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D.A. Abrams, CAE

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Chief Operating Officer at Groundswell, Inc.
📍 Orlando, Florida, United States

D. A. Abrams is the Chief Operating Officer at Groundswell, Inc. , a transformational Certified Association Executive (CAE) with extensive experience in strategy and operations. He has a strong background in leading diversity and inclusion initiatives at major organizations. People who have worked with him describe him as a strategic, business-savvy, and dependable leader.

Outside of his executive roles, D. A. is a global traveler, avid reader, and lifelong learner. He channels his expertise into venture capital as a Limited Partner at Backstage Capital and advises startups. This reflects a deep commitment to fostering innovation and supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs in his personal time.

He is a 6-time published author on topics including diversity and inclusion and a former Certified Tennis Teaching Professional.

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Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
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Diversity & Inclusion
A core specialty throughout his career, he has founded a D&I advisory group, held Chief Diversity Officer roles, and authored books on the subject.
Community Empowerment
His current role at Groundswell focuses on building community power through equitable community solar projects and clean energy programs.
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Career

Work history

6-2022
Chief Operating Officer
Groundswell, Inc.
11-2019 - 6-2022
Managing Director
CFP Board
3-2019 - 11-2019
Founder & Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group
2-2012 - 3-2019
Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer
(USTA) United States Tennis Association
2-2006 - 2-2012
Executive Director
USTA Eastern
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Education
BS
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Master of Management Administration (MMA)
Metro State University
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