Rhodes Perry, MPA is an accomplished LGBTQ+ thought leader with 20 years of experience in leadership roles in organizations like the White House, the Department of Justice, and PFLAG National. He is a best-selling author, sought-after keynote speaker, and an award-winning social entrepreneur who has been featured in numerous media outlets like Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and the Associated Press for his impactful work in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Rhodes is the Founder and CEO of Rhodes Perry Consulting, a global management consulting firm that partners with leading brands, government agencies, and nonprofits to co-create transformative change management solutions that build equitable cultures centering those least likely to feel a strong sense of psychological safety and trust on the job.

Rhodes has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Gender Studies from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Public Administration from New York University. He is the creator and host of the annual Belonging at Work Summit, a virtual DEI conference empowering inclusive leaders to build community, gain new skills, and recommit to building healthier workplace cultures. He is also the creator and host of the popular weekly podcast, The Out Entrepreneur, which has empowered over 100,000 LGBTQ+ and ally entrepreneurs pursue their professional passions by building the businesses of their dreams. Rhodes currently serves on the National LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce’s Transgender Inclusion Task Force and on the Cascade AIDS Project’s Board of Directors.