Beryl Wingate
Beryl L. Wingate, Psy.D., is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. She is currently CEO and founder of B4C Associates, a coaching and consulting company providing executive/leadership coaching, and consulting services. She is a licensed psychologist and obtained certifications in Human Resources, as well as various leadership assessment tools.
Dr. Wingate obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University in New Orleans, LA, graduating cum laude with a major in psychology and a minor in marketing. She obtained her Masters degree from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. Finally, in 1999, Dr. Wingate obtained her Doctorate of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Counseling Psychology from the University of St. Thomas, in St. Paul, MN.
Dr. Wingate began her career in Human Resources, working as a Human Resources Administrator at Control Data Corp. and Medtronic in Minneapolis, MN. She later took management and organizational consultant, then employee assistance consultant jobs at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, and Norwest Corporation. While in graduate school between 1997 and 2000, Dr. Wingate served as a family therapist and clinical consultant at African American Family Services and at the Hazelden Betty Ford Addiction Treatment Center, respectively.
From 2000 to 2012, Dr. Wingate served as an Assistant Vice-President and Consultant for the Employee Assistance Consulting Department for Wells Fargo. It was also during that time that she started a part-time private practice as a psychologist at J. Taborn Associates, where she worked for almost 15 years. In 2012, Dr. Wingate founded her own private practice company, B4C Associates, LLC. She also worked as a staff psychologist/care coordinator at Macalester College from 2013-2016.
As a result of her exemplary professional contributions, Dr. Wingate has received numerous awards and recognitions. She was given the Great Performers Award for Employee Excellence by Control Data Corporation and two Best Practices Awards from Norwest Corporation. She also received recognition by the African American Family Services as an Employee and by the Betty Ford Hazelton Treatment Center for her Clinical Contributions. Dr. Wingate is a three-time recipient of the Wells Fargo Outstanding Team Member Award and was recognized eight (8) times as an Employee Assistance Consulting SuperStar. Finally, she has been recognized numerous times for her outstanding performance at Medtronic and was awarded the HR Stewardship Award there in 2021.
In addition to her illustrious career as a clinician and as a consulting psychologist, Dr. Wingate has made notable contributions in service on both national and local levels. For example, she is a former member of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) – Twin Cities. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Psychologists and the Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists. As a member of the Minnesota Association of Black Psychologists, Dr. Wingate served in multiple roles including Secretary, Treasurer, and Training Coordinator. She also served as the Chair of Midwest Regional Conference Committee of the National Association of Black Psychologists. The Midwest Region includes chapters in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Illinois, and Missouri. The conference that was produced through her leadership was one of the most successful events ever sponsored by the Association.
As a member of the American Psychological Association, Dr. Wingate has served as the President of Section One (Black Women) within Division 35, the Society for the Psychology of Women. She has also served on the Executive Council of the Society in the role of Awards Coordinator for that body. In addition, Dr. Wingate Chaired and coordinated the Inaugural offering of the Leadership Institute for Diverse and Indigenous Woman of Color (LIDWOC), where she assembled a training faculty comprised of leaders in feminist thought such as Melba Vasquez (the first Latina elected as President of the American Psychological Association) and Jessica Henderson Daniel (the first African American woman elected as President of the American Psychological Association), and the late Dr. Jean Lau Chin. Additionally, Dr. Wingate served as the Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Society for the Psychology of Women. Finally, as a member of APA Division 13 (Society for Consulting Psychologists) she served on the Leadership Council and functioned as the Training and Development Coordinator.
As a member of the Minnesota Psychological Association (MPA), Dr. Beryl Wingate has served in multiple capacities including in roles such as the Treasurer and member of the Executive Committee. She also served as a Diversity Delegate representing the state of Minnesota at the State Leadership Conference sponsored through the American Psychological Association. Finally, Dr. Wingate has served as a member of the MPA Governing Council and has Chaired the MPA Women’s Division.
In addition to her professional service, Dr. Wingate has been on several local boards and committees. For example, she participated on the Board of Directors for the MN Dance Alliance/ Dance Today. She also served on the Board of Directors for Mixed
Blood Theatre where she co-chaired the HR Committee. Finally, she most recently served on the Board of Directors for the charter school, Friendship Academy of the Arts, where she Chaired the Development Committee, and on the Board of Directors for the African American Child Wellness Institute (AACWI.)
In essence, Dr. Beryl L. Wingate has over 35 years of experience in providing consultation to employees, leaders and teams in the private, public, government, and academic sectors. She is also an active member in psychological professional organizations where she has served in governance and executive committees. She has presented at local and national conferences, and an avid supporter of the arts. Her well-rounded portfolio has one over-arching theme – that she is a leader whose style is meant to uplift, support and inform others in how to improve themselves as individuals and as organizations that impact global communities all around the world
