Leah Smiley

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About Leah Smiley

Leah Smiley, CDE®, is the Founder and President of the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC), Inc. IDC is a global Education-Technology (EdTech) firm that specializes in professional credentials for Diversity, HR and AI leaders, as well as standards for the next generation of inclusive management practices. We offer a variety of blended learning programs that deliver effectiveness, with an emphasis on data, planning, assessments, strategy, execution, and measurement in inclusive excellence efforts. As the #1 global professional association for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, IDC confers the internationally renowned and industry-recognized Certified Diversity Professional (CDP)® and Certified Diversity Executive (CDE)® credentials. There are CDP® and CDE® candidates and designees in all 50 U.S. states and 30+ nations around the world. Mrs. Smiley is available to serve as a Keynote Speaker, Board Member, or Consultant. She is a- Seasoned and multi-faceted executive with 20+ years of domestic and international management experience with start-ups and growth organizations- Diversity and AI thought leader with advanced industry knowledge of digital transformation strategies- Proven expert in sales, innovation, strategic collaborations (including supply chain diversification), and market positioning using DEIA- Holistic, business process engineer who is adept at evaluating organizational climate data to improve operational efficiencies- Leader who thrives in new and changing environments. The Society for Diversity was recognized on the 2022 and 2023 Inc. Regional listing as one of the fastest growing companies in the Midwest. Mrs. Smiley's work has been featured on international and national radio and television programs, as well as in Forbes, Fortune and Entrepreneur Magazines. Additionally, her work has been reported in the USA Today, Huffington Post, Business Insurance, The Indianapolis Star, The Indianapolis Business Journal, Indiana Minority Business Magazine, Associations Now, Franchising World Magazine, MEA Magazine, The Lexington Herald Leader, The Philadelphia Tribune, The Philadelphia Business Journal, Naples Daily News, The City Sentinel, Lee and Low Books, and more. She was also quoted in "The Inclusion Revolution Is Now: An Innovative Framework for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace" by Maura G. Robinson and published by iUniverse. Contact the Institute for Diversity Certification: 1-800-983-6192