Damita Byrd

Born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Damita is a proud graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School. She went on to further her education at Grambling State University, a renowned Historically Black College in rural Louisiana, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Public Relations with a minor in Finance.

With a career spanning corporate, nonprofit, and community-based leadership, Damita has made a significant impact in the fields of diversity, equity, inclusion, and organizational culture. She has contributed her expertise to several influential organizations, including Evergreen Capital Management, Security America Advisors, Conagra Foods, the Empowerment Network, and BCT Partners in Newark, New Jersey, where she served as Senior Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

A certified diversity and inclusion professional, Damita has helped shape DEI strategies for Fortune 500 companies nationwide. She is also the co-founder of Redefine the Game Institute, an Omaha-based leadership platform. Through this work, she has helped emerging and mid-career leaders accelerate their readiness for broader leadership roles while strengthening their impact within their organizations.

Damita is an active member of the National Diversity Consortium and has been featured in Profiles in Diversity Journal (Fall 2015). Her leadership was recognized by Diversity Best Practices in 2012, and she received the CEO Award of Excellence at Conagra Foods for her outstanding leadership and contributions to Black Employee Resource Group.

A devoted member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Damita has served in numerous roles that reflect her commitment to service, empowerment, and community advancement.

Grounded, visionary, and purpose-driven, Damita continues to champion equitable outcomes, and cultivate inclusive workplaces and community.