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Through experience and a commitment to create root-cause solutions, DeAlva has evolved as a “connector” of people, and a silent influencer in the inclusion space. DWA is focused on strategic consulting solutions, segment marketing strategies and effective leadership programs for brands across multiple industries, government agencies and higher education. The agency enjoys a unique position as a preferred partner for diversity and inclusion projects, social impact programs, and solutions on a significant scale for several large organizations.
As a Certified Executive Coach, and creator of the DWA Purposeful Leadership Program™, DeAlva has developed effective leaders through conferences and training sessions. She worked with the City of Charlotte to create and facilitate the Civic Leadership Academy based on the DWA Purposeful Leadership model; a 12 week program held twice each year. Purposeful Leadership has also been implemented in other higher ed institutions, programs and companies interested in sustainable organizational change.
DeAlva is proud to have built an agency and lead a team rooted in the core principles of collective achievement, social consciousness, cultural competence and authentic outcomes. She has grown DWA to be a driving force and key partner for top-tier organizations. The agency develops leaders, programs and organizational strategies that produce meaningful results and impact.
A short client list includes Bank of America, Wells Fargo, TIAA-CREF, NC Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Wake Forest University, Clemson University, University of South Carolina, University of Virginia, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools, the City of Charlotte, Target Corporation, Brownstone Construction Group, Value Innovation Technologies, and Jack and Jill of America.
She is a graduate of the Harvard Management Development Program; and has an MBA and a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Winthrop University. DeAlva received her Executive Coaching certification from the University of Georgia. In addition, she is a Six Sigma Green Belt indicating knowledge of sustainable process design; and a Certified Bridges Out of Poverty Trainer.