Dr. Deanna Kimbrel is the founder and CEO of Kimbrel Management Consulting (KMC). Dr. Dee is a visionary leader who has worked as a people, culture, and leadership practitioner, educator, entrepreneur, and administrator for nearly 20 years. KMC was developed to address many of the organizational issues Dr. Dee has faced in her career.  Some of her highlights and strengths include: organizational strategy, people analytics, leadership development, consulting, public speaking, coaching, and corporate training.

Dr. Kimbrel holds a Bachelor’s degree from the State University at Buffalo in Communication and International Business, a Master’s degree in Communication and Marketing from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Doctoral degree in Management and Organizational Leadership from University of Phoenix. Most recently, she worked as the Chief Diversity Officer for Monroe County of New York State. Currently, Dr. Dee leads the strategic organizational development of several organizations in the KMC portfolio. 

Dr. Kimbrel has a charismatic persona and dynamic abilities that allow her to create and cultivate an inclusive environment wherever she goes. Dr. Kimbrel resides in Rochester with her two sons; Dathan and Davaris.