Diedrick Graham

Vice President, Culture & Strategy, The Healy+ Group

Dr. Diedrick Graham is the vice president for culture and strategy at The Healy+ Group (formerly Margolis Healy and Associates), an ancillary business of Cozen O’Connor specializing in organizational assessments for higher education police and campus safety organizations, Clery Act compliance consulting, after-action reviews and special investigations, expert consulting for civil litigation, and culture and strategy services focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and initiatives.

Diedrick brings over 20 years of experience in DEI and organizational development. He is also a master trainer, facilitator, and mediator, making him highly qualified in resolving complaints, appeals, and internal grievance processes for employee/employer issues. As the former ombudsperson at Princeton University, San Diego State University, and the University of Kansas, vice president, global integrity leader at Nielsen in NYC, and former director of human resources at The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, Diedrick has a wealth of experience in resolving issues between various parties through various types of intervention and communication processes. He has also designed and taught numerous courses and workshops on communication, conflict engagement skills, JEDI, and accountability at multiple universities and corporate and nonprofit organizations.

Diedrick is a certified trainer, a lecturer, and coach. He works closely with The Healy+ Group's other practice leaders as they interface with clients to navigate complex workplace issues and to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access in all areas. His specialties include organizational assessments, intercultural/interpersonal communications, group facilitation, conflict transformation, procedural/restorative justice, training, and coaching. Diedrick’s expertise is invaluable in our efforts to help organizations create a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

Experience

News

Ask A Mentor: How Do I Balance Social Activism With My Job?

January 31, 2024

Diedrick Graham, Debra Friedman, and Simeon Brier spoke with Law360 on ethical, professional, and personal boundaries for attorneys pursuing social justice causes outside work.

Cozen O'Connor Launches DEI Practice, Names Group Leader

January 10, 2024

Cozen O'Connor, in collaboration with Healy+ and Cozen O'Connor Public Strategies, has announced the launch of their DEI Strategies & Solutions Practice.

Publications

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from a Public Utility Perspective [Alert]

June 17, 2024

William Lesser discusses the evolving regulatory environment and challenges faced by public utility companies and their DEI efforts.

Psychological Safety: A Driver of Workplace Dynamics and Well-Being

September 14, 2023

Diedrick Graham, PhD, vice president of culture and strategy at The Healy+ Group, an ancillary business of the firm, recently spoke to HR Executive Magazine, elaborating on the concept of safety in the organizational context and the connection between physical and psychological well-being.