Bio
Derrick T. Dortch is President of The Diversa Group, a global management consulting firm providing strategic advice and solutions to organizations and individuals to assist them in capitalizing on opportunities, effectively deal with critical challenges, and achieve success. In 2005 Mr. Dortch assumed the leadership of The Diversa Group after serving as Vice President. Since then he has taken the lead in expanding services and successfully growing the company.
In addition to his work at The Diversa Group Mr. Dortch is a columnist for The Washington Post. His column focuses on the Federal Government and helping both Federal Workers and Federal Job Seekers achieve success in their careers. Each week Mr. Dortch hosts a radio show on Federal News Radio 1500 AM called “Fed Access with Derrick T. Dortch”. Every Friday at 12 noon he talks to various guests in the Federal Sector about everything from how to win government jobs and contracts, to learning about interesting federal agencies and government contractors and their work, to providing listeners insight on how to best utilize government services.
Before assuming the leadership of The Diversa Group, Mr. Dortch worked as Assistant Director for Georgetown University’s Career Education Center. At Georgetown he served as a career counselor, special programs manager, employment advisor and was in charge of the Center’s educational technology and marketing. Mr. Dortch previously held the position of Manager of Internships, Government and Non-Profit Opportunities where he worked to find Georgetown students jobs in the federal government, nonprofit, and public service sectors by building relationships with government agencies and non-profit employers and advising students on how to succeed. He served as the first Director of the Georgetown Public Interest Program (GPIP) before being promoted to Assistant Director.
Mr. Dortch served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in various capacities from combat operations in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm to training, operational planning, career counseling, and administration. His military personal and unit service awards include the: Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
He continues his service to his country by serving as Captain (O-3) in the Maryland Defense Force, Maryland Military Department. There he commands a unit focused on providing support to the Maryland National Guard and Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). He also serves as a Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO) with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Mr. Dortch is deeply committed to service and responding in times of need and crisis. As a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team in Washington, D.C. Area, Mr. Dortch was one of the first Red Cross Disaster workers on the scene providing support to the rescue and recovery efforts at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He continues to answer the call during various emergencies.
He has years of experience working in the business, education, non-profit, and government sectors. Before taking his posts at Georgetown University, Mr. Dortch worked with the City of Detroit Youth Department as a program coordinator for the Resident Youth Council, an academic, career and leadership development program for high school students. He also worked as a counselor with the YMCA and as a Youth Minister at Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. While pursuing his degrees at Tuskegee University Mr. Dortch worked as Assistant to the Vice President, Judicial Officer, Director of Orientation Programs, and Editor-In-Chief of the Campus Digest (Tuskegee University’s Student Newspaper).
Mr. Dortch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters of Education in Counseling and Student Development from Tuskegee University. He has also taken graduate level and professional development courses in technology and national security at Georgetown University.
Bio
Derrick T. Dortch is President of The Diversa Group, a global management consulting firm providing strategic advice and solutions to organizations and individuals to assist them in capitalizing on opportunities, effectively deal with critical challenges, and achieve success. In 2005 Mr. Dortch assumed the leadership of The Diversa Group after serving as Vice President. Since then he has taken the lead in expanding services and successfully growing the company.
In addition to his work at The Diversa Group Mr. Dortch is a columnist for The Washington Post. His column focuses on the Federal Government and helping both Federal Workers and Federal Job Seekers achieve success in their careers. Each week Mr. Dortch hosts a radio show on Federal News Radio 1500 AM called “Fed Access with Derrick T. Dortch”. Every Friday at 12 noon he talks to various guests in the Federal Sector about everything from how to win government jobs and contracts, to learning about interesting federal agencies and government contractors and their work, to providing listeners insight on how to best utilize government services.
Before assuming the leadership of The Diversa Group, Mr. Dortch worked as Assistant Director for Georgetown University’s Career Education Center. At Georgetown he served as a career counselor, special programs manager, employment advisor and was in charge of the Center’s educational technology and marketing. Mr. Dortch previously held the position of Manager of Internships, Government and Non-Profit Opportunities where he worked to find Georgetown students jobs in the federal government, nonprofit, and public service sectors by building relationships with government agencies and non-profit employers and advising students on how to succeed. He served as the first Director of the Georgetown Public Interest Program (GPIP) before being promoted to Assistant Director.
Mr. Dortch served in the United States Marine Corps (USMC) in various capacities from combat operations in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm to training, operational planning, career counseling, and administration. His military personal and unit service awards include the: Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, and Meritorious Unit Commendation.
He continues his service to his country by serving as Captain (O-3) in the Maryland Defense Force, Maryland Military Department. There he commands a unit focused on providing support to the Maryland National Guard and Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA). He also serves as a Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO) with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, a branch of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Mr. Dortch is deeply committed to service and responding in times of need and crisis. As a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team in Washington, D.C. Area, Mr. Dortch was one of the first Red Cross Disaster workers on the scene providing support to the rescue and recovery efforts at the Pentagon during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. He continues to answer the call during various emergencies.
He has years of experience working in the business, education, non-profit, and government sectors. Before taking his posts at Georgetown University, Mr. Dortch worked with the City of Detroit Youth Department as a program coordinator for the Resident Youth Council, an academic, career and leadership development program for high school students. He also worked as a counselor with the YMCA and as a Youth Minister at Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church. While pursuing his degrees at Tuskegee University Mr. Dortch worked as Assistant to the Vice President, Judicial Officer, Director of Orientation Programs, and Editor-In-Chief of the Campus Digest (Tuskegee University’s Student Newspaper).
Mr. Dortch holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Masters of Education in Counseling and Student Development from Tuskegee University. He has also taken graduate level and professional development courses in technology and national security at Georgetown University.