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Demetrius Thornton
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Keynote Speaker/Writer
Providing frameworks for success in business and life are the hallmarks of my conversations with leaders and audiences alike. The responsibility to make an impact and help others is my daily mission.
Regardless of the stage, I enjoy learning about others as well as sharing my own perspectives. The most important question I ask myself is, “what is the impact I hope to have with this audience?”
Executive Coach
"We are always discovering new things about ourselves and learning how to harness and flex our gifts." – Demetrius Thornton
Diversity Practitioner & Strategy Consultant
Experience: 10+ years leading culturally competent, multi-faceted D&I solutions in the public and private sector.
Data Driven Approach: Identifying and telling the story through data. We tailor the message around insights to deliver a product to support change.
Interpreter: When DEI efforts require courage, a translator who communicates effectively to move your strategy forward.
Biography
Demetrius Thornton is an executive coach and talent leader with a career in diversity and business transformation that spans over ten years.
Currently, Demetrius is Head of Diversity & Inclusion in the Sports and Entertainment industry. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Diversity & Inclusion on Wall Street in financial services at Credit Suisse Bank.
Demetrius has also served as a senior government executive and advised municipal leaders on administrative policy, business optimization, crisis communication, and operational planning support for the City of New York.
In 2014, Demetrius was appointed Deputy Executive Director of Gracie Mansion and led meaningful and equitable experiences on behalf of the Mayor and First Lady of New York City, including diversity in the arts, cultural heritage programming, and STEM community training programs in partnership with Google and Black Girls Code. Before entering public service, he was a human capital and talent management business partner for various private sector companies.
Demetrius is a frequent speaker, passionate about sharing tools to help others navigate their own lanes for personal and professional growth. He has spoken at JP Morgan Chase, Google, Tennessee Valley Authority, Teach for America in partnership with the International Day of Purpose, is a top LinkedIn contributor and more.
He is a member of the Council of Urban Professionals Alumni Board and was a 2018 Fellow. In addition, he is a NYC Mayor’s Office of Appointments Flash Mentorship Program Mentor, NYC Service Volunteer, and facilitator at the Dream Center of Harlem. Demetrius is a graduate of Morehouse College and completed master’s studies at both Troy and Fordham University.
He is a native of Montgomery, Alabama and resides in Westchester County, NY with his wife and son.