Research and Insights Archive

Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations

Tim Boyle

Tim Boyle

As Chief Transformation Officer, Tim is responsible for driving implementation and unifying various transformation efforts within CentralSquare. His focus is help to tie transformation activities together, ensuring cross-functional agreement. Additionally, as Chief...

Jessica Schmidt

Jessica Schmidt

Jessica received her Bachelors of Science degree from University of Cincinnati, and has spent her career working to improve processes through records management in both the healthcare and now public safety sectors. She has been with CentralSquare Technologies for over...

Kideste M. Yusef, Ph.D.

Kideste M. Yusef, Ph.D.

Dr. Kideste Mariam Yusef is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at Bethune-Cookman University. She also serves as the Director of the B-CU Center for Law & Social Justice. Her areas of expertise include...

Debbie Smith Rayford

Debbie Smith Rayford

In Debbie’s own words, diversity and inclusion work is her “passion and calling. For over three decades her work has impacted thousands of individuals through her senior level diversity roles. She specializes in strategic planning, change management, facilitation and...

Jennifer Martineau

Jennifer Martineau

With over 25 years of experience in the leadership development field, Jennifer has served leaders, organizations, and communities globally including healthcare, government, military, educational, community leadership, pharmaceuticals, and energy. Through...

Anila Jivanji

Anila Jivanji

Anila Jivanji serves as the Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DEIB) at Cetera.  Most recently she was at Bell where she was involved with building a sound ecosystem for DEIB and a strategy that aligned with the company goals.While at Bell, she...

Daniel Hollar

Daniel Hollar

Dr. Daniel L. Hollar, Assistant Professor of Psychology, has a breadth of experience with law enforcement agencies and personnel. For over 12 years, he worked alongside law enforcement professionals at the largest forensic psychiatric inpatient hospital in Florida...

Hubert L. Grimes

Hubert L. Grimes

Upon the completion of his service as Interim President of Bethune Cookman University, retired Judge Hubert Grimes returned to private law practice in 2019, as a partner with the Monts Law Firm of Lake Mary.  Founded by Attorney Christopher Monts, the firm specializes...

Keith Arachikavitz

Keith Arachikavitz

Keith is a Senior Facilitator at Talent Dimensions specializing in diversity and inclusion, harassment and discrimination, cross-cultural communication, implicit bias, equal opportunity and workplace incivility. With over 20 years of experience, Keith is committed to...

Philip Berry

Philip Berry

Philip brings a uniquely in-depth perspective to cross-cultural talent development, diversity and inclusion, executive coaching, and personal branding. Through a career in senior positions at Colgate Palmolive, the Clinton Foundation, Procter & Gamble, Digital...

Shunda Robinson

Shunda Robinson

Shunda Robinson, Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is charged with executing and implementing world-class initiatives that promote GM Financial and its employees’ success. She serves as an advisor and partner to executive leadership and as a...

Alvin Law

Alvin Law

Alvin challenges his audience members to examine their current perceptions of themselves, other people and the world around them so they can then overcome the same obstacles that Alvin was able to overcome – not how to live and function with no arms, but how to be a...