Tony Holmes
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Guest Facilitator
"I love people. Seeing others thrive is important to me. The journey of coaching others to help them unlock their passions, ideas, and truths needed to achieve their dreams in life ignites a fire in me. My coaching practice includes communication training, diversity, relationships, career transitions, life, and personal development."
Tony Holmes is a leadership development and diversity professional from Houston, TX. He has managed change and scaled impact across multiple sectors as a consultant, coach, and leader. At the United Way of Greater
Houston, he designs talent programming and leads the organization’s strategy to center equity across all operations and programs. Tony is an Intellectual Contributor and Guest Facilitator for Humessence in the space of Diversity and Inclusion, and a co-host of the Present Professional Podcast.Â
Education & Credentials:
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Bachelor's, Communication/Sociology
- Stephen F. Austin State University, Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
- University of Southern California, Doctor of Education - EdD, Organizational Change & Leadership (Class 2025)
- Rice University - Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, Essentials of Human Resources
- CDI (Coach Diversity Institute) Coach
- Gallup Global Strengths Coach
- IAP Certified Relationship Coach
Approaches & Expertise: DEI group coaching, DEI assessments and implementation, Gallup Strengths coaching and organization implementation, interpersonal communication training, science of interpersonal communication
My Ideal Clients: Executives, managers, directors (corporate and non-profit). Teams, groups, individuals.