Deborah L. Plummer, PhD is a psychologist and diversity thought leader with 30 years of professional experience. She is the founder of D.L. Plummer & Associates, a consulting firm that specialized in diversity management and organizational development. In this capacity, she consulted for a variety of national and international corporations including Fortune 500 companies, community mental health agencies, public and private school systems, and faith-based institutions. Deborah also has extensive experience inside organizations and has held positions as chief diversity officer, university professor, founding director of a graduate degree program in diversity management, and a staff psychologist. As a nationally recognized diversity management expert, her gift of taking apart theories of human differences and stating them in practical terms provides readers with information and inspiration while enhancing their diversity competencies both professionally and personally.