DESHONNA
COLLIER-GOUBIL
Portfolio & CV
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ABOUT ME
People Culture leader with 10+ years of experience managing broad scale organizational Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies and learning strategies within a global matrix organization, delivering outcomes. Proven track record of influencing leaders. Demonstrated ability to build inclusive networks & relationships with a broad range of high-level, in-demand candidates with expertise and passion for Justice, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Skillful in analyzing root-cause issues, and matching strategies to business solutions.
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Podcasts
Below are featured podcasts, panel discussions, and other speaking engagements. featuring Dr. Collier.
Every Voice Now Podcast Interview
Dr. Collier discusses Power Women book and reads an excerpt from her chapter.
Race Today Podcast Panel Discussion
A conversation celebrating Black Women, acknowledging their challenges, owning their successes and cherishing their unique and beautiful lived experiences!
Mutuality Matters Podcast Interview
Dr. Collier discusses being a mom in higher education and other executive industries.
APU Faculty Profile
Dr. Collier explains her approach to teaching and learning.
Heretic Happy Hour Podcast Interview
Why does the "Land of the Free" have the highest incarceration rate? Dr. Collier examines our criminal justice System with our Heretic of the Week.
CCCU Advance Magazine Interview
Dr. Collier and Dr. Yuen are interviewed by university president, Dr. Phipps to discuss Power Women book.
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EXPERIENCE
Professional Experience
Interim Dean, School of Behavioral & Applied Sciences
Azusa Pacific University
Founding Chair, Department of Criminal Justice
Azusa Pacific University
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
Biola University
Led a school comprised of 9 departments. Approximately 100 faculty and 20 staff persons. Managed an $18 million dollar budget.
Developed a criminal justice department and major for both traditional and post traditional undergraduate students on main campus and three satellite campuses.
Taught research methods and other sociology courses, designed and served as program director for criminology concentration within the sociology major.
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
Ph.D. Sociology, Howard University
M.A. Theology, Fuller Graduate Schools
B.A., Sociology, Langston University
Emphasis in Criminology and Race, Class, Gender Studies.
Focused on Black Liberation Theologies/Womanist Theology
First generation community college transfer student.