About

Ed.D.-credentialed leadership development strategist and scholar-practitioner with 8+ years designing, facilitating, and evaluating high-impact learning and organizational development programs across higher education, nonprofit, government, and corporate sectors. In 2024, made a deliberate pivot to full-time consulting, founding EmpowerMENt™ and developing the "They Are Not Invisible™" belonging framework — serving men of color, adoptees, and individuals with foster care experience. Doctoral research examined African American male students' perceptions of mentoring efficacy at HBCUs and PWIs. Proficient in Canvas, Workday Learning, and Articulate 360.

Skills

  • Leadership Development
    10
  • Public speaking
    7
  • Consulting
    7
  • Mentoring
    10
  • Education
    10
  • program management
    8
  • research and analysis
    7
  • Writing
    7
  • English
    10

Recommendations

Experience

Janeice Garrard

7/31/2026
10

"Dr. Adam is an authentic individual with a passion to empower youth. From his own lived experience, he is able to meet people where they are with a heart of understanding. "

10

"Dr. Adam is a very informative and passionate scholar. It’s been a pleasure having his expertise to develop youth community programming and data collection methods."

Jameel Mayers

7/23/2026
10

"Dr. Anthony Adam is a thoughtful leader whose work consistently reflects integrity, compassion, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of others. He has a unique ability to combine expertise with empathy, making complex topics approachable while creating an environment where people feel heard and valued.

Whether through mentorship, advocacy, or professional leadership, Dr. Adam leads with purpose and authenticity. His collaborative approach with me and my Fathernetics podcast, is a great example to others and makes him someone colleagues and communities alike can trust.

I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Anthony Adam to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, principled, and inspiring leader who consistently delivers with excellence."

Ronnie Jacobs

7/13/2026
10

"Dr. Anthony is a brillant man with a brillant mind. He is able to tell a story while engaging his audience and creating a sense of of suspense. His passion around supporting youth with experience in and with adoption goes beyond words."

10

"Adam is such a great guy! He truly cares about his mission of education to underserved communities. Adoption especially in minority communities doesn't really get the same benefits. Really proud of the work he's doing"

Koko Shaw, MS

7/8/2026
10

"Dr. Adam is approach to educating is exactly what the field needs right now. He has the academic credentials, but what sets him apart is his deep research and his ability to make things practical for the community. He is an incredibly smart, high-energy professional who uses his own story to connect with people on a human level. I deeply respect his work, and I would collaborate with him again in a heartbeat."