Michelle Davis

Michelle Davis (formerly Howard) is an Assistant Professor and Director of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Justice (EDIJ) at the Kempe Center, University of Colorado Anschutz. Michelle has been working to advance social equity and justice for children and families in child and family serving systems for over 27 years. Michelle believes that we are the answer to the social ills that plague our society. She aspires to reach the essence of our humanity as an Organization and Relationship Systems coach, a Leadership Coach and in her current role as Director EDIJ utilizing a wholistic approach. One highlight of Michelle’s long-standing career is the design of a coaching program that elevates Race Intelligence (RQ™) which seeks to facilitate discovery, healing, transformation and action for individuals, teams, and organizations. Hate and hurt live in the heart so that is where we must apply the healing components for change. Michelle is a licensed professional counselor, certified systems coach, and certified Dare to Lead Facilitator. She received her master’s in counseling at the University of Nebraska at Omaha.