Dr. Brent Scholar, Ed.D., PMP, PMI-ACP, GPM-b, has been an invaluable member of the PMI community since February 2024. His dedication to volunteerism began in September 2024, driven by a call for volun-teers and his inherent desire to give back. As the DEI Guidelines Project Manager, PMI-ACP Study Group Project Manager, and PMP Study Group Facilitator, Brent has significantly contributed to the creation of DEI guidelines and the facilitation of study groups. His efforts have been instrumental in supporting the success of others and the organizations that have supported him. Brent finds immense reward in seeing others succeed and encourages new members to volunteer, emphasizing the opportunity to interact with great people and continue learning.
Beyond his professional achievements, Brent is a passionate traveler with a hidden talent for cooking. His favorite destination is Bali, though he has many other favorites. He enjoys Chompies’ Rainbow Layer Cook-ies as a guilty pleasure and is currently reading the CAPM All-In-One Textbook and a book from Piers An-thony's Xanth Fantasy Series. Brent’s proudest career moment was leaving a job due to ethical concerns, and his proudest personal moment was earning his Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Inspired by his wife, Jillian, and their cats, he is driven by a personal motto to enjoy the little moments. Colleagues describe him as loyal, empathetic, strategic, and dependable, and he aspires to visit all seven continents. Brent is also passionate about causes such as Achilles International, the Foundation Fighting Blindness, and blood/platelet donations. He encourages everyone to donate blood/platelets and to donate for cancer research and treatment.