Dr. Kevin Calhoun

Director, Talent Management and DEI Coca-Cola Beverages

Dr. James “Kevin” Calhoun is Talent and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion professional with expertise in Instructional Design, Business Learning Strategy, Organizational Development and Leadership Development. Kevin’s experience spans over 20 years in multiple industries including CPG, Technology, Academia, Manufacturing, Government, Banking, FinTech and Travel Industries. Kevin currently serves as the Director of Talent Management and DEI for Coca-Cola Beverages Florida. He has worked for several world-class organizations including UPS, Coca-Cola Corporate, Cash App and Booking Holdings. He holds a Bachelors Degree in History from Winthrop University, two Masters of Education (M.Ed.) degrees in Educational Psychology and Instructional Design and Technology from the University of Georgia, and his doctorate in Educational Psychology also from the University of Georgia. Kevin’s area of focus for his doctorate centered on the psychosocial and emotional needs of gifted gay Black men and has worked in leadership positions for organizations including the Atlanta Pride Board and the International Organization of Pride Organizers.