Oscar Edwards, MBA, DBA

ENLIGHTENMENT STATEMENT

“In the flash of a microsecond, change resonated in my heart with the significance of each of our stories. Little did I know the symbol for microseconds is μs, which translated to us sharing an experience called True Storytelling (TSI). After I told my story, I heard the last story and a new together-telling understanding emerged. We found common ground for us to understand racial differences safely and sustainably. Now as a certified True Storytelling trainer and organizational development practitioner, my action is to apply the principled methods that allow others to summon collective wisdom to mutually change our personal behavior, externalize the characterization of structural racism, and rewrite or “re-story” the ethical narrative toward affirmative intercultural relations”.

About Oscar:

Dr. Oscar Edwards is a distinguished Founding Partner and Managing Member of Diversity Equity Inclusion Group, LLC, leveraging the power of storytelling as a catalyst for change. Recognized as a scholar in venture innovation and entrepreneurship, he has contributed to reimagining diversity, equity, and inclusion in STEM for Black Indigenous People of Color, as acknowledged by Venturewell and the National Science Foundation (NSF). In his capacity as the CEO of Higher Growth Strategies, LLC, Dr. Edwards provides expertise in delivering management advisory services for family-run, small, and medium-sized enterprises and non-profits. His profound knowledge in strategy design, business modeling, capital structuring, and exit planning delineates him as a highly trusted professional in his field. Furthermore, his vital role as a member of the board of directors and governance committee of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) underscores his steadfast commitment to driving impactful change in the business and entrepreneurship community. Dr. Edwards has exhibited exceptional leadership as the Advisory Committee Chair of the UCLA Beloved Community Initiative for the past eight years. His outstanding educational background, including a BA in Economics, an MBA in Finance/Marketing from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and a Doctor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship from Grand Canyon University, attests to his unwavering dedication to ongoing learning and professional development.