Delphia L. Howze is the Chief Inclusion Officer at the U.S. Dept of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and CEO of D. Howze Solutions, LLC, a diversity and inclusion (D&I) consultancy. With 20+ years of experience, she is a recognized leader in HR and D&I, specializing in strategies that foster inclusive workplaces, talent development, and leadership coaching. Delphia collaborates with executives to implement impactful HR and D&I initiatives. At ORNL, she drives efforts to enhance diversity, engagement, and accessibility. Her expertise spans retail, banking, energy, logistics, and higher education. A SHRM-certified professional, Delphia holds a BA from the U of Pittsburgh, an MBA from Point Park U, and a Project Management certification from Villanova. Her upcoming book, Including You! Leading Inclusion From Where You Are, reinforces her mission to build inclusive workplaces where all thrive