Chair

Adéola is a visionary leader committed to driving systemic and structural change through evidence-based methodologies. With a proven track record of establishing three inaugural Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) offices, she has developed comprehensive strategic plans, built robust infrastructures, and implemented metrics to foster inclusive and accountable environments in prestigious institutions such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Frederick Health, The University of Texas Medical Branch, and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

She is a former adjunct faculty member at Houston Community College and Radford University, as well as a contributing writer for *DiversityCentral.com*. Adéola’s exceptional work has earned her numerous accolades, including the Top 100 Diversity Officers award, Top 100 Under 50 Executive Leaders Diversity MBA award, Texas ERG Award, DiversityFIRST™ Corporate Commitment Award and the Daniel Johnston Industrial/Organizational Psychology Award.

Beyond her professional achievements, Adéola actively engages in civic leadership. She served on the board of directors for the National Society to Prevent Blindness, the Illinois Hospital Association Committee on Health Disparities, and the Executive Board of the National Black MBA Association-Houston Chapter. She has also been an Advisory Board Member for the Texas Diversity Council.

Adéola holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Windsor and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Radford University. A certified mediator and Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered coach, she is also a graduate of Landmark Education for Living and a fellow of Lakewood Leadership University.