Tedi Parsons was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is the fifth child of eight siblings. Growing-up, Tedi never really fit in and used his sharp wit and ability to connect with others to make the best of some challenging situations.  

After high school Tedi spent several years trying to 'find himself' and eventually discovered that Lansing was the place he wanted to call home. In Lansing, he found his tribe and a niche in the diversity and professional training world, which launched the start of something big.  

Tedi Parsons also serves as the President & CEO at 2b Inclusive LLC (2bI), a company he started in 2011.  Tedi brings a strong background in leadership, human resources, operations and facilities management, professional development and training, along with a passion for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ). 2bI is on a mission to Help Today’s Professionals Become Tomorrow’s World Leaders!  Learn more about 2bI HERE.

​Tedi is sought out to provide professional direction and training for Human Resources, Leadership, Strategic/Strategy Planning and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for the private, public and nonprofit sectors. He also finds time to pursue his passion for volunteering and mentoring, with a strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and equality.  ​​

Tedi holds designations as a Certified Career Coach (CCC), Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Certified Professional Coach (CPC) and is also a Certified Train the Trainer. Additionally, Tedi holds certifications in ergonomics, facilities management, and human resources.

Currently, Tedi is busy at work on his new book “He's Just a Little Too Much!": Finding and Claiming Your Place in the World, coming out Summer 2025.  Tedi resides in Delhi Township, Michigan with his dog Ms. Izzy and cat Ms. Kitty.