Empowering your organization to lead in diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

Image of Adrian, a Black man in a dark grey suit standing in the middle of a covered wooden walkway. He has his hands clasped in front of his body and is looking directly at the camera with a confident and calm energy.

About the CEO

Hi, I’m Adrian! Thank you for visiting my website. I’m the Founder and CEO of AW DEI Consulting Inc. I’ll share a bit about myself. I’m originally from California and relocated to North Carolina in 2021. As a Black queer small business owner specializing in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and mental health, I live by the words of Maya Angelou: “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.”

I earned my B.A. in Sociology and M.S. in Counseling Psychology. I hold various certifications from different academic institutions, most notably Diversity and Inclusion, from Cornell University.

Whether I’m facilitating DEI trainings or conducting qualitative interviews to evaluate the workplace climate, I lead with empathy, cultural competency, and kindness.

When I’m not working, I’m serving in my community, traveling, and cherishing time with my wife, family, friends, and my beloved pup, LaMelo.

Thanks again for visiting my page. I invite you to submit an inquiry so we can talk more. I’d love to listen.