Dr. Jodi M.
About Dr. Jodi M.
Dr. Jodi M. serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead at Centric Consulting and has extensive experience in conflict resolution and organizational development. She holds a Ph.D. in African-American Studies and has worked in various roles across education and government, including as Ombudsman for Atlanta Public Schools.
Current Role at Centric Consulting
Dr. Jodi M. serves as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead at Centric Consulting. She has held this position since 2023. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that promote diversity and inclusion within the organization. Her expertise in conflict resolution and mediation enhances her ability to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Professional Experience in Public Service
Dr. Jodi M. has significant experience in public service, having worked as the Ombudsman of Neighborhoods for the City of Atlanta since 2022. Prior to this, she served as Ombudsman for Atlanta Public Schools from 2014 to 2016, where she managed over 1,600 cases of conflict escalation. Her role involved providing impartial and confidential recourse to individuals within the school system.
Educational Background
Dr. Jodi M. holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in African-American Studies from Temple University, where she studied from 1995 to 2006. She also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Development Management from The London School of Economics and Political Science in 2000. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from Hampton University in 1992.
Certifications and Specializations
Dr. Jodi M. is certified as an Advanced Mediator by the Atlanta Justice Center and as an Arbitrator by Henning Mediation and Arbitration. She is also a Certified Anger Management Specialist (Fellow) and holds certifications as a Trainer in Managing Workplace Conflict and as a Workplace Mediator. Her training includes a Certificate of Completion in Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman Theory and Practice from the International Ombudsman Association.
Previous Roles and Contributions
Dr. Jodi M. has held various roles in academia and industry. She worked as a Lecturer at Georgia State University for six months in 2010 and served as Special Assistant to the President at Spelman College from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, she was a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Consultant at Beam Suntory from 2019 to 2022, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at fostering an inclusive environment.