O’KenZoe Selassie, Ph.D
I Am - O'KenZoe
It's is my pleasure (professionally it's my mission) to provide support as an ICF certified executive coach, as an experienced organizational management consultant, trainer, and certified mediator to professionals and organizations seeking a confidential third-party thought partner to help navigate the complexities of workplace dynamics related to diversity-equity-inclusion-antiracism, community engagement, and career momentum and mobility.
There are infinite paths to greatness, excellence, harmony, and prosperity. As an inherent way-maker, pathfinder, and problem-solver, I am always delighted to embark on a journey with someone willing to take the first steps toward their desired goals. I am - O'KenZoe
Services
O'KenZoe's passion for his work is evident in his commitment to creating humanizing and inclusive environments where thought-partnering, problem-solving, and an effortlessness to make lofty work feel less heavy have become synonymous with his name and approach to his professional expertise as a DEI practitioner, executive coach, strategic consultant, and scholar.
Executive Coaching
Consulting
Public Speaking
Training & Workshops
A Few Firsts
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First Chief Grants and Contracts Management Officer (Chief Development Officer) to establish and oversee operations of the Office of Grants and Contracts Management for the Government of District of Columbia, District Department of the Environment
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Proposed the first African American studies curriculum minor at while serving as Department Chair of English, World Languages, and Mass Communication at Benedict College
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First Nigerian-American Academic Dean overseeing 11 academic departments at City College of San Francisco
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First Chief Diversity Officer & Ombuds directing the design and operation of the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer and the Office of the Ombuds for the San Mateo County Community College District
(O'KenZoe & Grandmother)
O'KenZoe in Action
