Charm Bullard, M. Ed., serves as the Senior Advisor to the CEO at the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC), an organization that works with schools, businesses, and communities to achieve success through inclusion. In her role, Charm designs and facilitates educational programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) for institutions across Virginia, with a specialization in workplace and community programs.

Since joining VCIC in 2016, Charm has successfully conducted over 950 workshops across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Her facilitation is distinguished by her warmth and humor, making complex DEI concepts accessible and engaging. As a certified Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) Qualified Administrator, Charm guides organizations in assessing and improving their intercultural competence. The IDI is a theory-based assessment tool that measures intercultural competence, allowing individuals and groups to see their progression along the Intercultural Development Continuum©. This certification enables Charm to provide actionable results through customized Intercultural Development Plans (IDPs).

Charm’s dedication to DEI began during her 13 years in various student affairs roles on collegiate campuses throughout the Southeast. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for fostering diversity and inclusion. Among her significant achievements is the founding of the Connecting Women of Color Conference at the University of Richmond, which garnered recognition in Women in Higher Education and Essence magazines.

Charm holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Lander University and a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis on College Student Affairs Administration from the University of Georgia.