VICTOR CHEARS (HE/HIM)

Dr. Chears is a management consultant, coach, and racial justice advocate. Rooted by his values, he strives to give all by leading with humility, humor, and empathetic listening. In his professional practice, he focuses on assessing the needs of stakeholders and assisting in the development of workable solutions while honoring the humanity in everyone. He seeks to create safe spaces where connection and mutuality can be achieved to create successful outcomes. Through his years of diverse experience, he has served as a trusted advisor, confidant, collaborator, mentor, problem solver, and strategist. Core areas of focus include change management; racial, social, and economic justice; strategic planning; leadership and team development; and executive coaching. His has strong experience working with the progressive, social, governmental, and philanthropic sectors with union leaders and teams, progressive movement initiatives, and coalition building for racial justice and equity. His passion is working with organizations and leaders striving to make a difference. He holds a doctorate in Education from Fielding Graduate University and a BA in Psychology from Yale University. Dr. Chears is also a racial healing practitioner using methodologies developed through the Truth, Racial Healing, Transformation