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Dr. Davi Kallman is an award-winning higher education leader, educator, consultant, and nationally recognized advocate whose work centers on accessibility, disability inclusion, communication, student engagement, and organizational leadership. With more than a decade of experience across higher education, Dr. Kallman has dedicated her career to creating environments where students and professionals can thrive, belong, and lead authentically.
Dr. Kallman previously served in senior student affairs leadership roles at Pierce College and Tacoma Community College, including as a Dean of Student Engagement, and has also held leadership positions focused on disability access and ADA/504 compliance. Her professional experience spans student affairs, accessibility services, leadership development, organizational change, strategic planning, and inclusive program development.
An educator at heart, Dr. Kallman teaches communication courses and brings her background in health communication, interpersonal communication, disability studies, and leadership into both the classroom and her professional work. She earned her Ph.D. in Health Communication from Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, as well as a master’s degree in Communication and a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Beyond the classroom and campus, Dr. Kallman is an experienced speaker and consultant who works with colleges, universities, nonprofit organizations, and professional associations on topics including disability inclusion, neurodiversity, accessible communication, inclusive leadership, student engagement, organizational culture, and belonging. Her approach combines research, professional experience, storytelling, and practical strategies that participants can apply within their own organizations and communities.
Dr. Kallman has served in numerous state and national leadership roles, including with the National Communication Association’s Disability Issues Caucus, the Disability Support Services Council, the Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability, the Washington State Independent Living Council, and Disability EmpowHer Network.
In 2026, Dr. Kallman was inducted into the Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame, recognizing her commitment to mentorship, disability leadership, and advancing opportunities for disabled people.
Across her work as an educator, administrator, speaker, consultant, and advocate, Dr. Kallman believes that accessibility is not simply a compliance requirement. It is a foundation for creating communities where people are respected, empowered, and able to participate fully.
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Disability Inclusion, Representation, Bias, Workplace Culture
- AUDIENCE: Corporate, HR, Education, Associations
- FORMAT: Keynote | Workshop
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What People are Saying
“I have worked with Davi on Disability Rights issues for years and impressed with her knowledge, passion, and professionalism. She uses her own experience as a marginalized woman with a disability as the as the foundation to fully examine the systems that inhibit full access and inclusion to services for marginalized people with disabilities. Her lived experience combined with her formal education allow her to provide a wealth of knowledge and fresh perspectives to improve systems and create spaces that are more accessible and welcoming for all.”
“Dr. Kallman has a wealth of knowledge but is very good at making topics relatable and approachable for learners at all levels of experience. She effectively lays out foundational concepts and knowledge while being able to give in depth and detailed responses to questions from more advanced students.”
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