WHY I DO THIS WORK

James Baldwin once said, "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." This resonates deeply with my commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through education and engagement, I aim to create transformative spaces where individuals, especially young Black males, can navigate their identities with authenticity and pride.

– Dr. Tony Laing

LEEG’s Services

Fostering Inclusive Teamwork

Facilitating collaboration to build inclusive and equitable work environments that cultivate trust, respect, and mutual understanding among all team members.
Establishing Support Networks

Creating and sustaining employee affinity groups (K-12) and employee resource groups (higher education) to provide spaces for connection, support, and advocacy.
Advancing Equitable Hiring Practices

Implementing best practices for recruitment, hiring, and retention with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Enhancing Inclusive Communication

Promoting the use of inclusive language and workplace practices to foster a culture of belonging and respect.
Cultivating Welcoming Environments

Developing inclusive spaces for students, staff, and faculty of color to support their success and sense of community.
Implementing Bias Prevention Strategies

Providing tools and training to mitigate implicit and explicit biases in hiring and workplace decision-making.
Facilitating Meaningful DEIB Convenings

Planning and executing impactful diversity, equity, and inclusion symposiums tailored to organizational goals.
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Coordinating in-person or virtual programming, including keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops, to celebrate Dr. King's legacy.
Strengthening Alumni Engagement

Organizing alumni of color conferences to foster networking, mentorship, and community-building in higher education.
Innovating Tailored DEIB Solutions

Designing customized programs and initiatives to meet client-specific needs, challenges, and aspirations.

LEEG offers DEIB services to help practitioners and organizations create inclusive workplaces, enhance cultural competency, and drive systemic change. Our services support leadership, teams, and institutions in developing equitable policies and fostering belonging. We provide personalized consultations to assess your organization’s unique needs and design tailored strategies, training programs, and action plans. By aligning our approach with your specific goals, we ensure meaningful and lasting DEIB impact.

Dr. Tony Laing

Founder/CEO

Dr. Tony Laing is an award-winning Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) professional and scholar-practitioner in K-12 and higher education. Over the span of his career, Dr. Laing has secured over 4M in grants and donations for various educational institutions. His scholarship focuses on the intersections of youth, gender, masculinities, single-gender schools, Black queer theory, and African-American studies.

As the inaugural Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Dr. Laing spearheaded numerous initiatives, including chairing WPI's first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Symposium and helped to reinvigorate the employee resources groups. He has also contributed to national efforts, evaluating diversity proposals for NASA.

Dr. Laing has held various leadership roles, including serving as the K-12 Wayland METCO Director, expanding educational opportunities for students of color. As founder and CEO of Laing Equity Education Group LLC, he provides strategic DEIB guidance to educational institutions and organizations.

Dr. Laing's leadership also extends to his service on various boards, including trustee roles at Wheaton College (Mass.) and Montserrat College of Art. He is also a member of the Black Trustees Network and formerly chaired the board for the Alliance for Domestic & International Educational Programs.

Dr. Laing holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as degrees from Wheaton College (Mass.), New York University, and Harvard. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

Finally, Dr. Laing's research portfolio includes multiple peer-reviewed articles and reports on culturally relevant education and student voice. And he is the co-editor of the book, Black Student Support Networks: Creating Community at HBCUs and PWIs.