DeLois Porter

DeLois Porter is a seasoned DEI and HR professional with extensive experience in human resources, civil rights, and claims management. As a DEI/HR Business Consultant, she provides guidance and leadership to both established and emerging businesses, helping organizations implement inclusive, equitable, and professional practices. Her work emphasizes fairness, social justice, and community empowerment, ensuring that diverse teams can thrive in environments that value every voice.

Throughout her career, DeLois has held key leadership roles, including Supervisory Civil Rights Advisor at FEMA, where she advocated for marginalized communities impacted by natural disasters, and Regional Leader at the U.S. Census Bureau, providing administrative and technical guidance to managers and staff across multiple states. She has also led programs that foster diversity awareness, culture change, and equitable policies for organizations in both corporate and nonprofit sectors.

DeLois combines her expertise in employee management, HR policies, and training with a deep commitment to community involvement. She has volunteered extensively with organizations like Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver and Denver Delta, Inc., reflecting her dedication to service and empowerment. Her career is marked by a consistent focus on mentorship, advocacy, and creating pathways for equity in every organization she touches.

• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale- B.S.
• Southern Illinois University, Carbondale- Bachelor's
• University of Baltimore- M.B.A.
• Insurance Institute of America

• Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
• FEMA