Dr Deanna Kimbrel-Hopkins, Founder and CEO, Kimbrel Management Consulting

Dr Deanna Kimbrel-Hopkins, Founder and CEO, Kimbrel Management Consulting

  • Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC). 
  • She is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years.

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Overview

Dr. Deanna Kimbrel- Hopkins, founder of Kimbrel Management Consulting, shares her journey from HR strategy to transformational DEI leadership. In this powerful conversation, she unveils how authentic inclusion—not policies—creates thriving workplaces, empowered leaders, and lasting cultural change.

00:39- About Dr Deanna Kimbrel-Hopkins

  • Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC). 
  • She is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years.

06:52- How can HR leaders stay credible while challenging workplace inequities?

  • Stay authentic and true to your values when addressing inequities.
  • Have the courage to raise difficult issues professionally and respectfully.
  • Use your voice effectively to drive change while maintaining integrity and trust.

13:12- What are some early warning signs that workplace culture may be excluding certain groups?

  • When only certain cultural or religious holidays are recognized while others are ignored.
  • When employees must use personal time for their own religious or cultural observances.
  • When organizational calendars and policies lack flexibility to respect diverse traditions.

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  • Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC). 
  • She is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years.

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