About Diversity Leadership Alliance
Diversity Leadership Alliance is the premier Diversity Education organization in Arizona. We provide thought-provoking Diversity equity inclusion training, leadership guidance, and continued support to help cultivate an inclusive community where everyone is valued and respected.
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Educational Workshops
DLA hosts monthly workshops, with attendance averaging over 150 attendees each month. We feature world-class diversity practice leaders who promote leadership skills and educate attendees on a wide variety of topics. Participants gain valuable tools and information that can be implemented in their organizations and communities.
Upcoming Workshops
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Annual Diversity Conference
Our 25th Annual Conference, “Cultivating Equity, Nurturing Belonging, Strengthening Community,” honors a quarter century of partnership, progress, and purpose. The conference is a gathering of leaders to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and build workplaces and communities where people can truly thrive.
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Youth Leadership Academy
The DLA Youth Leadership Academy supports Phoenix-area high school students. It is designed to support students transitioning from school to work or college, with tools and resources to help build their leadership skills. Students attend monthly workshops and are eligible to apply for DLA scholarships.
Youth Leadership Program
From Our Co-Founder Marion Kelly
At Diversity Leadership Alliance, now more than ever before, our commitment is and will always be to create a powerful platform for transformative education and meaningful dialogue. Through these invaluable learning opportunities, we empower individuals and organizations to cultivate professional growth, deepen understanding, and harness diversity as a cornerstone of innovation and success. Companies that genuinely embrace diversity don’t just foster inclusive cultures, they attract top talent, drive performance, and secure a competitive edge in today’s dynamic marketplace.
Our mission has never been more urgent as we navigate an increasingly complex and polarized world. At Diversity Leadership Alliance, we remain steadfast, and firm in championing agency, equity, belonging, and cultural humility for everyone. Our systemic and societal challenges are vast, but we know that when we come together as a collective force, we can drive transformative change.
Let us be clear: Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not political issues but fundamental basic human rights. Our vision is to continue providing education, leadership development, and advocating for all communities while fostering inclusive workplaces, which is as critical today as ever. Collectively, let’s amplify voices that have been overlooked. We can build a future where every individual is seen, heard, and valued. For over 24 years, the Diversity Leadership Alliance has navigated this landscape with courage, integrity, and resilience. With your continued support, we will push forward, creating lasting impact and meaningful progress for generations to come.
Sincerely,
DLA Co-Founder
Director, Community Affairs
Mayo Clinic (retired)
Partner with us
Thanks to the generous donations of companies such as Mayo Clinic, SRP, University of Phoenix, APS, Arizona SHRM and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona, DLA has been able to provide its thought-provoking workshops monthly at no cost to attendees. In addition, those donations help provide scholarships to our Youth Leadership Academy participants. Please help us by donating to the DLA, where your dollars help us empower an Inclusive Community.
Become a DLA Conference Partner today to help support all of DLA’s programs.
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Workshops / Webinars
Diversity Leadership Alliance proudly marks 25 years of cultivating equity, nurturing belonging, and strengthening communities. As we look to 2026, our Social Justice Events are grounded in the transformative power of education as a force for progress and possibility. We believe learning does more than inform. It mobilizes. It fuels collective action and unites people around a shared purpose to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Who Can Benefit from DLA’s Education Programs?
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Organizations Seeking Inclusive Growth
Our programs are designed to help leaders and employees at all levels embrace and drive positive change, enhancing team cohesion and organizational performance.
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Human Resources Professionals
Our diversity and inclusion workshops provide HR and DEI professionals with the skills to implement impactful policies and create a supportive work environment.
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Employees Across All Levels
Develop a deeper understanding of unconscious bias, improve interpersonal skills, and contribute to a more respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
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Educational Institutions and Youth Leaders
Our Youth Leadership Academy and educational workshops provide tools and resources for young leaders and institutions focused on fostering an inclusive and equitable environment.
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Community Organizations
Our diversity leadership program addresses systemic inequalities and promotes social justice. Community organizations can leverage our resources to drive meaningful change and build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Explore how our diversity equity and inclusion workshops in Phoenix, AZ can make a difference in your organization or community and take the next step towards creating a more equitable and inclusive environment.
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“Talk about it, even when its difficult because it is the only way for the conversations to evolve.”
Myoshi Maul
Leadership & Education Consultant – COX