Released on = July 13, 2007, 1:39 pm

Press Release Author = Julie Parvis

Industry = Human Resources

Press Release Summary = Are you or your organization dealing with issues of
diversity you haven't dealt with before? Are you at a loss as to where to turn?
Chief Scott Knight and Dr. Leo Parvis have joined forces to create a series of
presentations, seminars, and workshops to help people in this country achieve
understanding, tolerance, inclusion and acceptance in relation to those people who
are different from them.

Press Release Body = Are you or your organization dealing with issues of diversity
you haven't dealt with before? Are you at a loss as to where to turn? Chief Scott
Knight and Dr. Leo Parvis have joined forces to create a series of presentations,
seminars, and workshops to help people in this country achieve understanding,
tolerance, inclusion and acceptance in relation to those people who are different
from them. Their different but complementary styles make them an informative,
entertaining, and inspiring duo that will captivate even the most stalwart
audiences. Their combined 40+ years of experience and education has prepared them
well to conduct diversity trainings, present to a wide variety of groups of various
ages and cultures, and consult with organizations that need help dealing with the
issues of diversity prevalent in workplaces and schools today. \"Chief Knight and I
thought that by combining our knowledge and experience, we would make a richer and
more interesting presentation for the attendees,\" said Dr. Parvis.

They customize their presentations, seminars and workshops to fit your needs,
timeline, structure, how interactive you want it to be, and the parameters/size of
your group. They offer a variety of formats: they can do a group presentation with
break-out small group sessions/discussions, more of a lecture type with a question
and answer period, or a longer workshop format with exercises/hand-outs, whichever
will best suit your group.

Some of the many topics they can discuss are:

Racial profiling
Inclusion, tolerance, acceptance, and empowerment
Critical or emerging diversity issues
Police and community partnership
Creating your own Diversity Council
Immigrants & community involvement
Workplace diversity
Teaching diversity

And much more! If there is a topic you have in mind, but it is not listed here, they
can most likely accommodate your request.

Chief Scott Knight joined the Chaska Police Department in 1976, and became Chief of
Police in January 2000 after holding numerous other positions in the department.
Chief Knight is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the FBI Law Enforcement
Executive Development Academy. He is actively involved in many professional
associations and civic organizations. He is the past President of the Minnesota
Police Chiefs Association. He serves as an advisor, member, and in leadership roles
for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), and is the Minnesota
representative to the States Organization of Chiefs of Police, a division of the
IACP. Chief Knight has served as a faculty member of the William Mitchell College of
Law Centers for Law and Leadership, and the Upper Midwest Community Policing
Institute. He has received numerous awards, honors, and recognition for his
unflagging dedication to his community, his professional field, and to upholding the
law and public safety. He is passionate about the importance of diversity in our
society, and has been responsible for bringing diverse people together through
Dialogues on Race and other community activities. His warm and engaging personality
and speaking style make him a busy presenter speaking all around the country.

Dr. Leo Parvis has over 20 years of teaching and professional experience, which
includes international experience in a number of countries. He is currently a senior
cultural diversity instructor at Dunwoody College of Technology, and President and
Diversity Director for diversitypromotions.com. He has done extensive research on
and studies a number of social and behavioral sciences problems. He earned his
doctorate in Health and Human Services in 1998. He is the author of the book
"Understanding Cultural Diversity in Today's Complex World," and many
diversity-related articles. He also writes a regular column entitled "Eye on
Diversity" for the Chaska Herald. He is a member of several diversity-related
associations. His professional style, ability to interject humor and relevant
examples into his presentations, attention to detail, personal service and ability
to make deadlines, make him a sought-after consultant and presenter.

If you would like more information, to check on date availability, rates, or to
schedule a speaking engagement, go to their website www.diversityduo.com, or e-mail
drparvis@gmail.com.


Web Site = http://www.diversityduo.com

Contact Details = Dr. Leo Parvis or Julie Parvis
diversitypromotions.com
319 Scarborough Lane
Middletown, CT 06457
612-386-7102
drparvis@gmail.com
Main company website: www.diversitypromotions.com