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Founded in 2009, The Society for Diversity Inc. operates the leading global association for DEIA professionals and the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)®, which offers credentialing programs for individuals, managers, and executives. Get to know the driving forces behind our diversity, equity, and inclusion training programs!

Leah Smiley, a Black woman wearing a navy dress and pearl necklace, is an expert on

Leah Smiley, CDE®

Founder & President

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Derwin Smiley, a Black mean dressed in a suit, is CEO for The Society for Diversity

Derwin Smiley, AMBP-L™️

Chief Executive Officer

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Michele Williams, a Black woman wearing a black dress, is CFO of teh Society for Diversity

Michele Williams

Global Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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Dr. D. I. Lee, a Black man wearing a suit ad tie, is global VP for diversity education and training at IDC

D. I. Lee, PhD, CDE®

Global Vice President, DEI Education & Certification
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