Leaders."" She has served on numerous boards, chaired and co-chaired inclusionary committees for organizations.Driven by the belief that belonging is the foundation of progress, Deborah empowers leaders to cultivate workplaces where dignity, safety, and respect fuel meaningful success. Her work has guided executives, legislators, and organizations in navigating the evolving landscape of holistic leadership and inclusion. In 2008 she co-founded the Diversity and Inclusion Professionals of Central Pennsylvania as a professional development tool for Diversity and Inclusion Professionals. Deborah continues to champion progress, belonging, and sustainable forward-thinking transformation in organizations.Deborah enjoys baking her famous cheesecake for family and friends while savoring a cup of tea, sunlight, and nature on her three-season porch in Pennsylvania. Frank Miles grew up during the 1960s; his mother's support of the Civil Rights Movement made a lasting impression. After graduating from Bucknell University, where the subject of his honors thesis was the Bakke affirmative action case, he earned his Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University Law School. After practicing for eighteen years with the region's largest law firm, Frank became Vice President, Secretary, and General Counsel of a major corporation, which had only recently hired its first Diversity Director. This was at a time when Diversity initiatives were just beginning to be undertaken by a handful of organizations. As corporate secretary and strategic planning leader, Frank suggested that his position have oversight of Diversity efforts to underscore their importance to the entire enterprise. He was able to leverage his role throughout the community by encouraging his company to support fledgling projects like the local African American and LGBT Chambers of Commerce, and the Hispanic Community Center. Frank has chaired, co-chaired, and been a member of DEIB committees at several organizations. In 2008 he co-founded the Diversity and Inclusion Professionals of Central Pennsylvania as a professional development tool for Diversity and Inclusion Professionals. His DEIB work has been recognized by a variety of organizations, including the Harrisburg Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Central Pennsylvania Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.Frank resides with his wife of forty-five years on their Pennsylvania farm and enjoys the great good fortune of living within walking distance of their children and families.
Holistic Leadership stands apart from any other leadership book I have encountered. It compellingly argues why all leaders must embrace the perspective, as Mr. Hershey so aptly put it, that ""Business is a matter of human service."" - John Lawn, President & CEO, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company Holistic Leadership stands apart from any other leadership book I have encountered. It compellingly argues why all leaders must embrace the perspective, as Mr. Hershey so aptly put it, that ""Business is a matter of human service."" - John Lawn, President & CEO, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company The authors of Holistic Leadership have ""lived the experience"" of identifying and solving the challenges of DEIB in organizations, companies, governments and the academic community. Holistic Leadership does this by not just quoting the obvious of what your desired outcome will be, but more importantly, this book tells you how you get to the desired outcome. Holistic Leadership will be one of the leaders in the development and implementation of concepts and effective tools in the ""how to"" guide for developing effective leadership within the leadership/DEIB space for years to come. - Henry H. Edwards, Vice President (ret.) Organizational Effectiveness, Royal Ahold Delhaize N.V.; Executive Director and Founder of The Entrepreneurship and Leadership Institute (ELI) at Howard University Leaders striving to navigate the complexities of the modern workplace, empower critical thinking, and foster truly inclusive cultures will discover a wealth of strategies and resources within these pages. This book is an essential guide for anyone eager to elevate their leadership journey and make a lasting impact in their organization. - Diane M. Crawford, M.Ed. Executive Director Institutional Culture, Whitman School of Management Syracuse University
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