Meet Joe Conway, MBA, CDM
I’m Joseph “Joe” Conway—a writer, speaker, and bias mitigation practitioner. I study how belief, bias, history, and the brain shape human behavior. My work brings research and lived experience into leadership at work, at home, and in our communities.
I’ve spent more than 25 years in leadership, and more than 20 in healthcare alone. Along the way, I grew from manager to director to chief. I started in hospital operations and Lean process improvement. I earned a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and helped train more than 1,000 people across North Carolina. Later, I led health equity and human experience work at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, now Novant Health. Our team earned a 100% score on the Healthcare Equality Index and trained more than 5,000 healthcare professionals in bias mitigation.
I served as the City of Wilmington’s first Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer. I launched the city’s first equity and inclusion program and helped raise its Municipal Equality Index score from 36 to 66. In 2022, I founded ABIDE of NC, where I serve as Founder & Principal.
I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from American InterContinental University, with a specialization in Healthcare Management. I am also certified in diversity management (CDM). I earned a B.A. in Church Ministries and served as a pastor, music minister, and church planter.
I’m a deconstructing Christian and a lifelong learner. I look at Scripture through its languages, history, and cultures—and listen to wisdom from other faiths. You do not need to share my faith to belong here. I also study how learning and experience can change the brain, and what that research means for habits, leadership, and growth.
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What People Say About Joe
“Joe is an active listener, who creates a safe space for individuals to do their own self-work, without judgement, which allows for personal growth and organizational connection.”
Megan Rose, PharmD
“His honest and transparent approach to these sensitive topics, along with his personal life experiences and down-to-earth humor, make him uniquely equipped as a leader and subject matter expert.”
Andre C. Brown
Start a Conversation with Joe
My purpose is simple: “To cultivate an environment for your success.” That means making space for honest questions, thoughtful practice, and fairer decisions. Share the challenge you’re facing, who it affects, and what you hope to change. We can discuss whether consulting, a workshop, or advising fits your needs.