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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The BIOP Board of Directors is comprised of elected officers responsible for defining policies, managing growth, and advancing the mission, vision and goals of BIOP. By serving on the BIOP Board, directors exercise a major impact on the strategic direction of the organization.

2024 - 2026 POSITIONS

Chair

Sertrice Shipley

Sertrice Shipley is the CEO and Founder of Plan to Action, an inclusion and culture consulting firm. Prior to leading Plan To Action, Sertrice made significant contributions as Co-Owner & Chief Consulting Officer of Mattingly Solutions. She is also co-author of Inclusalytics: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Leaders Use Data to Drive their Work. Her dynamic consulting has benefited clients like the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Khan Academy, and American Humane, delivering comprehensive DEI solutions ranging from executive advising to behavioral change strategies.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Sertrice is deeply committed to community service. In addition to being Chair of the board for Blacks in I/O, Sertrice serves on the Board of Directors for the Lucy Daniels Center and the Board of Advisors for GoBe Kids. Additionally, she contributes her time and insights to national organizations like the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority.

A respected DEI thought leader and public speaker, Sertrice has been invited to speak at prominent events like the Society for Human Resource Management, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and various city Chamber events across the United States. Residing in Raleigh, North Carolina with her husband Abraham and their dog Winston, Sertrice continues her mission through Plan To Action, leveraging her deep-rooted knowledge and commitment to foster inclusive workplace cultures and drive meaningful change in inclusion and culture strategy implementation.

Connect with Sertrice at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sertrice/

Vice Chair

VACANT

Secretary

Janiece Smith

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!"

Communications Chair

VACANT

Board Member At - Large

Jimez Ashby

Jimez Ashby Jr. is a dynamic Industrial-Organizational Psychologist, with years of multifaceted and progressive experience, specializing in Human Capital, Organizational Agility, and Change Management. Renowned for his expertise in DEIA, digital transformation, and cultural evolution, Jimez combines forward-thinking strategies with innovative technologies to drive impactful organizational change. His proficiency in human-centered design, user experience, and appreciative inquiry enables him to lead transformative projects that enhance operational efficiency and user satisfaction, making him a trusted leader in navigating complex organizational challenges and fostering growth. Jimez is also the President and Chief Behavioral & Organizational Scientist at Third Eye Synergy a minortiy-owned innovation practice specializing in Human Capital, Organizational Effectiveness, Diversity, Equity, and inclusion, emphasizing the interplay between people, processes, and technology.

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