GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The W.E.B. Du Bois Center for Freedom & Democracy has appointed Dr. John D. Lloyd as its interim director.

 

Lloyd has more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector. As interim director, he will oversee the center's strategic initiatives, strengthen partnerships, and continue to advance the legacy of W.E.B. Du Bois.

 

Lloyd is the principal of Agile Consulting Group, a management consulting practice specializing in nonprofit strategy. He has guided numerous organizations through periods of transformation. His leadership roles at organizations such as Community Healing Network, InReach, and Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE) have enhanced operational efficiency and advanced mission-driven objectives.

 

A Massachusetts native, Lloyd holds a doctorate in organizational learning and development from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Bentley University, and a bachelor's degree from Plymouth State University. He also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Bentley University, where he teaches strategic management.

 

"We are thrilled to welcome Dr. John Lloyd as interim Executive Director for the W.E.B. du Bois Center for Freedom & Democracy, here to lead the way as we take a deep dive into our organization and plan for the future," saidJohn Speer, President of the Board of the W. E. B. Du Bois Center for Freedom and Democracy. “John has a stellar reputation for effective leadership and we know that he is the right choice for this next phase of growth. We're looking forward to the journey ahead."