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Professor Emerita Brenda J. Allen retired in April 2019 as the Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Colorado Denver and the Anschutz Medical Campus. During 30 years in the CU system, Dr. Allen served in various education and leadership roles. She is renowned for scholarship, teaching, service, mentorship, and training related to organizational communication, diversity, leadership, and power.<\/p>\n

Among her numerous publications is a groundbreaking book entitled Difference Matters: Communicating Social Identity. In 2020, she launched a global online course entitled Inclusive Leadership: The Power of Workplace Diversity that is receiving international acclaim. As an independent consultant, she offers highly rated workshops, consultations, keynote speeches, and coaching on topics such as inclusion, leadership, belonging in the workplace, and cross-cultural communication.<\/p>\n

Dr. Allen has received numerous awards and accolades. 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