Biography
Joe (he/him) is a fierce advocate for equity and belonging for all people everywhere. He has a background in leadership development, diversity and inclusion, and human resources. He has spent over a decade working, professionally and as a volunteer, to build stronger connections within communities and organizations through an intersectional approach that focuses on inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.
In the US and abroad, Joe has presented to a variety of forums on topics such as intersectionality, inclusion best practices, and community engagement. He also consults with organizations to help them build and implement strategies around international expansion, DEI engagement, and other nonprofit management practices. Joe has a strong passion for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, striving to bring together communities, and inspiring others to live their most authentic lives. He has an MA in Human Resource Management from Georgetown University, an MA in Business Administration with a focus in Organization Leadership and Development from the University of Maryland, and a BA in Political Science with a minor in Music from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
An active participant in the DC community, Joseph founded Capital Qvellers, a gender-inclusive group that organizes programs, events, and leadership retreats for LGBTQ Jewish young professionals in the DMV. He also volunteers with several other organizations that promote equity and inclusion for others throughout the city. When he isn’t working or volunteering, Joe also performs with the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, DC and their small ensemble, Seasons of Love. Look for him in the kitchen baking or jet-setting somewhere around the world!