Our Values
At Belong Group, we empower c-suite executives, teams, and organizations to connect and collaborate with diverse individuals, creating an inclusive culture that drives superior business performance. Our approach demonstrates that diversity and high performance go hand in hand, dispelling the notion that diversity initiatives compromise meritocracy.
Our multifaceted approach enhances senior leaders' ability to make inclusive, impactful decisions that elevate organizational effectiveness. This attracts top talent, builds stronger teams, and drives measurable success. Our goal is to maximize revenue and strengthen your organization from within.
Guided by our founder’s passion for nurturing appreciation across ethnic, cultural, and racial lines, Belong Group dismantles barriers and promotes genuine belonging. Our services transform mindsets and behaviors using scientifically validated tools like the Intercultural Development Inventory© and the Implicit Association Test©, ensuring measurable outcomes that align with your strategic goals.
Our vision is a world where diversity is celebrated and leveraged for competitive advantage. We create spaces that foster open dialogue, respect differences, and value everyone's contributions, leading to enhanced business outcomes. We aim to cultivate an inclusive society where each person thrives, enriched by diverse cultures and deep understanding.
By partnering with Belong Group, you can make that vision a reality in your organization. Transform your organization into a model of unity, engagement, and excellence. Experience the impact of genuine connection and reconciliation on your business goals. Partner with us to build bridges across differences and become a leader in innovation, employee satisfaction, and performance.
To empower organizations to thrive through cultures of belonging, exceptional leadership, and strategic innovation.
To create a society where diversity is celebrated, equity achieved, and every individual feels a profound sense of belonging and mutual respect, regardless of their cultural or ethnic background.
Dr. David Ireland has been privileged to serve as a diversity and organizational leadership consultant for a wide range of organizations, including the National Basketball Association, Deloitte, Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health, and Wycliffe Bible Translators. With a focus on blending art, science, and lived experience, Dr. Ireland works to equip corporate executives and NBA rookies alike to enhance their intercultural skills and drive meaningful results. His journey has taken him to over 75 nations, training leaders from Australia's outback to Kenya's Rift Valley, Harvard, Indonesia's mountains, and even behind the post-communist walls of Slovakia.
David has had the honor of conducting personal development training for the NY Giants, NY Jets, and at the U.S. Pentagon. As the founder and lead pastor of Christ Church, a multisite congregation in North Jersey with 10,000 members from over 70 nationalities, he is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. Ireland holds graduate degrees in Engineering, Theology, Organizational Leadership, and Social Innovation, with post-doctoral work completed at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Cambridge. His areas of expertise include:
Jim is an accomplished executive specializing in strategy, people and culture, business transformation, and using data to drive business revenue, growth and expense savings. Having worked in both the profit and nonprofit sectors, Jim's strategic insights and hands-on approach have helped businesses adapt to changing markets, streamline operations, and unlock new revenue streams. Jim brings close to two decades of experience in crafting and implementing forward-thinking strategies that support organizational goals and promote sustainable success.
He served in executive roles at Selective Insurance, Chubb, and AXA XL, where he was the organization’s Vice President of Strategic Analytics and Business Integration. In that role, Jim was responsible for creating proprietary AI solutions that transformed business units, resulting in significant revenue growth and expense savings. He holds a Mathematics degree from Pennsylvania State University and is completing a master’s degree at Regent University. Jim’s lived experience with diversity is deeply enriched by his biracial background and fostering biracial children with his wife. This unique perspective, combined with his professional expertise, makes Jim exceptionally equipped to guide organizations in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. His area(s) of expertise include:
Erika Gerena is an executive development professional dedicated to coaching senior leaders and teams across various sectors, including government, healthcare, advocacy groups, higher education, and faith-based organizations. She has experience in designing and building successful fundraising programs for clients both nationally and internationally. Erika is committed to creating opportunities through customized development campaigns, change management strategies, and DEI initiatives, helping new and existing organizations thrive.
Erika places a strong emphasis on understanding the unique needs of her clients' initiatives, resulting in increased awareness of critical issues and securing millions of dollars in funding. She is also the founder of GRACIAS, an online training platform designed to equip Latinos in philanthropy and inspire community change. Erika’s areas of expertise include:
Dr. Ron Walborn brings a wealth of experience from academia and the nonprofit sector into the corporate world. With a deep commitment to coaching leaders, Dr. Walborn specializes in guiding individuals through character formation, aligning their goals, and reinventing themselves to achieve greater levels of success and better business outcomes. His unique blend of experiences allows him to offer insightful and practical guidance, unique DEI insights that leaders find helpful in navigating their personal and professional journeys with self-awareness, integrity, and purpose. Ron’s approach is rooted in fostering long-term growth and sustainable achievements, making him a trusted advisor for those seeking to elevate their leadership impact.
Ron formerly served as Vice President at Nyack College/Alliance University (AU) and Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary. Dr. Walborn's experience serving one of the most racially and culturally diverse student bodies has proven invaluable in helping corporate executives navigate the evolving business landscape. His insights have been instrumental in building welcoming cultures where people thrive, making him an ideal consultant for executives seeking to foster inclusivity and drive success within their organizations. Ron has a B.A. in History from Nyack College, an M.Div. from Alliance Theological Seminary, and a D. Min. from Fuller Theological Seminary. His area(s) of expertise includes:
Chloe Timothy is an Executive Development Coach committed to helping senior leaders and teams navigate pivotal moments with grace and effectiveness. She designs and delivers immersive leadership experiences worldwide, promoting authentic leadership, driving business outcomes, and encouraging cultural shifts within organizations. With extensive experience in coaching global executives across diverse industries, notably at PwC and Michael C. Fina. Her DEI initiatives and coaching approach is rooted in self-awareness and innovative strategies, empowering leaders to lead with humanity and create a meaningful global impact.
She is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coaching Federation (ICF), accredited by the Global Team Coaching Institute (GTCI), and a Health and Wellness Coach (HWC-NBC). Beyond coaching, Chloe is a pioneering jazz pianist and composer, recognized as the first South African woman with a Masters in Jazz Studies (Univ. of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa). Her areas of expertise include:
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140 Green Pond Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Email: Info@BelongGroup.org
Phone: (973) 284-7741