Meet Dr. Dionne Poulton…
With more than 25 years of experience as an educator, Dr. Dionne Poulton is a respected HR Executive, Author, Executive Coach, Conflict Mediator, and nationally recognized expert in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Access (DEIBA). Valued for her intelligence, authenticity, and approachable style, she helps organizations address complex challenges with clarity, fairness, and practical solutions.
Dr. Dionne is a trusted advisor to leaders across industries, guiding them in creating inclusive, respectful, and legally compliant workplaces. Her work ensures that employees at every level feel safe, valued, and supported—free from bullying, harassment, and discrimination—so they can thrive personally and professionally.
A highly sought-after consultant and speaker, Dr. Dionne equips CEOs, executives, and HR professionals with the tools and strategies to meet their legal obligations, strengthen organizational culture, and foster lasting change. Through her leadership, Dr. Dionne champions workplaces where everyone can show up authentically and feel a true sense of belonging—regardless of identity, background, or lived experience.
From strategy to culture—embedding belonging in every workplace.
Dr. Dionne partners with organizations across industries to create tailored strategies and training programs that equip leaders, HR professionals, and DEI practitioners to cultivate inclusive, high-trust cultures—where belonging is a lived, everyday practice.
“Dr. Dionne is the “brainy yet approachable” leader you turn to for answers.”
Dr. Dionne
Is An Educator, Author & Conflict Mediator.
Dr. Dionne is a certified educator and DEI scholar who blends evidence-based research with empathy to help organizations navigate bias, conflict, and cultural complexity. With deep expertise in unconscious bias, cultural competency, adult education, and dispute resolution, she empowers leaders and teams to transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Rooted in a commitment to social justice, she believes education is the most powerful catalyst for lasting change.
Recognized for her innovative contributions to the DEI field, Dr. Dionne not only designs and facilitates transformative conversations, workshops, and courses, but also serves as a mentor and trusted advisor to CEOs, senior leaders, DEI and HR professionals, and employees navigating complex and challenging workplace situations.
Dr. Dionne holds a Ph.D. in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development from the University of Georgia, a Master of Arts in Administration and Interdisciplinary Studies in Adult Education with a focus on Equity and Social Justice from San Francisco State University, a Bachelor of Education and teaching certification from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto (OISE/UT), and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Health Sciences from Rice University, where she competed as an NCAA Division I track and field scholarship athlete. She also earned a Certificate in Executive Education from Harvard Business School, further strengthening her expertise at the intersection of leadership, strategy, and organizational effectiveness.
Clients & Partnerships
Prudential Financial • NBC Universal • Macy’s • Abel Entertainment • Comcast • Air Products • Oxfam America• American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) • Essence Digital • Salve University • Brown University • University of Wyoming • Kennesaw State University • Ontario Tech University • Cambridge & Gwinnett Rotary Clubs • Sharon Public Schools • Toronto District School Board • Toronto Catholic District School Board • Dekalb County Schools • Mobius Executive Leadership • Pastor Tim Storey