Elizabeth Williams-Riley: Transforming Organizations, Empowering Leaders

Elizabeth Williams-Riley is the founder and CEO of D.A.S.H. Consulting LLC, where her mission is Developing Assets for Successful Habits. D.A.S.H. Consulting provides nationwide services that cultivate inclusive leadership, drive strategic equity initiatives, and foster organizational transformation. With expertise spanning from corporate boardrooms to Broadway stages, Elizabeth makes a lasting impact across industries.

In today’s evolving landscape, organizations need more than good intentions—they need actionable strategies to navigate complex workplace dynamics, build resilient teams, and ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are not just values but are integrated into business success. With a distinguished career in DEI, Elizabeth partners with clients to develop comprehensive learning strategies, critical analysis frameworks, and executive coaching programs tailored to their unique challenges.

Previously, she served as President and CEO of the American Conference on Diversity and as National Vice President of Programs for the National Conference for Community and Justice. Her nationally recognized work extends across Fortune 500 companies, foundations, higher education, finance, legal services, the arts, law enforcement, healthcare, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.

Elizabeth has received numerous accolades for her impact, including:

• 2015 Girl Scouts of America Woman of Distinction

• 2014 Diversity Journal Woman Worth Watching

• 2016 NAACP Corporate Community Service Award

• South Asian Business Alliance Network’s Chairman Award for advancing equity and inclusion

A highly sought-after speaker, facilitator, and executive coach, Elizabeth is known for her ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire. She equips organizations with practical tools for sustainable change, offering organizational development, board leadership training, and strategic coaching that moves beyond conversation to measurable results.

Let Elizabeth help your organization navigate today’s challenges and build a future where diversity, equity, and inclusion drive innovation, collaboration, and success—one habit, one strategy, and one breakthrough at a time.