Yvonne R. Davis, President and CEO of DAVISCommunications, is an internationally recognized leadership development coach, speaker, and award winning journalist. She is an expert in cross-cultural and global emerging markets, understanding what drives government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations in challenging times to bring insight and viable solutions. Throughout her remarkable 19-year career, she has spearheaded initiatives that impact social and political change, both domestically and internationally. As a hard-hitting political columnist, corporate crisis strategist, and seasoned traveler, Ms. Davis has visited 52 countries, enabling her to greatly enhance her knowledge of the world community. She is passionate about critical economic and socio-political issues in the Middle East, Central Asia, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe. She continues to play a crucial role in developing strategies to advance the status of women in these developing regions.

With an impressive background in communication theory and application, leadership and business ethics, and comparative politics, Ms. Davis drives crisis management and negotiation strategy initiatives that are utilized by the public and private sectors. It was through her highly intuitive capabilities and relationship building that she gained great respect as the first woman to teach negotiation skills to Palestinian women leaders. She brings this same ability to her business as a coach and consultant, where she works closely with high-level officials and key stakeholders to create a unique vision, develop strong leadership, and effect sustainable results. It is her deep knowledge of public affairs, media, and messaging that enables her to design, launch, and administer far-reaching, impactful social marketing campaigns that educate and influence thinking and behavior.

Ms. Davis was an appointee of President George W. Bush, and is currently appointed by Governor M. Jodi Rell of Connecticut to the position of Commissioner for the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women. She worked with the White House from 2001 to 2005 on housing, small business, HIV/AIDs (AGOA), welfare reform, global trade, and women’s issues. She is a key member of the Board of Directors to World Affairs Council in Connecticut, Vice President of Global Women’s Issues Forum, and member of Board of Directors to Al Waref Foundation (a Middle Eastern policy think tank in Washington, D.C., Lebanon, and Morocco). She is also an Ambassador for the Good Will Treaty for Peace.

As evidenced in her thought-provoking writing style, Ms. Davis articulates a unique and “out of the box” viewpoint that compels readers to examine their own ideas. She is a political columnist Arab News. She has been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including Russian Magazine, The New York Times, Jerusalem Post, Palestinian Times, Black Enterprise Magazine, New Century Newspaper in Uzbekistan, and Hartford Magazine. Sought out for her expertise, she has been interviewed by NPR, CBC, and BBC World News, and is a well-known lecturer on American politics.

Ms. Davis is connected with her audience, delivering in-depth social, media, and intellectual capabilities in a language that is expressive and engaging. She has a talent for taking a complex idea and creating a real-world application that maintain substance, while providing a clear direction.

A doctoral candidate for the Thierry Graduate School of Leadership in Brussels, Belgium, Ms. Davis also holds a Master of Science in Leadership and Business Ethics from Duquesne University and a Master of Art in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications and Political Science from the University of Hartford, graduating magna cum laude. She completed the Masters Class, “The Art and Practice of Leadership,” at the John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University. With a love for language, Ms. Davis studied French for eight years. She is actively learning Italian through a private tutor and at the Sorrento Lingue in Sorrento, Italy, and she is also studying Arabic at the Hartford Seminary. Ms. Davis led an academic roundtable discussion at the Global Women’s Leadership Conference in Dubai, UAE. She developed the Political Leadership class for the University of Hartford’s Politics & Government department is teaching this course as an upper level Comparative Politics Course.

Blog Entries by Yvonne R. Davis

Can A Christian Learn from Ramadan?

19 Comments | Posted August 24, 2009 | 06:35 PM (EST)


What can Christians learn from Muslims during Ramadan? Is there wisdom that can be obtained from the 30-day fast – one of Islam’s five Pillars?

Searching for articles, essays or thoughts written by Christians about Ramadan, I could not find any substantial writing from a Christian perspective on how Christians...

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The Uninsured Has a Black Face -- White Ambivalence Is Obama's Struggle

38 Comments | Posted August 19, 2009 | 01:53 PM (EST)


Yale University Professor of Psychology, and a highly recognized and award winning research expert on racism, John Dovidio does not feel the ongoing protests, yelling, name calling and Hitler labels by white protesters are hate. Instead, what he sees is a fight by whites desperately struggling to defend and maintain...

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Comic Diva Sheryl Underwood Talks Politics - She's Much More Than a Few Laughs!

Posted August 16, 2009 | 03:49 PM (EST)


Very funny lady Sheryl Underwood exclaims her ideal date for a cold beer is a tripartite experience with the men of her dreams. "Barack Obama, George W. Bush and George Clooney can holla at me for a dream threesome beer any day," Underwood teases. However, with what's going on right...

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White Racism Black Bigotry: The Talk About Race is All Wrong!

86 Comments | Posted August 3, 2009 | 12:26 PM (EST)


Over the last few weeks, it seems no one -- the media, the punditry, social intellectuals and not even African American scholars and activists -- hit the target with a correct analysis about the real issue underscoring the Gates/Crowley incident. Terms or phrases such as, "race," "conversation about/on race," "the...

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The Unteachable Lesson: Can We Learn From Gates and Crowley?

265 Comments | Posted July 25, 2009 | 01:57 PM (EST)


Harvard Professor Henry "Skip" Louis Gates' legacy will not be remembered as the nation's "most famous black scholar." He will be forever remembered by all with a photo of him in handcuffs looking quite pitiful standing helpless inside the doorway of the Cambridge Police Department. Most of America will never...

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Georgia State University Stands Behind a Professor Who Discriminated Against An Arab and Muslim Woman

21 Comments | Posted July 6, 2009 | 11:46 AM (EST)


Behind the tears she shed on CNN this past 4th of July weekend is a brilliant, brave and beautiful 25 year old woman by the name of Slma Shelbayah. A doctoral student in Journalism and guest professor at Georgia State University, it appears the system geared up against her in...

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Governor Sanford Needs an Intervention Before It's Too Late

22 Comments | Posted July 2, 2009 | 10:35 AM (EST)


When I began to write my latest HuffPost piece, I was going to really slam South Carolina "Lovey Govey" Mark Sanford for his stupidity sharing the greatest TMI (too much information) of all time about his affair with Ms. Argentina. When he said God wanted him to stay in his...

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Neda, a Shahida (Martyr) for Freedom

12 Comments | Posted June 23, 2009 | 01:16 PM (EST)


Dear Neda,

I can hear you now. In a low, but determined voice, you tell me how much you love your country and the Persian people. With the enthusiasm typical of your youth, you share what your friends are doing back home to desperately hold on to living their lives...

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The US Senate Apologized for Slavery. But We Ain't Gettin' 40 Acres and a Mule!

44 Comments | Posted June 19, 2009 | 01:53 PM (EST)


A smirk spread across my face when I watched CNN's Wolf Blitzer give the "Breaking News" this week that the U.S. Senate issued a formal apology to African Americans for Slavery and the era of Jim Crow.

It is obvious the election of President Obama helped to usher that...

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Ladies, If Sarah Palin Ever Makes Sense Again on Issues Impacting Women, We Must Move More Quickly to Support Her

80 Comments | Posted June 18, 2009 | 11:51 AM (EST)


For the first time since she has been in the public spotlight, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin was able to talk her way into an issue that really resonated with the masses. I watched her interview with Today Show's Matt Lauer. She rambled on in her usual Palinesque I don't really...

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Weapons of Mass Influence - Undermining Terrorism - An Interview With Jerrold M. Post

Posted April 16, 2009 | 05:36 PM (EST)


"And when the White House spokesperson is asked, "When are we going to get Osama bin Laden? I'd have him respond, "Osama who?"
Jerrold M. Post, PhD


When we talk about Terrorism, very little is discussed by the media -- let alone the military...

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My Friend Ian Browde's Right Brain Reflections

Posted April 13, 2009 | 02:55 PM (EST)


His intent is to share what his right brain perceives is the most meaningful contextual shift for humanity since the Industrial revolution about 250 years ago. Since the shift, the Sustainability Revolution, is contextual, and much of what we think, feel and do is changing fundamentally.

The economic context shift...

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So What If Obama Bowed? HALAS!

Posted April 12, 2009 | 06:03 PM (EST)


Okay so what if President Obama bowed to Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah at the G-20 Summit? Showing respect for the Elder King's position does NOT in any way mean the apocalyptic messages Republican Clerics are screaming over the air waves -- the U.S. is going to turn Muslim and Christianity...

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The Term "Man Caused Disasters" Sounds Weak, but the "War on Terror" Has Always Been Weaker

Posted April 6, 2009 | 11:39 AM (EST)


"The 'war on terror' has had a pernicious impact on American democracy, on America's psyche and on U.S. standing in the world." --Zbigniew Brzezinski

Republican Clerics are at it again. This time they are really mad about the Obama Administration ditching the oxy moronic "War on Terror, Global War...

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O De La Renta, Stop Your Winging and Whining About First Lady O

Posted April 3, 2009 | 05:37 PM (EST)


You know I am actually quite surprised at myself, but this it the third piece I am writing in defense of First Lady Michelle Obama and her freedom to choose her own style and fashion.

This time, I just have to laugh out loud at Oscar De La Renta winging...

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Fashion Critics You Got it Wrong! Not First Lady Obama.

Posted April 3, 2009 | 11:17 AM (EST)


All of the cable media chatter about what First Lady Michelle Obama is wearing, will wear, how she presents herself, what she says, and how she says it was for a moment completely silenced when she took the stage at the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Language School in London to share...

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"Flying While Arab" Continues to Soar

Posted March 16, 2009 | 03:32 PM (EST)


It was February 2002. I dashed from the East Room of the White House to catch an early evening flight from BWI airport to Oklahoma City to a do a press launch with then Congressman J.C. Watts, Jr. President Bush and the First Lady hosted a ceremony and reception and...

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Chris Brown And Now BeBe Winans! Black America Where Is the Outrage?

Posted March 16, 2009 | 10:18 AM (EST)


Oh my! Another black man accused of smacking down another black woman. This time however, it is BeBe Winans. The Grammy Award winning Gospel Crooner in a mouth spat with his ex-wife is alleged to have pushed her to the ground. BeBe's altercation with his ex-wife is a reminder of...

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The Face of Power in the UAE is a Woman and Her Name is Sheikha Lubna Bint Khalid Al Qasimi.

Posted March 8, 2009 | 08:30 PM (EST)


In celebration of International Women's Month I want to be selfish and talk about women who redefine what it is to be a woman in charge and in control. These women are murdering stereotypes leading on their own terms for the greater good of society. These women are bold. They...

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Yo, Republicjizzles Sayshzizzle Now Its Tizzle Foshizzle To Introdizzle of RNC Boss Michael Steeledizzle on This Fizzle Dizzle!

Posted February 1, 2009 | 06:19 PM (EST)


HeadlineTranslation: "Yes, Republicans say now its time to for the introduction of RNC Chair Michael Steele on this fine day!"

It was well after midnight during the Republican National Convention in early September of 2004. The very well dressed, but not too blinged out Michael Steele was holding court chilllaxing...

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