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Meet the CEO

Dr. Carleen Carey is a public educator with over 15 years of experience across K-12 and higher education sectors. Before founding Akoma Leadership Consulting, she served as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Director of Public Outreach and Equity, College and Career Readiness Manager, and Instructor of Record for government, non-profit, and higher education organizations. In these roles, she led a portfolio of programs including Hidden Histories, EEOC Training Corner, Women’s Leadership Lunch, and Community Coalition. In the K-12 sector, Dr. Carey led the transition to remote education for Career and Technical Education teachers through professional workshops such as Race and Ability in the CTE Classroom, Tech Tune-Ups for CTE Teachers, and Digital Download: Connecting Students with Careers. She also taught Human Diversity, Power, and Opportunity in the Teacher Certification program at Michigan State University. Dr. Carey currently teaches African American Authors from 1700-1900, African-American Authors from 1900-present, and early American Literature at the University of Maryland Global Campus. In her free time, she enjoys quilting, raising chickens, and making jam.

Mission & Values

Our mission is to guide organizations in activating values-based leadership and cultural competency. 

Our values of transformative reciprocity, respect, responsibility, and community live in our practices, programs, and policies. 

Our Clients

We have had the opportunity to work with universities, as well as local and federal government agencies.

Here are a few clients we worked with:

  • What People Are Saying

    “Dr. Carey is a gifted speaker & skilled presenter. After attending her lecture on increasing support for diverse candidates in tech I was blown away by her authority on topics of equitable best practices. I left the training energized by the tangible strategies shared on advancing cultural competencies in the workplace. ”

    -Erica P.

  • What People Are Saying

    “Dr. Carey’s trainings have been an exceptional pillar of support and guidance. Her unwavering assistance not only validates the experiences I had as a college student but also as a current working professional. With her, there is no judgment; instead, her workshops graciously provided me with strategies that can navigate any professional situation. Dr. Carey’s vast knowledge and array of toolkits are extremely helpful when, even the seemingly "small" problems appear impossible. Above all, her authenticity shines through as she genuinely strives to help others succeed in life and foster a community built on respect, responsibility, and abundant resources.”

    -Marita R.

  • What People Are Saying

    “Thank you so much for giving a phenomenal presentation to Administration for Children and Families staff yesterday. We have gotten so much positive feedback from staff, and most have noted that the discussion was much needed, timely, and refreshing. We greatly appreciate the honest and open dialogue, along with the many resources and templates you provided to help us prioritize our self-care."

    —Nikita W.

Motivation comes from the heart — and Akoma is here to help you find your rhythm.

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