Aaron Broadwater

About Aaron Broadwater

At Diverse Perspectives, LLC, our team is dedicated to providing immersive DEIB & Professional Development learning experiences that foster understanding and actionable insights. With a focus on professional development, we craft programs that encompass civil discourse, cultural awareness, and inclusive leadership—skills honed through my tenure as a Program Specialist for Development at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.The organization\'s mission—to bridge the gap between key DEI & PD concepts and practical application—aligns with my passion for creating inclusive spaces and facilitating growth. We\'ve successfully established a reputation for enhancing organizational and personal competencies through the creation of profound moments of impact, laying the groundwork for lasting change in communities and institutions.

Experience

1. Associate Program Director

   Improve Your Tomorrow

   Aug 2025 — Present · WI, US

   Provide regional leadership and strategic oversight for multiple program sites, ensuring high-quality mentorship, college advising, and career exploration programming for young men of color and first-generation students.• Coach and develop Program Managers, strengthening leadership capacity, program execution, and student engagement across sites.• Oversee day-to-day program operations and long-term strategic implementation, aligning site programming with organizational goals, national standards, and measurable student outcomes.•Drive program performance and KPI accountability, monitoring data related to student engagement, college readiness, academic progress, and postsecondary outcomes.• Lead cross-site collaboration and program alignment, ensuring consistent delivery of IYT curriculum, mentorship models, and student support services.• Support Program Managers in problem-solving operational challenges, strengthening systems, communication, and site-level effectiveness.• Facilitate professional development and leadership coaching to enhance staff effectiveness in mentorship, student advising, and culturally responsive engagement.• Build and sustain partnerships with schools, community organizations, and stakeholders to expand opportunities for students and strengthen program impact.• Ensure implementation fidelity of college and career readiness initiatives, including advising systems, student progress tracking, and milestone completion.• Use data-informed decision making to continuously improve program design, student outcomes, and regional performance.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Bachelor's of Business Administration degree, Major: Operations & Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Management and Operations

  2011 — 2016

• University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

  Master of Business Administration - MBA - HR Emphasis , Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

  2018 — 2020