Managing Bias Facilitators 

Anthony Eftimeo is an experienced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion specialist with over a decade of experience. Their educational background is in psychology with a specialty in LGBTQ affairs. They started their career working in Higher Education at Arizona State University (ASU) where they worked with faculty, students and campus police on policies and creating a…

Artie M. Jamison is currently a case manager for Broward Up, Promise Neighborhood Grant at Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The goal of the Promise Neighborhoods Grant is to provide wrap-around cradle to college services, and beyond, to members of the Broward County community.  Artie is also the Founder and CEO of Cultural Concepts.…

Ava Daniel is an experienced trainer and facilitator in diversity, anti-bias, social and emotional learning, and restorative practices. She has over 15 years of experience facilitating Diversity and Anti-Bias programs for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). She also serves as a Staff Developer for teaching social responsibility at Morningside Center in New York, New York. There…

Cherish Hall is knowledgeable, confident, and passionate about social justice, human rights and equality for all. She is privileged to convey research-based instruction with an innovative, encouraging, and inspiring practical approach. Her goal is to empower individual self-reflection with challenging conversations and concepts getting life-changing results. As a contractual facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League and…

Chief Frank Dixon is the assistant city manager of Denton, Texas and former Chief of Police for Denton, Texas Police Department. He has over 25-years of law enforcement experience and 4-years of military experience in the United States Marne Corps. Chief Dixon has proven ability in implementing intelligence-led policing using evidence-based strategies within a community…

Chief Bruce N. Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer for Nicasa Behavioral Health Services, a nationally recognized leader in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Mr. Johnson retired from Law Enforcement after more than 20 years of service, the past ten of which were as the Chief…

Chief Lisa Myers is a 31-year veteran of the Howard County Police Department and served as Chief from February 2019 through January 2022. Chief Myers first retired from the agency as a Captain in 2018 but returned the following year to take on the role as Chief.  County Executive Ball appointed her as the first…

Courtney D’Allaird (they/them) has spent most of their adult life focusing on anti-bias training and consulting. Courtney currently owns their own private training and consultant firm, which was established in 2007. They also work with the New York State’s Anti-Defamation League as a lead trainer for the World of Difference Institute. Courtney has trained over…

Darnell Davenport is a 33-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). He joined the LAPD and rose through the ranks of police officer, detective, sergeant, and lieutenant working various patrol, investigative, and administrative assignments. After more than three decades of service, he retired and joined the Birmingham Police Department (BPD) as Deputy Police…

David Cohen has over 20 years of experience managing and facilitating sales training and building learning for software implementations, intake programs, customer service processes, sales management activities and product applications. He has partnered with various lines of business to understand needs and design solutions to best meet their objectives. David holds master’s degrees in Business…

Denise Ham has been a facilitator for the Anti-Defamation League (ADL)’s “A World of Difference” Institute for over 20 years. She has trained students and empowered them to address issues of discrimination and bullying in their schools. In working with students and educators, she helps raise awareness of the value of cultural competency and a…

Donna Brumfield is a Diversity & Cultural Education consultant and facilitator. She has over 25 years of service in secondary public education. Donna is a certified life coach and restorative justice practitioner. Donna is also a published author and wrote the book, I Know Who I Am: Stories of Race, Racism & 21st Century Realities.…

Dr. Nancy Kaplan is a long-time educator, community advocate, and proponent of social justice. She has spent her career in higher education at St. John’s University, most currently in the role of Associate Provost. She oversees external partnership development and programs related to academics, student affairs and athletics.  Dr. Kaplan has also taught courses in…