Delphia L. Howze, Shrm Cp, Phr
About Delphia L. Howze, Shrm Cp, Phr
Delphia L. Howze is the Chief Inclusion Officer at Chief, where she has worked since 2023. With over 20 years of experience in diversity and inclusion, she has held various leadership roles in higher education and corporate settings, and is recognized as an influential leader in the field.
Current Work at Chief
Delphia L. Howze serves as the Chief Inclusion Officer at Chief, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion within the organization. Chief is known for its commitment to empowering women leaders, and Howze's expertise in inclusion strategy contributes to this mission. Her work is based in Alcoa, Tennessee, where she has been instrumental in developing initiatives that foster an inclusive workplace culture.
Previous Experience in Higher Education
Before joining Chief, Howze worked at the University of Tennessee System as the Chief Inclusion Strategy Officer from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she led efforts to enhance diversity and inclusion across the university system. Prior to that, she served as the HR Director for Employee Relations and Development at Ithaca College from 2017 to 2020, where she managed employee relations and development programs. Additionally, she was an Adjunct Professor at Ithaca College during the same period.
Educational Background
Delphia L. Howze has a robust educational background. She earned a Doctor of Education (EdD) from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Point Park University, where she studied Business Administration. Furthermore, she studied Project Management and achieved a Master Certification from Villanova University. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Pittsburgh.
Achievements in Diversity and Inclusion
Howze is recognized as an influential leader in the field of Diversity & Inclusion, often referred to as the Inclusion Strategist. She has over 20 years of experience in leveraging human capital to create inclusive environments. Her previous roles include serving as HR Manager of Diversity & Inclusion at SHRM and Manager of D&I and Corporate HR at Penske Truck Leasing. She founded D. Howze Solutions, LLC to provide strategic HR and Diversity & Inclusion management services.
Authorship and Upcoming Publication
Delphia L. Howze is an author and is set to publish her book titled 'Including You: Leading inclusion from where you are' in May 2024. The book aims to provide insights and strategies for leading inclusion efforts in various environments. Her work reflects her commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion practices across different sectors.