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Debra Blair is an Associate Professor of Instruction and Director of Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) at Temple University. She plays a key leadership role in advancing inclusive practices within the school and university.
Her academic background includes an Ed.D. in Health Education from Temple University. Key positions held include:
- Area Coordinator for Race & Diversity, Arts and Human Development courses, General Education Executive Committee
- Chair, Faculty Senate’s Faculty Concerns on Disabilities Committee
- STHM Ombudsperson
- Director of Organizational Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Blair specializes in teaching and developing programs related to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Ethics, Disability Awareness, and Sport and Recreation Management. Her work emphasizes inclusive organizational practices and accessibility in sport, tourism, and leisure industries.
She has over 25 years of industry experience designing inclusive programs and has consulted with numerous agencies on DEI initiatives. She has served on boards such as the National Equality Forum, Philadelphia Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities, and the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification.
Dr. Blair is actively engaged in service and outreach, including presenting nationally on DEI topics and providing capacity-building trainings in LGBTQ+ awareness, unconscious bias, and disability inclusion.
She serves as faculty advisor for:
- Rho Phi Lambda Honorary Society (STHM)
- Temple University’s Special Olympics Student Organization
