Allie Braswell Jr

Mr. Allie L. Braswell, Jr. is a distinguished entrepreneur, author, speaker, and civic leader, recognized for his extensive experience in business leadership and community engagement. As the Founder and CEO of the Braswell Group, he pioneers innovative consulting, expertly guiding organizations through the intricacies of achieving results-oriented community engagement. Through Executive Coaching and D&I Consulting, he translates broad strategies into actionable plans, consistently enhancing business outcomes and leaving a lasting impact on every endeavor.

Most recently, as Senior Vice President of Culture & Belonging at VyStar Credit Union, Allie led transformative initiatives, developing VyStar's inaugural DE&I policy and establishing talent pipelines and 10 corporate resource groups. Under Allie's guidance, VyStar achieved recognition as a First Coast Florida "Best Place to Work," with its DE&I culture ranking 17% higher than industry standards. His impact is further evidenced by improving minority management recruitment to 32% and an overall workforce diversity enhancement to 52%, showcasing his commitment to fostering positive change and an inclusive workplace.

In his 12-year military service with the U.S. Marine Corps, Allie held various cryptologic and signals intelligence roles, showcasing exceptional leadership in Iraq, Japan, Korea, Spain, and Turkey. His commitment to service laid the foundation for a multifaceted career that seamlessly transitioned into corporate leadership.

During his prolific 7-year tenure at Walt Disney World Company, Allie served as the Global Strategies for Diversity & Inclusion Manager, pioneering programs that fostered global inclusive environments and transformed talent planning, resource development, and employee retention. His role as Senior Manager overseeing Imagineering's diverse talent recruitment resulted in a 150% increase in competition participation and a 10% boost in intern conversion. As Manager of the Technical Services Division, he demonstrated operational excellence, achieving an 11% productivity increase, a 4% cost reduction, and elevating on-time delivery from 30% to an outstanding 92%.

On the civic front, Allie served as President of the Central Florida Urban League and contributed significantly to the National Urban League's Housing and Jobs Task Forces. His federal service included roles on the Secretary of Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee and as the Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army for the State of Florida (Northeast).

An accomplished author, Allie's most recent publication, "Engage, Invest, Grow!": A Blueprint for Mastering Relationships, reflects his insights on successful relationship-building strategies. He is also the author of "Rekindling the Passion: Restoring the Joy and Purpose to Your Life," a personal journey toward personal greatness.

Mr. Braswell earned a Bachelors in Information Technology from American Intercontinental University, a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Webster University, and an Advanced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.

In his multi-faceted and impactful career, Mr. Braswell consistently demonstrates an unwavering commitment to diversity, innovation, and operational excellence, leaving an indelible mark on every sector he touches.