Dr. Carla Thomas is president and founder of the Realize Leadership Group, a consultancy that specializes in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access services. Over the past decade, she has partnered with clients ranging from higher education to global fortune 500 organizations. Dr. Thomas currently sits on the advisory boards of Saint Joseph’s University’s Organizational & Leadership Development graduate program as well as the University of Pennsylvania’s Chief Learning Officer doctorate program. Dr. Thomas is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Saint Joseph’s University, and the University of Pennsylvania.