AJ Conway is a Certified Diversity Executive (CDE) through the Society for Diversity, Inc. and the Institute for Diversity Certification, as well as a graduate of the Standards of Professional Practice Institute through the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education. Conway serves as a consultant and trainer for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB) initiatives for a wide variety of organizations, and their independent consulting firm is certified as an LGBT-owned Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) and a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE). They have a demonstrated passion and commitment for various topics related to DEIB, including identity development, data collection and assessment strategies, strategic planning, best practice trainings, equitable hiring practices, employee resource groups, policy development, and inclusive success and retention initiatives.