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Dr. Marvin Whitfield is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwestern Ohio and the Founder of the Blue Force Mobile Training Team. Before moving to the private & nonprofit sector, Whitfield served as a Team Leader and Senior Instructor on a Department of Defense contract and conducted numerous training missions for the United States Army Intelligence Center of Excellence Training Division.
His previous work experience also included more than two decades of law enforcement, where he retired as a Police Commander. Whitfield's educational background consists of a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Criminal Justice, a master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, and a Master of Business Administration: specializing in Human Resource Management and holds a certification in Psychology of Leadership.
He serves his community as a Rotarian, a member of the Perrysburg Coalition for Inclusion and Social Justice, and a Special Deputy with the Wood County Sheriff's Office. Whitfield sits on of several committees whose mission centers around promoting social equality and youth resilience.
This presentation provides insight into the three critical tools needed to mitigate implicit bias. Developing these skills will assist in removing the hidden barriers within the world of philanthropy and move us toward greater inclusion and fairness.
Enhance participants' awareness, knowledge, and skills in the area of implicit bias. These are the three essential skills necessary to enhance an individual's level of cultural competence.