Dr. Duriel Crittenden
Executive DirectorDHADr. Duriel Crittenden is a trained expert and primary advisor on equal opportunity issues, as well as policies related to diversity, inclusion, organizational climate, culture, and institutional change for the United States Navy. A veteran with decades of experience, he has contributed to numerous planning boards and task forces, driving institutional growth and development within the armed forces.
A 20-year veteran, he has served on various planning boards and task forces forwarding institutional growth and development among the armed forces.
Duriel has a managed leadership style that garnishes insight from organizational psychology practices and their impact on influencing growth, production, and prosperity. He is sometimes described as a “Chief People Officer,” serving as an advocate for personal and professional development among individuals and organizations.
Duriel earned his Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University and holds a Bachelors in Healthcare Management from Southern Illinois University. He is a certified Resilience-Building Leadership Professional Trainer, Certified Postsecondary Instructor, and a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He additionally holds an executive certification from Cornell University in Diversity and Inclusion for HR and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from the University of South Florida
