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Chair |
Sertrice Shipley
Sertrice Shipley, MS, is Co-Owner & Chief Consulting Officer of Mattingly Solutions, a woman-owned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting firm. Co-Author of Inclusalytics, How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Use Data to Drive Their Work, Sertrice is passionate about helping organizations use metrics to create data-driven DEI strategies that drive meaningful change. Some of her clients include, DICK’s Sporting Goods, Baltimore Tracks, and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Sertrice serves clients though DEI executive advising, DEI measurement consulting, and building/delivering inclusive behavioral change solutions. She is also a DEI thought leader, a sought after public speaker, and a leader in national organizations including the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and Blacks in I/O. Sertrice received her B.S. in Psychology from Emporia State University and her M.S. in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Radford University. She is currently located in Raleigh, North Carolina. Connect with Sertrice at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sertrice/
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Vice Chair | Crystal McDonald
Crystal McDonald, M.A. I.O. is a Ph.D. candidate in Industrial Organizational Psychology at The Chicago School. For over five years, she has provided probono consulting in The Arts related to strategy, talent management, statistical analysis & research, and board development, as well as coaching leaders of non-profits on organizational demands. Crystal McDonald served Intuit Art Museum for over two years on their Young Professional Board art acquisition committee and has served on the finance committee since 2023. Before this, she served on the education committee for Evanston Art Center & Pagus: Africa Board of Directors after serving as an educator for over five years in Springfield, MA. Ms. McDonald’s research focuses on social interactions' effect on individuals' exposure to visual stimuli, such as objects and colors, that impact the expression of personality, connection to environments, and creativity. In her free time, she owns HuesPalette, a consulting organization that provides research support for local businesses and The Arts. She gives back to her communities through donation-based consulting and coaching for emerging entrepreneurs who are starting their non-profits. She is also an advocate for individuals with disabilities from lower socioeconomic classes and rural areas. In 2024, Ms. McDonald curated exhibitions of Arts of Life from Glenview, IL, and a BIPOC group show at The Evanston Art Center. In 2023, her artwork was featured in a group show for the NAACP. It was a finalist for the National Art League's 92nd drawing competition, in which her self-portrait was featured at Omnibus, Art Gallery in Germany.
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Secretary |
Janiece is a Miami native who loves God, loves people, and is called to serve them. In 2009, she heard a message preached by Dr. Alvin D. Stewart, Jr. in Tallahassee, Florida, that encouraged her and others to be an answer in every room and situation. She took that to heart, and it became the foundation upon which The Answer Group Consulting, LLC—affectionately known as TAG Consulting—was built. She has worked in various industries for over 20 years as an administrator, customer service representative, financial analyst, dispatcher, regional manager, and executive director. She extracted transferable skills from each of these experiences that have made her a trusted name and an expert in organizational improvement. Because of that experience and education below, Janiece is an Industrial-Organizational Psychology Practitioner. Janiece's educational background includes a BS in Business Administration and an MS in Psychology with a concentration in Organizational Science (Industrial-Organizational Psychology) from Florida International University. She is also a licensed insurance agent in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. Janiece is a consummate professional who believes in partnering with others to help them achieve their wildest dreams. She knows having a solid foundation and support system is the key to success. If you were to ask her who she is, she would tell you, "I am an answer!"
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Treasurer |
VACANT
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Communications
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Corinthia Crawford is a champion for organizational culture change! With a master's degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology and a bachelor's in Business Marketing, she has used her skills and experience to foster a collaborative environment where everyone feels empowered to be present and to grow in their career through the focus of employee engagement and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEI&B). Corinthia has a diverse background and has worked in several different fields ranging from nonprofits to corporate, and her experience has led her to remain dedicated to continuous learning, developing and growth. Beyond her professional life, Corinthia can be found obsessively prioritizing all forms of self-care, including her favorite, which is dancing! She believes in nurturing organic spaces that allow individuals to feel heard, safe, and seen and hopes that just as dance does for her, she also provides this feeling to each and every person she crosses paths with.
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