Foundations of Diversity and Inclusion at Work TeachOut

Gregory Fairchild is the Isidore Horween Research Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he also serves as associate dean for Washington, D.C., area initiatives and academic director of public policy and entrepreneurship. He teaches courses in strategic management, entrepreneurship, and ethics within Darden's MBA and Executive Education programs, earning multiple awards for teaching excellence. Fairchild's research focuses on community development finance, highlighted by his role as lead investigator on a project supported by an $850,000 grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Recognized for his impact in the field, he was named one of the Top 10 Business School Professors in the World by CNN/Fortune in 2012 and has contributed significantly to discussions on ethical business practices and community engagement. In addition to his academic roles, he co-founded Resilience Education, which provides Socratic education to underserved populations.

Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts is a Professor of Practice at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, specializing in maximizing human potential within diverse organizations and communities. Her extensive body of work includes over fifty research articles, teaching cases, and practitioner-oriented tools focused on strength-based development. She has edited three influential books: Race, Work and Leadership, Positive Organizing in a Global Society, and Exploring Positive Identities and Organizations. Roberts' research on diversity, authenticity, and leadership development has been featured in prominent publications like the Harvard Business Review.

Lili Powell is an award-winning associate professor at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where she teaches MBA, EMBA, and Executive Education courses in leadership, management, and corporate communication. Recognized for her expertise in leadership presence and mindful leadership, she was awarded the Kluge Endowed Chair at the UVA School of Nursing in 2017. Powell has designed a range of courses, including the required First Year MBA Communication course and the elective "Communicating through Leadership Presence."

Martin N. Davidson is the Johnson & Higgins Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, where he also serves as senior associate dean and global chief diversity officer. His expertise has significantly influenced how executives approach inclusion and diversity within their organizations. Davidson teaches, conducts research, and consults with global leaders to strategically leverage diversity for enhanced performance.

Sean Martin is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, where he focuses on the dynamics between leaders and followers within organizational and societal contexts. His research has been published in prestigious academic journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Administrative Science Quarterly, and the Journal of Business Ethics, and has garnered attention from major media outlets including the New York Times and Harvard Business Review. At Darden, he teaches the foundational course on Leading Organizations for MBA students, along with elective courses on leadership development in both the MBA and Executive MBA programs. He is also actively involved in executive education, providing insights on leadership, motivation, and engagement across diverse work environments. Prior to his role at Darden, Martin taught at Boston College's Carroll School of Management. He holds a PhD and an MS in Management from Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management, an MBA from California Polytechnic State University, and a BA in Global Studies and Spanish from the University of California, Santa Barbara.