Anita Polite-Wilson, Ph.D., affectionally known as Dr. Anita, is a C-Suite trusted advisor, board director, executive coach, workshop facilitator, and organizational development consultant helping leaders and teams navigate complexity and change associated with Diversity initiatives by accelerating awareness and changing cultures. With over 20 years of experience, she is a scholar-practitioner with expertise in adult learning theory, change management, and organizational leadership initiatives for corporate, government, and non-profit entities. 

She holds a B.S. in Management from Pepperdine University, an M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Biola University, along with an M.A. and Ph.D. in Human and Organizational Systems from Fielding Graduate University.

Expertise

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Thought Leader & Speaker, Sustainable Workforce & Culture Transformation Strategist, Workforce Psychological Safety & Change Management Practitioner, international speaker, author, and host of the Keeping It Real with Dr. Anita podcast

Credentials

Academy to Innovate HR certified Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) Specialist, Fearless Organization certified Psychological Safety Practitioner, Gallup certified Strengths Coach, iPEC Certified Professional Coach.