Dr. Tyrone A. Holmes, Ed.D, is a professional speaker, coach, consultant and author. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Education and Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Penn State University. Dr. Holmes received a second Master’s degree in Business Management from the State University of New York before earning a perfect 4.0 GPA in his Counselor Education doctoral program at Penn State. As the owner of T.A.H. Performance Consultants, he has taught thousands of people from corporations, educational institutions and government agencies to build powerful relationships in culturally diverse settings. Dr. Holmes teaches participants how to reduce the “noise” in their lives, to effectively communicate their messages, and to connect with diverse audiences and groups. His most recent book, Making Diversity a Competitive Advantage: 70 Tips to Improve Communication, is a tool we can use to build powerful connections in diverse organizations.