Our Leadership
Diane R. Roberts, M.P.A
President
Ms. Roberts, co-founder, GEARS, Inc, provides leadership in the execution of GEARS mission and vision. She has administrative oversight of GEARS with supervisory responsibility for all areas. Ms. Roberts works with organizations to enhance their organizational structure and process, policy formulation, human resources training, and strategic planning. Her personable style and keen insight, coupled with her 25+ years of project management experience provides a powerful resource to all of our clients. Ms. Roberts ensures that each employee understands that our clients are GEARS #1 priority.
Deborah R. Brome, Ph.D
Executive Vice President
Dr. Brome, co-founder, GEARS, Inc. brings 25 years of experience that transverses diverse areas such as evaluation and applied research; cultural competence in research, organizations, and clinical practice; and organizational development. Dr. Brome’s experience as a researcher and evaluator is complemented by 23 years of building models of cultural competence in research and clinical practice. She directs, supervises, and develops services and initiatives for our research and evaluation projects.