Delphia L. Howze serves as the CEO and Founder of D. Howze Solutions, LLC, a consultancy specializing in Diversity and Inclusion, and as the Chief Inclusion Officer for a large scale national laboratory. With over two decades of experience, she is recognized as a forward-thinking leader in
Human Resources and D&I, adept at helping organizations harness human capital and diversity to cultivate inclusive environments. Known as the Inclusion Strategist, Delphia's expertise lies in developing and implementing HR and D&I strategies, facilitating talent development through training, mentorship, and leadership coaching, managing Affirmative Action Plans, and delivering
impactful keynote presentations.
As a thought leader in the field, Delphia is often sought after for her insights and expertise on
diversity and inclusion matters. She has served on panels, contributed to publications, and spoken at conferences and events, inspiring others to embrace inclusion as a strategic imperative. In her capacity as an HR and D&I leader, Delphia collaborates with senior executives, key stakeholders, and HR professionals to craft, refine, and implement HR and D&I strategic initiatives aligned with the organization's objectives.
Throughout her professional journey, Delphia has honed her expertise as an executive leader,
HR practitioner, and D&I advocate through a progression of roles across diverse industries
including retail, banking, energy, transportation, logistics, consulting, and higher education. She
contributed as a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Expertise Panel for the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) and held the position of President for SHRM of Tompkins
County, NY. Delphia consistently demonstrates her dedication to advancing HR and D&I
initiatives by actively participating as a board member and trustee for various organizations.
Additionally, she engages with college students as an Adjunct Instructor, imparting knowledge
in HR, D&I, and business principles.
Delphia earned her BA from the University of Pittsburgh, followed by an MBA from Point Park
University and a Project Management certification from Villanova University. Currently, she is
working towards a doctoral degree and maintains a SHRM-CP certification. Additionally, she has
emerged as a new author with her new book, "Including You! Leading Inclusion From Where
You Are".
With her unwavering commitment to valuing diversity and activating inclusion, Delphia is
dedicated to driving meaningful change and creating inclusive environments where everyone
has the opportunity to thrive.
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