Join us for a conversation with Monique Smith to learn more about Equity and Access in Education.

Monique is passionate about Public Education, Public Services, and equity for all employees in any workplace.

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Monique Smith
Director of DEI @ Chicago Public Schools
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Notes:
The Privileged Poor

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Hosted by: Jolene Mei ([email protected])
Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with Matthew Soto to learn more about Intersectionality, Feedback, and Leadership.

Matt is passionate about intersectionality and how it manifests in the world around us. He is an inclusive-driven leader who promotes advocacy to empower teammates

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Matthew Soto
Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager at BuzzFeed
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Notes:
TED talk on Intersectionality - Kimberly Crenshaw

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CREDITS
Hosted by: Jolene Mei ([email protected])
Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with Aaisha Hamid to learn more about Systemic DEI and Change Management.

Aaisha Hamid is a global diversity professional with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) program management experience in some of the largest legal and financial services firms in the nation.

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Aaisha Hamid
AVP and DE&I Manager, Alliant Insurance Services
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Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with AJ Conway to learn more about Strategic Planning towards Belonging.

AJ (They/Them) is a DEI & B Trainer & Consultant, where they develop customized training and workshops for a variety of organizations.  AJ sees the value of belonging and strives to create a space where people can bring their full, authentic selves to the conversation.
 
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AJ Conway
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEI&B) Professional, Trainer, and Consultant
Diversity & Career Development Director at Kent State University
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References in the episode:
Diversity Beyond Lip Service
Being a Student Ready College 

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Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with Justin Oliver to learn more about how to Approach Change with Peace.

Justin Oliver is the Lead Diversity Officer for the office of Summer Sessions, Study Abroad, Lifelong Learning & Extended Education at UC Berkeley. He is an expert on protecting personal peace while fighting for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Justin is passionate about developing his student’s personal vision, creating an environment where people can feel seen, heard, valued, and safe.

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Justin Oliver
Lead Diversity Officer for the office of Summer Sessions, Study Abroad, Lifelong Learning & Extended Education at UC Berkeley
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References in the episode:
Dr. Regina Stanback Stroud - Educator
Regina Brown - Yoga Teacher
Lasana Hotep - Creator of the Black Ally course

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Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with Kimberly Singletary to learn more about Rhetoric and Perceptions of Blackness.

Kimberly is a visual rhetorician studying the impact of images, on how people regard Americans of Color overseas.

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Kimberly Singletary
DEI Manager, University of Chicago
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Hosted by: Jolene Mei ([email protected])
Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with Priscilla Smith to learn more about Solution-oriented Inclusion in the Educational sector.

Priscilla Smith is a DEI Facilitator at KIPP NYC.  Priscilla is an innovative change agent in her classroom and community, she has created DEI presentations and discussion groups. She is a leader of solution-based discussions and is passionate about applying DEI not just to the workplace, but also to interpersonal relationships - as they challenge us to learn more about the human experience. Priscilla considers herself to have an eclectic personality, and she appreciates when she finds others surprised, that she might not fit what they were expecting.

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Priscilla Smith
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Facilitator @ KIPP NYC
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Recommended Reading: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 
I really appreciate Noah's insight into heavy topics such as systemic/interpersonal/and internalized racism, sexism, abuse, and the complexities of mixed and intersectional identities while also including humor, reflection, the beauty of strong family bonds, friendship, forgiveness, and joy. It's educational, as he includes so much about how history impacts us in the present (from our family's history and how that ties to our greater connected histories as cities, states, and countries) so learning about South African Apartheid from someone who lived it and how he connects it to similar issues that exist in America is very eye-opening. He is just a refreshing writer and voice, he brings humility into everything and it allows for such good conversations with students and friends about life truly exists in the nuances.  

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Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Join us for a conversation with  Alexandria Ray to learn more about Inclusive Leadership and how to foster an Inclusive Culture.

Alexandria Ray is the DEI Manager, at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in San Francisco. She is a self-driven individual who approaches leadership by gaining trust and fostering relationships with team members on all levels. Alexandria is passionate about making small changes that ultimately amount to big waves. She feels, that when we have a platform to educate and build stronger bonds, it can make us feel like the world, is that much better, despite what we see on the news and on social media.

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Alexandria Ray
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP
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Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

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Are you interested in building a more diverse workforce? Join us as we delve into the experiences of well-known DEI experts in implementing DEI programs at leading organizations. Listen to get inspired on how to roll out DEI initiatives in your organization.

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CREDITS
Hosted by: Jolene Mei ([email protected])
Produced by: Madhu Nair ([email protected])
Edited by: Cansin Dalak
Researched by: Jolene Mei
Music Composed by: Niklas Lang
Production Team: Keisha Williams, Prashant Balbar, and Maria Querina.

SPONSORED BY
Sama WDS
Sama Consulting Inc.