About The Founder & Executive Director

Mother, wife, author [Be Right Or Be Effective (March 2023), and Good Intentions, Bad Results: A Practical Guide to Build Intercultural Confidence and Healthier Relationships at Work, Home, and School (August 2023), artist, interculturalist, and a World-renown Miraval Thought Leader bridging theory and practice in the DEI and self-care space. Phyllis has over 25 years of international touchpoints with tens of thousands of people with experience in trauma-informed diversity, equity and inclusion training and facilitation, leadership coaching, conflict communication, intercultural competence, and organizational development.  

Phyllis received her BA from Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Ga., a Master of Adult Education from the University of MN, and a Master of Clinical Social Work from St. Catherine’s University. She is one of the international training faculty of the Intercultural Development Inventory that assesses intercultural competence. She was an adjunct professor who studied diversity and experienced cultural trends from Iceland to Dubai and the deep south to the West Coast. She helps others leverage their identities and experiences to foster healthy relationships for more inclusive workplace outcomes and homelife satisfaction.  

As a former psychotherapist, self-described “edutainer,” and “intellectual activist,” she believes in meeting people where they are without blame, shame, or judgment. Phyllis is passionate that a sense of humility balanced with confidence and a deep reverence for human complexity is vital. Phyllis uses she/her pronouns and identifies as a Black, straight, cis-gender woman with hidden disabilities and a belief in a higher power. 

Through laughter and human connection, Phyllis continues encouraging people to examine their life experiences and practice key life lessons with humor and grace. As a lifelong learner, Phyllis is currently a doctoral student studying Leadership for Change, specializing in Evidence-Based Coaching. 

Phyllis is also the President and Founder of Pursuing Intercultural Needs & Knowledge (PINK) Consulting, LLC, which provides the above areas of expertise for individuals, teams, and organizations globally. Phyllis brings shine and leaves light wherever she goes. Learn more about Phyllis at pinkconsultingllc.com.