Inclusive Leadership Program

Transform Your Leadership. Champion a Culture of Belonging.

Are you ready to lead with authenticity, empathy, and a commitment to building workplaces where everyone can thrive? The Inclusive Leadership Program offers a year-long, transformative journey to unlock your potential as a leader who values equity, fosters belonging, and drives innovation.

This immersive program is tailored for executives, managers, changemakers and organization leaders who are passionate about cultivating environments that embrace diverse perspectives and empower individuals to achieve their full potential.

What You’ll Experience:

Monthly 2-Hour Masterclasses: Dive into practical and thought-provoking sessions led by experts, focusing on inclusive leadership principles.

Interactive Workshops: Engage in hands-on activities and real-world scenarios designed to sharpen your skills and broaden your perspective.

Collaborative Discussions: Connect with peers and thought leaders to explore innovative strategies for creating cultures of respect and understanding.

Action-Oriented Learning: Develop and implement strategies that make a measurable difference in your organization.

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Program Highlights:

Personal Leadership Growth: Discover your leadership strengths and learn how to apply them to create environments of trust and collaboration.
Expert Insights: Benefit from guidance and expertise from industry leaders and trailblazers in organizational transformation.
Community of Practice: Build connections with a diverse group of professionals committed to advancing inclusion and belonging.
Recognition of Achievement: Earn a certificate of completion, symbolizing your dedication to becoming a more inclusive leader.

Application Deadline: Friday, Aug. 1

Why Join?

Foster Innovation: Learn how embracing diverse perspectives fuels creativity and improves decision-making.
Lead with Purpose: Build the skills and mindset needed to inspire trust and engagement across your team or organization.
Make a Difference: Become a leader who drives meaningful and sustainable cultural transformation.
Equity-Focused Project: Participants will design and implement a tailored equity project aimed at advancing a specific business goal within their organization, ensuring immediate, real-world impact.
Professional Certification: Upon completing the program, participants will earn a certification in Inclusive Leadership, showcasing their commitment to fostering cultures of equity and belonging.

DEI Executive Roundtable 2024-2025 Cohort

Who Should Participate?

This program is ideal for leaders who are:

Dedicated to creating a workplace where all voices are valued and respected.
Motivated to inspire and lead diverse teams to success.
Ready to take their leadership to new heights by fostering collaboration and understanding.

This program comes with an investment of $2,000 for LRCC members and $3,000 for future LRCC members. The application deadline is Friday, Aug. 1.

2025-2026 Cohort Date Reminders

September 3, 2025
October 1, 2025
November 5, 2025
December 17, 2025
January 7, 2026
February 4, 2026
March 4, 2026
May 6, 2026
June 3, 2026
July 2026 Virtual
August 2, 2026 - Graduation
All sessions are held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Facilitator

About Dr. Tonya C. Bailey

Dr. Tonya C. Bailey is a visionary executive leader with over 25 years of experience driving transformation in higher education, corporate environments, and community engagement. A recognized architect of innovative diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, she has designed and implemented award-winning initiatives that foster belonging, access, and institutional excellence.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, workshop facilitator, executive coach, and inclusion strategist, Dr. Bailey is renowned for her ability to engage diverse audiences and cultivate environments that empower individuals and organizations to thrive. She specializes in creating inclusive cultures that advance equity, drive systemic change, and inspire collective action.

Dr. Bailey’s executive leadership portfolio includes serving as a Presidential Advisor, Vice President of Operations, Chief Diversity Officer, Associate Dean, and Program Director for Student Success. Her expertise in strategic planning, community engagement, and health equity uniquely positions her as a thought leader in institutional transformation and sustainable organizational growth.

A Certified Diversity Executive (CDE), she holds a Ph.D. in Higher Educational Leadership from Central Michigan University, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications.

In addition to her institutional leadership, Dr. Bailey is the CEO of TCB Consulting LLC, a boutique firm specializing in executive coaching, corporate strategy, and professional development. Founded in 2011, the firm is committed to transforming individuals and organizations from the inside out, equipping leaders with the tools to foster inclusive excellence and drive measurable impact.

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