Gregory L. DeShields, CDE, CHE

Strategic Inclusive Leader:

Executive Director with a proven leadership and strategic management track record across diverse sectors.

2025 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS:

• 21st Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference “LGBTQ+ Symposium Tools for Leading & Motivating Through Change”
• Community Nexus Workforce Development Conference “Innovation in Technology & Education”
• NAAAHR New Jersey North “The Future of Work for Black Professionals”

IN THE NEWS:

• Cover Hoinser Magazine Outstanding Individuals of Business
• Hoinser Book, World Book of Professional Act of Success
• iHeart Media Elevating Voices Through Storytelling Podcast Interview
• "Preserve" Haddonfield's African American Community
• How to Enhance Community Engagement: Proven Tips and Strategies
• Supplier Diversity Black Belt Certification
• A Career Shaping the Hospitality Industry
• The Next Generation of Hospitality Leaders
• Hospitality Pro Greg DeShields Launch 'Something to Say' Podcast

VIDEO:

• PHL17 Planning Summer Vacations
• Xraised Interview Creating Global Connections
• 5 Tourism Trends

BLOG AND PODCAST:

• Blog Spot
• Something To Say Podcast

BOARD MEMBERSHIP:

• EBANMAN Inc.
• Greater Philadelphia Film Office
• The Green Book Institute
• Philadelphia Award
• Cheyney University (HRTM)
• Skål Philadelphia

ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION:

• National Association of African Americans in Human Resources
• National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals
• National Small Business