Debra B. Davenport, Ph.D

Debra B. Davenport, PhD is the CEO of The Davenport Companies, Inc., a corporation comprised of diverse business interests, including DavenportFolio, a licensed mentoring and career development firm, and Davenport Media, an entertainment production company. Dr. Davenport is also the managing member of Debra Davenport, LLC, a fashion and lifestyle design company. Both companies have offices in Los Angeles, Phoenix, and New York.

As the nation's only Executive Professional MentorT, Debra is a leading advisor to the entrepreneurial community and a sought-after career and workplace authority. The creator of the Certified Professional MentorT designation, Dr. Davenport leads discerning entrepreneurs, professionals and organizations to the pinnacle of their success.

Dr. Davenport is the national workplace spokesperson for Panasonic Digital Document Company, and the resident career and workplace expert on KSYY-FM, www.sassy107.com. She is an expert career contributor for Yahoo! Hot Jobs www.hotjobs.yahoo.com and www.videojug.com. She additionally writes the popular "Reach Your Pinnacle" column for the Phoenix Business Journal.

Dr. Davenport holds BA and MA degrees in communication arts and a doctorate in education with a specialization in communication and higher education. She serves on the faculties of West Virginia University, Grand Canyon University, Kaplan University, Argosy University, and National University; she is also a visiting scholar at Capella University.

Dr. Davenport is a licensed career counselor and employment agent, and a Diplomate of the American College of Wellness. She is a member of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the founder of The A-List Project, a foundation that raises funds for children and families in Africa.