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Patricia Larkins Hicks, Ph.D.
Founder & President
Dr. Patricia Larkins Hicks is founder and president of The Outcomes Management Group, Ltd. (OMG). She has thirty years of experience in health care, organizational development, education, and program evaluation. OMG was selected by the Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the Management Services category. This program recognizes the best of small businesses throughout the country.
Dr. Hicks brings to her entrepreneurial leadership a passion for results coupled with diverse experiences working as a clinician, university professor, researcher, administrator, and corporate executive. She has worked in a variety of employment settings to include Easter Seals Speech and Hearing Clinic (Brunswick, GA), Armstrong State College (Savannah, GA), Howard University (Washington, DC), American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (Rockville, MD), National Institutes of Health (Bethesda, MD), and NovaCare, Inc. (King of Prussia, PA).
Dr. Hicks is a nationally recognized lecturer and author. She has presented over 300 presentations and workshops throughout the country and is the author of 25 publications and 3 books. Her most recent publication is “Be Your B.E.S.T.” published by Xlibris in June, 2010.
Dr. Hicks received her Ph.D. from the University of Memphis (Memphis, TN), M.A. from Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI), and B.S. from Hampton University (Hampton, VA). She was selected Outstanding Alumnus of both the University of Memphis and Michigan State University. Dr. Hicks is a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
Dr. Hicks is Immediate Past President, National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.; Chair, Integration Committee, Columbus Chamber Small Business Council; member, Diversity & Inclusion Committee, United Way of Central Ohio; Co Chair, Organizational Effectives, The Links, Incorporated, member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority; and Vice Chair Pro Tem, Steward Board, St. Paul AME Church.
Dr. Hicks is listed in the 2010 Cambridge Who’s Who among Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs and has been listed among the Who’s Who of Black Columbus for several years. She is married to Dr. Clayton N. Hicks, business partner and owner of Driving Park Vision Center.
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