Lamara D. Warren, Ph.D.

Dr. Warren is an innovative practitioner-scholar with over 20 years of broad and progressive experience in higher education and student affairs in the areas of admissions, sorority and fraternity life, student affairs, multicultural affairs, and residential life. She has spent her professional career leveraging leadership development, stakeholder engagement, and program improvement to accelerate change and achieve strategic aims within large, complex organizations. Dr. Warren has a strong research background and professional experience in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She is adept at collaborating with faculty, staff, and administrators across disciplines to identify and implement inclusive practices and policies that nurture a sense of belonging and help students succeed.

Warren is a consultant, trainer, and frequent keynote speaker/panelist on topics including cultural sensitivity, implicit bias, educational preparation, and Black female leadership. She is the co-creator of “The Game of Oppression,” an interactive tool available through NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education), that encourages and challenges individuals from diverse backgrounds to engage in authentic dialogue. In addition, Dr. Warren utilizes her skills to impact communities through advocacy, community programming and motivational speaking. She has collaborated with clients as a coach, advisor, and diversity strategist.

Dr. Warren desires to help create an inclusive and equitable world full of equitable opportunities where all can feel affirmed and valued as well as a sense of belonging and mattering to “walk in their purpose!” Her professional experience, extensive knowledge and passion about diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has established her as a premier servant leader.