First Friday: Your Small Business Resource

First Friday: Your Small Business Resource
Presented By:



Topic: Diversity & Inclusion

Speaker:


James R. Threalkill, CDE
Sr. Executive Consultant
Sims Strategic Diversity Consultants
www.simsdiversity.com |   

As a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), James Threalkill has over 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion program design, development and implementation. He has facilitated and managed minority business participation on projects exceeding a billion dollars in construction. He is an expert in community outreach and engagement with a stellar history of establishing community-based programs that empower, educate and economically uplift diverse communities. He has established a national reputation as an exceptional motivational speaker, diversity panelist and tainer in all areas of diversity and inclusion. James is also an expert in creative and innovative approaches to engaging diverse businesses and communities in workforce development programs, youth development education, training and career exploration and preparation. He has served as a diversity specialist for the City of Nashville Mayor's Office and a multi-billion-dollar global construction firm. His skills also include an Emmy Award winning career as a visual artist and creative designer.