Born and raised in Hartford CT, Derek Hall is a dynamic anti-racist inter-group dialogue facilitator, public speaker, and activist committed to challenging beliefs and institutional culture rooted in systemic racism and other forms of oppression. Derek has worked in the diversity, equity, and inclusion field for over ten years, partnering with public and private school systems, for-profit and non-profit organizations both locally and nationally. His passion for decolonized education, human connection, and implementation of racial equity strategies has led to him presenting to crowds of 500+ as well as facilitating groups as small as 5-15.

Derek is proud to have served as a full time RE·Center Program Director from 2016 – 2019, where he helped the organization develop into the force for equitable systemic change on the cutting edge of anti-racism and anti-oppression work that it is today. In 2019, Derek transitioned into his current role as Racial Equity Consultant & Coach where, believing  that “changed people, change systems”, he uses his gifts of facilitation, story sharing and community building to increase the  racial & social consciousnesses of individuals and organizations RE·Center has the privilege to partner with. RE·Center is proud to work with Derek Hall as we imagine and create a world where “everyone gets what they need to grow and thrive” together.