The 2020 Presidential theme is “Rotary Opens Opportunities” and we are charged to grow Rotary and ensure it is an invitation to endless opportunities. The best way to grow Rotary is to inspire and motivate existing members and to look for potential members who are missing. Come ready to be inspired and learn how diversity and inclusion will help you during this Rotary year and beyond with Dr. “Bowtie” Todd Jenkin’s “Moving from Diversity to Inclusive Opportunities”.  This presentation is not your ordinary diversity talk, so come prepare to learn and have fun!

Dr. Jenkins currently serves as the Senior Diversity, Inclusion, and Innovation Leader in a Fortune 400 company and is a Global Inclusion Trainer, Strategist, and Consultant with Bowtie Leadership, Inc. As a consultant, he has worked with companies such as Walmart, Google, Facebook, American Airlines, Deloitte, oil and gas companies, small and large non-profits and entrepreneurs.

He graduated with honors from the University of South Carolina with two Bachelor of Science degrees--in Psychology and Sociology, earned a Master of Science degree from Illinois State University, and his Doctorate from the University of Arkansas. His research focused on minority professionals, retention and perception of their supervisors within the workplace. Currently he is completing his post-doctorate fellowship studies at Harvard University. 

Dr. Jenkins serves as faculty member for Executive Institute on Inclusion and on the Diversity Business Journal Review Board. Dr. He is a proud Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow from the Rotary Club of Fayetteville, Arkansas. where he has served as the former Rotaract Advisor, Interact Sponsor, RYLA presenter, Youth Services Chair, two terms on Club Board of Directors, and graduated from his District and Zone Leadership Academy.

Dr. Jenkins is currently one of the youngest Youth Exchange District Chairs in Rotary International. He has had the honor to speak at various Rotary districts, zones, and international conventions. Dr. Jenkins continues to serve on various boards locally and internationally in education, business, and inclusion initiatives. Today he is known as Dr. "Bowtie Todd", and has given inspirational talks  to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds throughout North America, Asia, South America, and Europe.

Dr. Todd Jenkins is a proud husband, author, servant leader, and conversationalist who believes in his philosophy "bowtie" it all together, serve and simply be a gift unto the world!

Feel free to connect with Dr. Jenkins on social media outlets Instagram/Facebook @dr.bowtietodd , www.bowtieleadership.com, or email bowtietietodd@bowtieleadership.com.