Meet our Founder
Leadership

Candace Warner, PH.D.
Candace Warner, PH.D.
Dr. Candace Warner is a sociologist who is passionate about culture, diversity, demographic data, and inclusion strategies. Candace has served as an educator on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, immigration, economic policy, culture, crime and criminal justice, and health care for 20 years. She has worked in the DEI space for 10 years as a trainer, facilitator, organizational consultant, and curriculum developer for public and private organizations seeking diversity and inclusion solutions.
Dr. Candace Warner founded people3, Inc. with the mission of providing organizations with diversity and inclusion-centered training, consulting, and research solutions.
Candace has been selected as one of Nashville Business Journal’s Women of Influence for 2021 and is a member of the Nashville Emerging Leaders cohort for 2021.
Candace completed her Master’s degree in Sociology and Ph.D. in Public Policy. Dr. Warner’s dissertation research centered on understanding diversity and inclusive-centered services and initiatives throughout Tennessee communities and municipalities.

Honors
Women of Influence Winner
Top Executive Category
Nashville Business Journal
Nashville Emerging Leaders
Class of 2021
Fellowship Award Recipient
Council of American Overseas Research Centers & American Institute of Indian Studies
Tennessee Consortium for International Studies
Annual Conference
Outstanding Alumni
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice
Valdosta State University
Faculty Excellence Award
National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development (NISOD)
Distinguished Faculty Award
Columbia State Community College
Certifications
Cultural Intelligence Center
- Certified in CQ 360 Assessment and Cultural Intelligence Model Delivery
- Certified as Cultural Intelligence Trainer
Speaking Engagements
Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Women & Minorities
International Women’s Day Nashville
Hacking Implicit Bias
Hacking HR Nashville Chapter
Diversity and Inclusion in the Nashville Construction Industry
Nashville Association for Women in Construction
JumpCon Sales Conference
Advancing Women in Nashville