Our Team

Anne Phibbs, PhD

(she/her)

Founder and President of Strategic Diversity Initiatives

Kaitlin Desselle, MS

(she/her)

Vice President of Business Development

Stephanie Chrismon, MFA

(she/they)

Consultant / Trainer

Anitra Cottledge, MA

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Mylene Culbreath, PhD

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Judith L. Glick-Smith, PhD

(she/her)

Client Associate

Jody Gray, MS

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Patricia Izek, MEd

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Jason Jackson, MA

(he/him)

Consultant / Trainer

Katie Levin, PhD

(she/her)

Writer / Consultant

Gina Lisenby, CPCC

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Kyle Tran Myhre, MLS

(he/him)

Consultant / Trainer

Kendra Okposo, JD

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

SooJin Pate, PhD

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Wendy Wilflower, MA

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Mai Thor, 2021 Bush Fellow

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Linda Wolford, MS

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer

Antonia Wilcoxon, EdD

(she/her)

Consultant / Trainer / Community Builder

Our Mission

Overcoming inequities takes more than words—it takes action. We advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and access (DEIA) by providing impactful tools that shape systemic change. A culture of individual belonging builds group strength. If you’re among those who have recognized this opportunity, realize the benefits with SDI.

Our Vision

For HR, C-suite, and DEIA leaders or committees looking to drive meaningful change in their organizations, SDI is the premier consultancy that delivers relevant, cutting edge, researched, and pragmatic DEIA services. We empower individuals to attract and retain the best talent, drive measurable ROI, and ensure that everyone benefits from an inclusive culture.

Core Values

Collaboration

We work closely with our clients to ensure they feel satisfied with every outcome.

Intersectionality

We recognize that social identities impact everyone’s experiences and opportunities.

Accessibility, Transparency, and Humility

We prioritize accountability and a sense of humility—we are all in this together.

Leadership Development

We equip leaders to move DEIA forward through a proven development model.

Thinking and Acting Strategically

We strategically evaluate available resources, existing barriers and new opportunities.

Certifications

Who We Serve

Versatility stands as a pillar of our ethos. The organizations we work with are as diverse as the people they include. From small nonprofits to large corporations, we understand what it takes to resonate with people and their leadership. Whether you’re in a DEIA committee, human resources department, C-level board or another group entirely, we can help you take a strategic approach to DEIA opportunities.

We work with many types of organizations including, but not limited to:

Fortune 500 Companies
Small Businesses
Healthcare Institutions
Educational Institutions
Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies

Nonprofit Organizations
Technology Companies
Law Firms
Libraries
Religious Organizations