About
Us
OUR STORY AND APPROACH TO THE WORK
MindMarks is the training and consulting division of the National Training Institute on Race and Equity (NTIRE). NTIRE was formally established in 2016 by Dr. Bryant T. Marks, although Dr. Marks has been engaged in bias mitigation research and training since 1995. MindMarks is a social-impact and educational entity that assists individuals and organizations with identifying, understanding, and reducing bias at the organizational and individual levels. We do this via in-person, virtual, and video-based trainings, courses, and keynote presentations. Our offerings cover the content, skills, and behavior needed to 1) create diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations and communities and 2) reduce or eliminate bias when serving customers, clients and other stakeholders of an organization.
MindMark’s model is built on a unique combination of social and cognitive science, the tenets of Martin Luther King Jr.’s version of the Beloved Community, the values of Morehouse College, and engaging and interactive training. We use non-judgmental, yet evidence-based approaches to shed light on difficult and sensitive topics to enhance interpersonal and intergroup relations. A portion of all revenue is donated to a scholarship fund at Morehouse College, an Historically Black College for men in Atlanta, Georgia, to assist promising young men with reaching their academic and career goals.
MindMarks/NTIRE has provided training and professional development for police officers, educators, attorneys, healthcare providers, corporations, and philanthropic organizations, as well as local, state, and federal personnel. A key aspect of our approach is to push participants to view information and events from a variety of perspectives, including from others very different from themselves. We believe that our CUE model of communication, understanding, and empathy is critical in improving intergroup relations. We believe that if people can talk to each other, understand each other, and feel what someone else is feeling, then the result will be one of respect and inclusion, even if there is not full agreement of perspectives.
Our work and approach has received national attention in various forms of media, including the Washington Post, CNN, and many local outlets. We provide training in every region of the contiguous United States and keynote and plenary presentations at many national conferences. Further, the MINDMARKS team has been called in by several entities to provide training following controversial events related to personal or institutional bias.
OUR TEAM
TRAINING NETWORK
MindMarks manages a network for professional trainers and consultants, all with advanced degrees or years of practical experience, that assist with various trainings and consulting on a client by client basis. Our network has been contracted to train all 108,000 employees of Los Angeles County and to be one of two entities that trained 140,000 New York City Public Schools employees. Trainers are spread out across the U.S. and are available to provide in-person and virtual training.
DR. BRYANT T. MARKS (bryant@mindmarks.org)
Dr. Marks is a minister, researcher, trainer, and award-winning educator. His calling/passion/purpose is to develop the knowledge, wisdom, and skills of others that will allow them to reach their full potential and live their lives with purpose and passion. He is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Morehouse College, Founding Director and Principal Trainer with the National Training Institute on Race & Equity, now MindMarks. Dr. Marks served as a Commissioner with the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans and the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the Obama Administration. He was also a contributor to the White House’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Task Force and serves on the MBK Task Force for Fulton (Atlanta) County, GA. Dr. Marks was also a contributor/trainer with the Obama Administration’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) and 21st Century Policing programs.
As a diversity and implicit bias expert, Dr. Marks has provided implicit bias training to over 2,000 Police Chiefs and executives via a series of briefings at the White House in 2016, and several thousand patrol officers in local police departments including the entire Los Angeles Police Department. He has also provided training related to diversity and implicit bias to individuals in education (K-12 and higher education), philanthropy, non-profits, local and federal government, and several other sectors. He serves on several national boards and is a highly sought after speaker and trainer.
Dr. Marks holds a B.A. in psychology and a minor in economics from Morehouse College, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Social Psychology from the University of Michigan. He was an Assistant Professor of psychology and African American Studies at the University of Illinois-Chicago prior to returning to Morehouse. Dr. Marks conducts research and professional development in the areas of diversity and implicit bias, Black male psychology and development, the academic achievement of minority college students, innovations in STEM education, and personal passion and productivity. Dr. Marks is married to Kimberly Marks and father to Kim, Zion-Trinity, and Bryant II.
DR. KIMBERLY V. MARKS (kimberly@mindmarks.org)
Dr. Kimberly V. Marks is a counselor, educator, and strategic operations leader whose work focuses on healing systems, strengthening relationships, and empowering people to live with purpose and impact. She serves as the Director of Operations at the National Training Institute on Race and Equity (NTIRE), now known as MindMarks, where she oversees the organization’s internal infrastructure, strategic planning, and engagement efforts across educational institutions, government agencies, and corporate clients nationwide.
Dr. Marks has over 20 years of experience in higher education, nonprofit leadership, corporate consulting, and counseling. She served as a senior consultant and relationship manager with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), where she managed multi-institutional capacity-building initiatives and secured significant grants to promote excellence among HBCUs. Previously, she worked with Fortune 500 companies to develop leadership, coaching, and employee development systems both nationally and internationally. In addition to her professional career, she has taught undergraduate courses in psychology and organizational leadership within the Department of Psychology.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor, Dr. Marks integrates clinical expertise into her work. Her approach is firmly based on the belief that recovery is possible, whether in individuals, organizations, or systems. Her focus areas include identity development, relational healing, and operational transformation within equity-centered organizations. Dr. Marks has a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and a B.A. in Political Science. She is a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCA). She is the wife and business partner of Dr. Bryant T. Marks and the mother of their three children.
MS. PAULETTE WEEMS (paulette@mindmarks.org)
Paulette Weems serves as Office Manager at MindMarks, bringing over 30 years of experience supporting C-suite executive teams. With a background and B.S. degree in Criminal Justice Administration, she expertly manages scheduling, logistics, billing follow up, and communications for the organization’s training programs. Known for her professionalism, attention to detail, and calm presence, Paulette works closely with both Dr. Bryant and Dr. Kimberly to ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. She’s also a tiny-living enthusiast who enjoys writing, creating, and cherishing time with her family.