About Us
Meet the Founder
Demetrius “D” Parker, Founder & Principal Culture Architect
With over 40 years of leadership experience, Demetrius “D” Parker has dedicated his career to building cultures of trust and developing leaders who inspire collaboration and drive results. From the military to municipal government, “D” has cultivated a leadership philosophy rooted in self-awareness, resilience, and the power of strong relationships.
As the founder of Trust Leadership Collective (TLC), “D” delivers thought-provoking and interactive workshops to organizations of all sizes—start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, universities, and public institutions. His deep experience in HR, organizational development, and leadership strategy has empowered hundreds of leaders to foster cultures of trust and build high-performing teams.
“At TLC, we believe that trust and self-awareness are the foundation of great leadership and lasting cultural change. The journey begins with you.”
Transform Your Team with Our Consulting Services
The unique blend of knowledge, pragmatical philosophies, behavioral/personality assessments, and entertainment makes our workshops one of kind. If you’re seeking a learning experience that’s fun, effective, and impactful then TLC is the one for you!
Meet Our Team
Demetrius "D" Parker, Founder of Trust Leadership Collective
"D" the visionary founder and principal culture architect, has shaped his leadership philosophy in the most challenging environments, from the military to municipal government, driving significant advances in building collaborative spaces and organizational effectiveness. “D” has over 40 years of Leadership experience, with 20 plus of those years being HR/OD experience, and 10 ½ of those while supporting local government entities.
Desaray Bibb PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior HR Consultant & Coach
Desaray has a comprehensive understanding of employee relations, employment law, performance management, coaching, and organizational development. Desaray has played a pivotal role in shaping the culture and effectiveness of various companies across diverse industries in both the private and public sectors. She is known for being passionate about empowering leaders and individual contributors, having a collaborative leadership style, and her ability to coach and cultivate high performing teams.
Demetrius Parker Jr., Coach & Consultant
D Jr. a dedicated coach who champions a 360-degree approach to life & wellness, encompassing body, mind, and spirit. With a philosophy rooted in curiosity, self-awareness, and empowerment, he doesn't just transform bodies but also enriches lives. D Jr. believes that true fitness is about more than physical strength; it’s about cultivating mental resilience and spiritual peace to navigate the challenges of everyday life. Through personalized coaching, immersive workshops, and a supportive community, he helps clients unlock their full potential, leading to profound and lasting changes.
Stephanie Zavislan, CSC, MBA, PHR, Coach & Consultant
Stephanie has helped several organizations identify their core values and align them with operations for the organizations’ optimal impact. She has been a Conference speaker on nonprofit culture, values, and empathy, and has been included on panels as a subject matter expert on recruitment, nonprofit experience, intentional culture, values alignment, and talent management. She is passionate about effective performance management and urges organizations to identify, retain and develop high performers.