Dr. LaDonna Butler – Ally and Counselor Educator & Supervisor

“It’s hard to hate up close’ … Beginning with this line, Dr. Fowlkes is deeply inspiring and informative. Integrating the facts and experience of a critical segment of our identity, Dr. Fowlkes uses his personal and professional experience to inform our collective understanding in a transformational way. I left his presentation better informed, deeper connected and inspired to ‘do more.’ Experiential in his approach, participants will leave better informed and prepared to address their own understanding and implicit bias regarding diverse populations. I highly recommend this individual to teach, facilitate and transform your organizations.”

Company: The Well
Position: Chief Executive Officer

Chasity Chandler, LMHC, MCAP, ICADC, CST, CDWF

“Ashlee is very knowledgeable and passionate about educating and advocating for the LGBTQ+ population. As an Ally who also counsels and trains in this arena I thoroughly appreciated his attention to detail and warm and inviting approach during his training. If you are looking for a corporate or business trainer in this arena, you will not find one more qualified than Dr. Fowlkes. He is Sex Therapist approved!”

Company: Center for Sexual Health and Wellness
Position: Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Susan Williams

“I have had the opportunity to sit in three trainings with Dr. Fowlkes on the topics concerning LGBT+issues. Each training was thoughtfully presented. Dr. Fowlkes met people where they were and guided us in an engaging yet informative manner. I didn’t learn much about LGBT+issues in graduate school, but now have a much deeper and more insightful understanding. I highly recommend Dr. Fowlkes as a trainer on these issues and recently referred a college student studying transgender issues to Dr. Fowlkes for guidance on the presentation.”

Company: Virginia Department of Corrections
Position: Organizational Development Manager

Bobbi Vernon

“In a learning environment, adults primarily require two things: 1) a safe environment in which to have 2) a safe conversation. That is, a place where they can ask questions freely without fear of looking stupid. Dr. Fowlkes has a gift for creating a safe and nurturing learning environment so people can become comfortable talking and asking questions about sexuality, diversity, and inclusion. Dr. Fowlkes easily breaks down barriers to what may be an awkward or uncomfortable topic: he uses open-ended questions to create inclusivity; he prompts for more responses to demonstrate diversity in opinions; he gently explores with the audience the shades of gray, the what-ifs. By providing context based on his personal experience and the LGBTQ+ community, Dr. Fowlkes elicits an educated audience—and more importantly, an empathetic audience—who is put at ease. The result is a collective internal awakening. It’s palpable. The result is an audience who is prompted to ask, “What can I do…?” “How do I…?” Dr. Fowlkes puts the audience in control by empowering them with knowledge AND understanding. It truly is a powerful and transformational learning experience.”

Company: CFA Institute
Position: Manager, Relationship Management Training