Dr. Rònké A. Òké is an executive People & Culture leader, renowned for her transformative impact across academic, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. With over two decades of experience in HigherEd and over 10 years of experience in workplace culture transformation, she has driven significant organizational change, strategic development, and capacity building, fostering inclusive environments and enhancing cultural competence.
Dr. Òké's expertise spans a wide array of fields, including change management & strategy, organizational management, learning and development, instructional design, innovation, and employee engagement. Her pioneering work in race and identity formation, particularly transnational Blackness, Afro-feminism, and anti-racist social justice, has made her a sought-after thought leader and public speaker.
Dr. Òké's leadership extends to her role as CEO & Founder of RAO Consultants, where she provides strategic high-impact solutions to nonprofits, corporations, and educational institutions, helps employees navigate workplace culture, and facilitates professional development workshops. Her innovative approaches have led to significant improvements in employee satisfaction, company culture, and talent retention. She has a proven track record of leveraging data to inform business decision-making, expertly analyzing and interpreting key KPIs t promote long-term success. Her groundbreaking contributions include the theory of racial jetlag, the The Worth Ethic Framework™️, the Framework for Inclusive Excellence™️, and the Diversity Practitioner’s Creed™️.
Dr. Òké is a passionate advocate for developing a worth ethic, leading the charge in The Worth Ethic Revolution --a movement that challenges the societal norm of defining self-worth through productivity and achievement. Dr. Òké believes that it is time to break free from grind culture, redefine success, and encourage individuals to embrace a life of well-being, fulfillment, and alignment with their deepest values.
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