Don Trahan, Jr., PhD, DBA
Don Trahan Jr., PhD, DBA, is an accomplished organizational change strategist, leadership development professional, educator, and licensed professional counselor with more than 15 years of experience helping organizations strengthen their people, culture, and performance. His work centers on creating inclusive, equitable, and sustainable environments where employees and leaders are positioned to grow, contribute, and thrive.
Throughout his career, Dr. Trahan has partnered with organizations across multiple sectors and industries to assess complex workplace challenges, strengthen leadership capacity, and design business solutions that align with organizational goals, values, and strategic priorities. His approach combines organizational insight, behavioral science, counseling expertise, and measurable performance indicators to help organizations move beyond short-term initiatives and create meaningful, lasting change.
Drawing from his extensive academic preparation and professional experience, Dr. Trahan brings a distinctive interdisciplinary perspective to organizational change and leadership development. He uses research, data, and practical industry knowledge to create innovative and forward-thinking strategies in areas such as organizational culture, employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, inclusion, talent development, and change management.
Dr. Trahan is especially passionate about helping organizations transform their values into measurable actions. His work supports leaders in identifying organizational barriers, developing accountable strategies, improving workplace relationships, and building cultures where inclusion and equity are integrated into everyday practices rather than treated as isolated initiatives. Through thoughtful analysis, targeted metrics, and customized solutions, he helps organizations achieve stronger outcomes while remaining responsive to the needs of their employees and the communities they serve.
Dr. Trahan holds a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from the University of New Mexico and a doctorate in business administration (DBA) from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
It is with great excitement that we introduce “Dialogue with Dr. Don”, a new and innovative way of addressing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and leadership development in a global environment.
Named one of the most inspiring DEI Leaders to follow in 2023, for the last few months, Dr. Don has been working with his team to merge the arts (e.g., music, stepping, dancing) with DEI education and professional development. Signature programming include the following sessions:
“The Struggle to Strength National Tour”
“Black Men and Mental Health Retreat”
“The Process is the Prize”: Journey to PhD and Beyond
“Don’t Give In; Don’t Give Out; Don’t Give Up”
“There Is a Purpose in Your Storm”
“What’s Your Why?”
“Lead with Authencity and Trust”
“Give It A Voice: Mental Health”
“Combating Imposter Syndrome”
“Emotional Intelligence”
“Inclusive: Leadership in a Global Environment”
“Do You Hear What I Hear?”: An introduction to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
“Let’s Talk about Bias”
“Am I Overreacting?”: Everyday Microaggressions
“Do You See What I See?”: The Lens through which we Experience the World
“Harmonizing Diversity – The Rhythm of Inclusion”
Dr. Don is taking his years of experience in Corporate America, academia, consulting, clinical mental health counseling, and professional speaking, and charting a new path with Global Equity Entertainment that will educate and activate audiences.
Creating a culture of belonging for all is the driving force behind “Dialogue with Dr. Don.” While serving as a consultant for a Fortune 500 company, Dr. Don learned that belonging is a key driver of engagement, which is directly correlated with retention, performance, and productivity. He has never been more motivated and eager to expand his reach in order to help companies and institutions cultivate an experience where ALL will feel valued, respected, and supported!!
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Work With Dr. Don
Keynote Speaker
DEI Training
DEI Program Evaluation
Human Capital Management
Executive Leadership Development
Asynchronous Content Development
DEI Consultation
Formative and Summative Research Evaluation
New Student Orientation
Business Case Assessment and Strategic Implementation
Professional Development
DEI Content Development
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
Organizational Climate Assessment
Global Inclusive Excellence Framework Development
Experiential Learning Exhibition
"The process Is The Prize"
