Dr. Robert F. DeFinis
Author - Behavioralist - Educator - Leader

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Dr. Robert F. DeFinis has been working with children, athletes, coaches, teams, leaders, and organizations for over twenty years while consistently leveraging optimal performance strategies into success stories. He has a diversified background with extensive experience in education, nonprofit leadership, law enforcement, and behavior analysis. Dr. DeFinis has also served on the Board of Directors for several organizations that promote literacy initiatives, workforce development solutions, and educational opportunities.

Born just outside of Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Dr. DeFinis received his Doctorate in Organizational Behavior and Leadership and a Master’s in Education and Criminal Justice while acquiring dozens of professional certifications. When not traveling and spending time with family, Dr. DeFinis continues to lecture and teach courses in the behavioral sciences. He is the founder of The DeFinis Group (nonprofit), creator of Total Optimal Performance Solutions and RDF Books, and cofounder of the Center for Teaching Excellence.

Areas of expertise, interest, and research:
Applied Ethics
Board Development
​Behavioral Psychology
Children’s Literature
Contemporary Issues
Criminal Justice
Educational Theory
Emotional Intelligence
Forensic Psychology
Game Theory
​Gamification
Leadership Studies
Nonprofit Leadership
​Offender Profiling 
Personality Traits
Workforce Development

The DeFinis Group 

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​With over two decades of law enforcement and behavioral analysis experience, Dr. DeFinis formed a nonprofit (The DeFinis Group) to aid agencies and families seeking additional resources, mainly in offender profiling and crime scene analysis, to assist in bringing closure to open homicide investigations. 

Total Optimal Performance Solutions (TOPS)

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Total Optimal Performance Solutions (TOPS) assists organizations in achieving peek performance through scientifically validated methods. Dr. DeFinis offers custom programs through consultation to meet the needs of the client. There is no “one size fits all” approach to improving the overall performance of an organization. For more information about what Dr. DeFinis can do for your organization, please contact him directly. Initial consultations are always FREE and worth the call!
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RDF Books, Projects and Community Engagement

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Dr. DeFinis writes and publishes children’s books that focus on “Helping Children Find Their Way!” Whether it’s contemporary issues children are navigating, or simply trying to learn a new concept, these books help children and parents explore the opportunities that exists when we think creatively and apply our individual talents.

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