Dr. Diedrick Graham
Title
Empowering individuals and organizations to embrace diversity and foster inclusivity is my passion. I am motivated by the transformative impact of equitable practices and inclusive strategies on creating thriving, harmonious environments.
Background
Dr. Diedrick Graham is the Vice President for Culture and Strategy at Healy +. Dr. Graham brings over 20 years of experience in DEI and Organizational Development. He is also a Master Trainer, Facilitator, and Mediator, making him highly qualified in resolving complaints, appeals, and internal grievance processes for employee/employer issues. As the former Ombudsperson at Princeton University, San Diego State University, and the University of Kansas, Vice President, Global Integrity Leader at Nielsen in NYC, and Former Director of Human Resources at The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Dr. Graham has a wealth of experience in resolving issues between various parties through various types of intervention and communication processes. He has also designed and taught numerous courses and workshops on communication, conflict engagement skills, JEDI, and accountability at multiple universities and corporate and non-profit organizations.
Dr. Graham is a Certified Trainer, a Lecturer, and Coach. He works closely with the Healy +‘s other practice leaders as they interface with clients to navigate complex workplace issues and to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas. His specialties include Organizational Assessments, Intercultural/Interpersonal Communications, Group Facilitation, Conflict Transformation, Procedural/Restorative Justice, Training, and Coaching. Dr. Graham’s expertise is invaluable in our efforts to help organizations create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.
Honors & Awards
- International Ombudsman Association (IOA)
- IOA Journal Past Editorial Board Member and book review panelist
- Association of Conflict Resolution - Greater New York Chapter (ACR-GNY)
- American Society for Training & Development (ASTD)
- Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM)
- College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)horus (2012-2018)
Affiliations
- Founding President — Alabama Student Society of Communication Arts (ASSCA)
- Founding President — New Jersey Intergroup Dialogue Coalition (NJIDC)
- Founding President — Critical Care Conversations (CCC)
- Trenton New Jersey Board of Education Member (2013-2017)
- President and Board member — Trenton Children’s Chorus (2012-2018)
Experience
- University of Kansas-University Ombuds: 2017-2022
- Nielson-Vice President Global Integrity Leader: 2016-2017
- US Sciences-Director of HR/Title IX Coordinator: 2012-2016
- Princeton University-University Ombudsman: 2008-2011
- California State University, San Diego-University Ombudsman: 2005-2008
- United States Navy-Lieutenant Chaplin: 1999-2005
- Capella University, Doctor of Philosophy
- University of Oklahoma, Master of Human relations
- Interdenominational Theological Center, Master of Divinity
- University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts
- Cornell University, Human Resource Studies Certificate
- Certified Facilitator Development Dimensions International (DDI)
- Certified DiSC Behavior Styles Facilitator
- Certified Facilitator Nonviolent Communications
- New Jersey FBI Citizens Academy Graduate
Our Vice President of Culture and Strategy, Dr. Diedrick Graham, was invited to talk to Dr. Michelle Robin of Big Shifts Foundation in advance of their 31 Days of Kindness campaign. Learn more about how Diedrick views kindness, who taught him kindness growing up, and how that foundation impacts what he does today in the […]
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Diedrick Graham, PhD, Vice President of Culture and Strategy at The Healy+ Group, recently spoke to HR Executive Magazine, elaborating on the concept of safety in the organizational context and the connection between physical and psychological well-being. Read the full article here.
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