About Us

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ExuLAB (pronounced eggs-ek-YOU-lab) inspires the growth of global executive leaders- to lead empathetically & perform successfully- as a force for good in our world- even when it seems impossible.

ExuLAB was brought into the world to inspire our purpose. Born in the U.S.A., ExuLAB is founded upon the embrace of more than two decades of vibrant expertise & deep strength in professional learning & executive leadership performance with a fresh approach. Our work never consists of 'canned programming' but thoughtfully contoured & created experiences designed to embody our purpose, reflect organizational goals, meet the moment of need & impact with transformative results & extremely high rates of long-term retention & application that translate into true ROI. We are experts in experiential learning & specialize in utilizing this highly impactful robust learning method as the vehicle to acquire & apply new knowledge, skill & belief within the leadership & development space. We are helmed by our Chief Leadership Officer, D.C. Alves M.Ed., a results-driven visionary and transformational leader, who, throughout her career, has successfully created, produced, designed & led inspired enterprise learning & leadership strategy, corporate university building, assessment campaigns, global educational partnershipping, credentialing programming, standards-based learning experiences, instructor, faculty & curriculum development generating more than $15 million in revenue from more than 51,000 course experiences (& counting), leveraging her expertise to chart our course every day with heart, determination, courage, inspiration & love.

D.C.'s Footprint

Business Intelligence Board Member-Chief Learning Officer-Human Capital Media Research and Advisory Services

The Workforce Business Intelligence Board Member-Workforce.com

Judge-Learning Elite Awards-Chief Learning Officer-Human Capital Media

Legacy of Leadership Alumni Award-George Mason University 

Alumni Ambassador-George Mason University

Lee Hertzfeld Award-The Catholic University of America

USC Town & Gown

Chief Learning Officer-IRWA

Vice President Professional Development-IRWA

IKT Transatlantic Cooperation on Infrastructure- Underground Infrastructure Panorama-Curriculum & Development

Center for Social Ecology & Public Policy-Curriculum & Development

Infrastructure Professional Ethics- Curriculum & Development

UCLA Learning Team-Instructor Leadership Development Collaboration for Infrastructure Professionals

Energy Industries & Renewables- Curriculum & Development

ASTM 1527- ESA1- Environmental Site Assessments- Curriculum & Development

Enterprising Leaders- HiPo Leadership Journey- Curriculum & Development

United Nations Economic and Social Council- Vetted NGO Representative

Conflict Management & Mediation- Curriculum & Development

Electrical Utilities & Transmission- Curriculum & Development

Responsible Land Development (International)- Curriculum & Development

International Society for Performance Improvement-"Leading Through Glass Walls"- Workshop

Program Management, Faculty Advisor, Speaker Affairs-Envision EMI-Leadership Education

Certified University Board Examiner-NCATE

National Academies-National Research Council-Enhancing Professional Development of Teachers, University of California, Irvine- Invitational

National Teacher Quality, Education & Accreditation, Professional Development Training Specialist NCATE Professional Development Web Series- NCATE

Superintendent's Advisory Council- Fairfax County Public Schools

Performance-Based Assessment Taskforce on Language Acquisition in collaboration with ACTFL- Fairfax County Public Schools

Professional Development of Teachers- Fairfax County Public Schools- "Using Technology in Language Instruction- A Videoconference with the Embassy of Ecuador & The Organization of American States"- Workshop

Guest Services Advisory Board & Conference Services- Ritz-Carlton Embassy Row Washington, D.C.

B.A. The Catholic University of America

La Universidad de Valladolid, Spain- International Service Program for Bachelor's

M.Ed. George Mason University

University of Virginia- CRISS Method Course for Master's

Phi Beta Kappa Society Member & Key Holder