Dr. Dania Antalỹa Thomas, affectionately known as "Dr. D," is a Resilience Consultant, Speaker, ADHD Empowerment and Visually Impaired Advocate. She assists businesses and individuals, especially those with ADHD and visual impairment, build and strengthen their ability to cope with challenges, bounce back from setbacks, and thrive in adversity by developing strategies and skills to unlock their full potential in life. She is a passionate leader in public health, resilience, and disability advocacy. She is a renowned expert and published researcher on Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and HIV among women (Shared Contextual Risk Factors Between HIV and IPV Among Women).  Additionally, a published author of Podcast Journals: Entrepreneurs.

Despite facing partial blindness and challenges with ADHD, Dr. D has built a career rooted in empowerment, perseverance and resilience. Her powerful motivational talks such as “Helping Adults Manage ADHD by Overcoming Setbacks, Building Resilience and Creating a Pathway to Achieving Success” and “Overcoming Obstacles with a Disability” equip others with tools to stay the course and thrive through adversity.

She also supports individuals through resume building, academic writing, and professional development, while mentoring youth through programs like “Everyone Can Code” and “High School to High Heels” as an active member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women. Dr. D’s journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and the power of never giving up.