Rob Marsh

“Dr. Fowlkes is an exemplary leader in DEI initiatives and I would highly recommend him to any organization looking to advance the conversation around equity and empowerment for their LGBTQ+ employees. He was instrumental to Kindred Healthcare’s launching of our first Employee Resource Group for our LGBTQ+ employees and allies. In providing the keynote address during our launch event, he spoke from a place of deep knowledge and passion and helped nurture an environment of inclusiveness and celebration. We’ve received feedback from countless colleagues how impactful and inspirational Dr. Fowlkes presentation has been to our teams. Professional, humble, and insightful, he has been a pleasure to work with and we look forward to accessing his services in the future.”

Company: Kindred Healthcare
Position: Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

David Nachef

“Dr. Fowlkes and I first met years ago at an Out & Equal Workplace Conference and that chance encounter set off a working relationship that has grown into a strong partnership over the years. I managed Lockheed Martin’s global LGBTQIA+ Leadership Conference and through that was able to bring in Dr. Fowlkes for five different sessions over the last two years. Each topic has been a unique offering that he customized specifically for our events and audiences, which speaks volumes to his abilities to find unique content and messaging to relate to people at all different places in their journeys. He’s been a great addition to our line-up of Speakers and I highly recommend him to those looking for unique offerings relevant to our times.”

Company: Lockheed Martin
Position: Finance Manager

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

“Dr. Fowlkes 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