Andrea Hendricks

Andrea Hendricks, EdD, CDE is an executive who provides strategic vision, guidance, and tactical blueprint in the design, development, and execution of key human resources and diversity and inclusion programs (D&I). Experienced and successful in academic, corporate, and nonprofit environments. Hendricks has a career history of being tapped to establish and build new D&I programs and strengthen existing ones and a creative force who brings bold thinking and fresh perspectives around the D&I...See more

Andrea Hendricks, EdD, CDE is an executive who provides strategic vision, guidance, and tactical blueprint in the design, development, and execution of key human resources and diversity and inclusion programs (D&I). Experienced and successful in academic, corporate, and nonprofit environments. Hendricks has a career history of being tapped to establish and build new D&I programs and strengthen existing ones and a creative force who brings bold thinking and fresh perspectives around the D&I framework to build commitment, best practices, and program effectiveness. The BIG Journey: Bold Inclusion for Greatness is the power of diversity and inclusion essential for the future sustainability of every organization. BIG encourages individuals or organizations to build capacity around six diversity and inclusion engagement efforts. Dr. Hendricks has spent over 25 years designing, developing and delivering comprehensive diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives for major corporations. She has been recognized for her professional contributions to individuals and organizations by assisting them to think about D&I in a BIG way. She has presented numerous keynotes, workshops and seminars on diversity and inclusion and leadership development. Open your mind and be prepare to be inspired by a dynamic approach from a thought leader, coach, speaker, and respected diversity and inclusion expert. Dr. Hendricks shares a proven framework to empower individuals and leaders in organizations to leverage, experience, develop and cultivate diversity and inclusion superpowers for their environments that will drive positive organizational change and employee engagement. Her work has been praised by top diversity thought leaders. Hendricks lives in Kansas City, Missouri (Lees Summit area) with her husband, Terrance Hendricks. See less