Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown

Dr. Joel A. Davis Brown is the Chief Visionary Officer of Pneumos, a consulting firm helping organizations build cultures of belonging, innovation, and inclusive leadership. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in DEI, leadership development, cultural intelligence, and systems thinking. He is the author of the bestselling book The Souls of Queer Folk: How Understanding LGBTQ+ Culture Can Transform Your Leadership Practice and a sought-after speaker and facilitator. Joel is based in San Francisco and New York City and holds a Doctor of Education from Saint Mary’s College of California and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.