Dr. Shawn Andrews is a professional speaker and organizational consultant. She is a frequent contributor to the publications of the Association for Talent Development, Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network, and Training Industry. She is also the Diversity & Inclusion columnist for Training Industry magazine. Dr. Andrews serves as adjunct professor at Pepperdine University¿s Graziadio School of Business and Management, and teaches courses on Organizational Behavior and Diversity in Organizations. Her specific areas of focus include Organizational Leadership, Learning & Development, Talent Management, and Diversity & Inclusion. With over two decades of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Dr. Andrews has helped thousands of leaders improve and develop using presentations, workshops, coaching, and psychological instruments. She is a certified practitioner for EQ-i 2.0 and EQ 360 Model, Insights Discovery Colors, and Blanchard¿s Situational Leadership. She holds an Ed.D. degree in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, an M.B.A. degree from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. degree in Psychology from University of California, Irvine. She serves on advisory and editorial Boards of Directors, and is founder and CEO of Andrews Research International. Dr. Andrews currently resides in Orange County, California.