Episode 13 – A Business housing the Brilliance of Musical Artist, Speaker, Forest Scientist, Professor, and Pastor Dr. Thomas Easley
Description
Dr. Thomas R. Easley is a native of Birmingham, Alabama. He has held
positions with the US Forest Service and other non-profits. Easley serves as CEO of his business The Easley Branch, LLC and the
Director of Community for Diversity in the College of Natural Resources
at North Carolina State University from 2004 to now. Easley earned his undergraduate degree in forest science from Alabama A&M University and his master’s degree in Forest Genetics
from Iowa State University, and his doctorate in Adult Education from NC
State University, where his research focus was STEM Faculty Perceptions
of Matters of Diversity. In his role as the Diversity Director he teaches courses, counsels
students, consults with faculty and staff on programming ensuring they
are inclusive to all populations. With his background in forestry and
diversity he has co-taught courses in Sweden on forest practices, and
Landscapes in Ecotourism in Ghana, West Africa. Lastly, Dr. Easley is also a musician and is known by RaShad in the world of music.
Listen and Enjoy!
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