Dr. Lucretia Starnes DBA, MAOL, M.Ed.
Divine Nine Alliance & Starnes Educational Consulting
Dr. Lucretia Starnes, DBA, M.Ed., MAOL is a detailed oriented leader whose expertise includes employee engagement, racial sensitivity, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, equity and professional development. Lucretia is the owner of Starnes Educational Consulting, LLC. Her ability to adjust and adapt was gained from being an Army brat, Navy wife, and Airforce mother. She utilizes her experience in education, manufacturing, healthcare, government, and non-profits for business consulting services. She has developed and facilitated unique training and workshops for many organizations to include Alexandria City Public Schools, Walden University, and George Mason University. Several of her most popular topics include, “Bridging the Achievement Gap for Boys of Color”, “Good Enough for the Work, But Not Worthy of the Title” and “Getting the Best Performance from Employees.”
Dr. Starnes is a highly sought-after speaker and trainer for corporate and district trainings. She has served as Ethnic Minority Director for the Kentucky Teachers’ Union, President of an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, Walden University’s Divine Nine Alliance, and the Fort Knox Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She currently serves as the 2nd Vice President of Osceola County Democratic Black Caucus and is a member of Stafford University’s Graduate Steering Committee and serves as an Executive Team Member of Whitfield Entertainment Group. She recently received the Leadership Excellence Award from Walden University in recognition for her leadership, scholarship, and mentorship.
Her proudest accomplishment by far is being the mother to Anticia, Michelle, and Jasmine. She is also blessed to be a Nana to Amareeyah, Sarai, Zion, Raya, and Lennox.