Leina Gonzalez-BairdDr. Gwendolyn Avington

Dr. Gwendolyn Avington, Founder/CEO of CLATAK Consulting, has honed her ability to work with diverse groups and individuals. She helps organizations and individuals see and remove barriers to effective communication. She is a subject matter expert in the areas of executive coaching, teambuilding, conflict resolution, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Avington brings a robust educational background that compliments her experiences working in diverse team environments. She has a Doctor of Health Administration, Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Communications, and Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. She is a District level leader in District 7 Toastmasters, currently functioning as the Club Growth Director.

Dr. Avington spent 32 years as a healthcare professional using a flexible, agile, approachable mindset to work within many different team dynamics in hospitals and clinics of various sizes. She uses her transformative leadership style to help others grow and reach their full potential.