Research Discipline/Bio
My dissertation research focuses on transformative learning theory, black feminism, womanism and joy.
Most recently I was the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) at a global law firm in mid-town NY.
Prior to the CDEIO role I was at Meta (formerly Facebook) where I was the DE&I Global Talent Management Programs Leader. At Meta, I established and supported programming that advanced the careers of underrepresented employees and embedded DE&I in the culture.
I began my career in academia and subsequently moved on to leadership roles in learning and development. My thought leadership in the DE&I space became a formal part of my role at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond in Virginia.
In a career that spans over 30 years, I has always been a passionate advocate for people and believe that all should have the opportunity to work in spaces where they can flourish and therefore offer their best gifts.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/loretta-lisa-dowdy-pearce/
Educational Background
EdD, Adult Learning and Leadership, Teachers College, 2025
Certificate in Womanist Leadership Studies, Katie Geneva Cannon Center for Womanist Leadership & Union Presbyterian Seminary, 2025
Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, Cornell University
MDiv., Theology, Transformative Theology, Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, Virginia Union University
MA, English, Transformation in Literature, Virginia State University
BA, Anthropology and African American Studies, University of Virginia
Last Updated: Oct 12, 2024