A. Brian Leander

A. Brian Leander is a highly experienced diversity, equity, and inclusion professional with over 25 years of experience in organizational development, leadership development, and executive coaching. He holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Eastern University, a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University, and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Dowling College.

Currently, he serves as the Director of Training and Development at Adelphi University, where he designs and implements a broad range of university training and professional development programs. He created the university's Diversity Certificate Program, which has gained recognition from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education and named a finalist in the Best Practices in Diversity Programming category in the CASE District II Accolade Awards.

Brian Leander is a passionate advocate for human rights and building bridges between people. At Adelphi University, he collaborates closely with different departments and has led programs aimed at broadening and strengthening the leadership pipeline for young people of color, helping them prepare for nonprofit and community leadership on Long Island.

His expertise in strategy, cultural competence, and diversity-related matters have led him to provide training and present for organizations across the country. He serves as a member of the Urban League of Long Island's State of Black Long Island Council, which published the landmark 2017 study, “Empowering Black Long Island: How Equity is Key to the Future of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.” In 2020, he received profound recognition for his works, as the Nassau County Human Rights Commission awarded him the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Recognition Award.