Grieved by injustice?
BRIAN CHAD STARKS Ph.D.
MEET THE MESSENGER
Transform You and Your Community with Social Justice Coaching
I grew up in the Southern United States, in a setting that many would describe as dysfunctional. Despite these challenges, I emerged as a Son, Brother, Cousin, Uncle, Friend, Father, Grandfather, and Godfather. My academic journey includes an undergraduate degree in Sociology, a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, a Master’s Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Studies, and a PhD in Criminology. I attended predominantly Black schools from K-12 and then transitioned to predominantly white institutions for my higher education, receiving a student-athlete scholarship along the way. This diverse educational background set the stage for a varied professional career. I’ve worked as an Alcohol and Drugs Prevention Specialist, Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator, owner and CEO of a bail bonding company, and as a College Professor at both Historical Black Colleges and Universities and predominantly white institutions. Currently, I own a consulting firm that focuses on social justice and changing lives.
25 Years
Championing Social Justice
SERVICES AND PACKAGES
Identity Awareness Package
Description: 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
Description: 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.
Diversity Embrace Package
Description: 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.
Respect and Dignity Package
Description: 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, promoting an inclusive and harmonious environment grounded in social justice.
Customized Workshops and Facilitation
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. Drawing from his extensive background in law, criminology, and DEI, Dr. Starks will provide expert insights and practical solutions to address the unique challenges faced by your institution. This tailored approach ensures that participants receive relevant and actionable strategies to foster growth and improvement within their specific context.
SERVICE DESERVES MORE THAN A GOOD HEART, IT DESERVES A LEVEL OF EXPERTISE.
LET’S ELEVATE YOUR IMPACT
I believe that while a good heart is the foundation of service, it’s expertise that truly transforms intentions into meaningful impact. Over the years, I’ve seen how specialized knowledge when mixed with passion can elevate simple ideas into powerful forces of positive change. Eagerness alone isn’t enough; it’s the expertise that ensures our efforts make a real difference. If you’re ready to take your service to the next level and create lasting impact in your community, I’m here to help. Let’s work together to achieve excellence. Contact me today to begin your journey.
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.
