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Dria James
Helping agents of change and communities thrive | Founder & CEO • Leadership Coach • Talent / Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategist
Dria James is a seasoned People leader with over a decade of experience in talent management, leadership development, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She is the Founder & CEO of Black In Diversity, focusing on coaching, consulting, and community building to empower leaders and organizations.
Dria graduated with a Bachelor of Science in ILR with concentrations in HR & Organizational Behavior, along with minors in Africana & Inequality Studies from Cornell University. She also studied at Dwight-Englewood School.
Her professional journey includes roles as the Founder & CEO at Black In Diversity, Partner & Senior DEI Strategist at Pathfinder, Head of Americas Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bain & Company, and Vice President in the Human Capital Management Division at Goldman Sachs.
Dria James is dedicated to leading with compassion to inspire bold action in all her endeavors, striving to make a significant impact in talent management, leadership development, and DEI.