IDC® Leadership Team

Meet the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Experts Leading Our Research-driven Programs

At the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)®, we believe that meaningful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are built on a foundation of research and education. By leveraging the latest findings, organizations can design strategies proven to drive lasting impact. Through education, employees gain awareness, understanding, and the skills needed to become authentic allies and changemakers in the workplace.


Our commitment to advancing DEI is shared across our leadership team. With diverse backgrounds and perspectives, we are united by a single purpose: to create equitable, inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive.


We are proud of our dedicated team whose passion and expertise make this mission possible. Their work is the driving force behind our ability to create meaningful change around the world.

IDC Leadership

Our leadership team is responsible for day-to-day operations of the Institute for Diversity Certification (IDC)®. They are passionate about our mission and dedicated to modeling the behaviors and skills exhibited in our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) courses and exams.

Leah Smiley, CDE®, IDC-EIE®

Leah Smiley, CDE®

Founder & President

Derwin Smiley, AMBP-L™️

Derwin Smiley, AMBP-L™️
Chief Executive Officer

Michele Williams

Michele Williams
Global Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Delmar Lee, PhD, CDE®

D. I. Lee, PhD, CDE®

Global Vice President, DEI Education and Training

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