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MEET THE MESSENGER
Meet Brian C. Starks,
A Crusader for Equality.
Hi, I’m Dr. Brian Chad Starks, a nationally recognized critical criminologist, action scientist, and social justice advocate. With expertise in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and disrupting Implicit Bias, I am committed to transforming communities. Born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, I pursued my education in Sociology at Wofford College and furthered my studies with a Master’s in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies from the University of South Carolina. I earned my doctorate in Criminology from the University of Delaware, laying a strong foundation for my work in social justice.
25 Years
Championing Social Justice
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
COACHING
My comprehensive coaching packages are designed to foster personal growth, cultural understanding, diversity appreciation, and respect for all individuals, creating a more inclusive and just society.
Identity Awareness Package
Unlock the power of understanding your identity with our comprehensive Identity Awareness Package. This package is meticulously designed to help individuals and groups delve into the complexities of identity, uncovering labels, stereotypes, and biases. By exploring the domains of self-development, professional development, and leadership, participants will gain a holistic understanding of themselves and their unique contributions to the world through a social justice lens.
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Culture Connection Package
Immerse yourself in the richness of cultural understanding with our Culture Connection Package. This comprehensive program is crafted to help individuals and groups explore the intricate layers of culture, encompassing cultural awareness, cultural competency, and cultural appropriation. By engaging with these critical domains, participants will develop a profound appreciation for their own cultural heritage and the diverse cultures around them, fostering social justice and equity.
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Diversity Embrace Package
Experience the transformative power of diversity with our Diversity Embrace Package. This comprehensive program is designed to help individuals and groups understand and appreciate the vast spectrum of diversity, focusing on diverse ways of thinking, being, doing, and living. By engaging with these critical domains, participants will learn to value and leverage differences, fostering a more inclusive and innovative environment committed to social justice.
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Respect and Dignity Package
Cultivate a culture of respect and high regard for oneself and others with our Respect and Dignity Package. This comprehensive program is designed to help individuals and groups understand and embody respect in all interactions, focusing on the critical domains of identity, culture, and diversity. By engaging with these areas, participants will learn to appreciate and value differences,
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Customized Facilitation Package
Dr. Brian Chad Starks offers a unique opportunity for institutions to engage in a customized interactive session tailored to their specific needs. Whether the focus is on enhancing organizational culture, addressing specific social justice challenges, or developing targeted training programs, Dr. Starks will collaborate with your team to design a session that meets your objectives.
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Interact with Dr. Starks just once and you’ll immediately understand his commitment to issues of social justice and equity. His engaging style and commanding presence leads individuals, organizations and communities to higher levels of consciousness and action. For additional information, contact him below.
WHAT CLIENTS HAVE SAID
I first saw Chad when he delivered one of the most compelling presentations about broadening the participation of minoritized students in STEM that I had ever heard. The way he masterfully threaded criminal sociology with the culture of undergraduate STEM education fundamentally changed how I view my work. Later, as I got to know Chad, I found him to be authentic, wholly committed, and full of energy – nothing short of an inspiration. He lives the work that he does! As a keynote speaker for several of AAC&U’s STEM institutes and conferences, Chad has always been well-received, offering attendees a provocative look into their motivations and desires for a more diverse and competitive STEM workforce and challenging them to confront not only the systems and structures of oppression in STEM but also themselves.
Kelly Mack, PhD
Vice President for Undergraduate STEM Education; and Executive Director, Project Kaleidoscope American Association of Colleges & UniversitiesI wanted to reach back out and let you know what an impact that you had here at Wake Tech. Based on conversations you lead, we were able to implement a START (STEM Academic Research & Training) Ambassador program. In this program former START Interns (those conducting undergraduate research) were trained in the art of storytelling, mentored to develop their story around START, and then invited into various math and science classrooms to share their stories. We were awarded an internal grant to compensate those ambassadors for their time. Because of you we plan to install the ambassador portion as a permanent part of our program.
Jackie Swanik, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Mathematics, Sciences, and EngineeringUpon hearing his lecture, I have worked hard with the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee at the University of Connecticut to bring Dr. Starks for a visit. He will deliver a keynote speech where participants will “get uncomfortable, to get comfortable,” as Dr. Starks puts it, by speaking truth to power in STEM and engaging the audience with community science concepts. He will also facilitate a dialogue of similar topics with graduate and faculty members of our UConn STEM community. From this visit, I am hopeful that keynote participants will take away newfound value for community science and that dialogue attendees will feel empowered to continue these discussions and organize to actualize change.
