Diverseek

Join us for a conversation with Kevin Antoine  to learn more about the Specifics on Welcoming & Belonging for Students, Staff, & Faculty in Higher Ed.

Kevin is the Associate Vice President of Government Relations & the Chief Diversity Officer at Bucks County Community College. He is a DEI Social Justice expert, and is most passionate about supporting traditional populations that were initially left behind in areas of education, employment, healthcare, and economic self-determination. Kevin defines Traditional populations as Native Americans who had their land taken from them and also including African Americans where they were taken from their land. He believes this disparity cannot be remedied in equity but can be addressed with economic reparations and the pursuit of social justice. Kevin was the first African-American to win the Democratic Nomination in Mississippi’s majority-white 4th Congressional District and is an advocate for health equity, and civil & human rights. Also, Kevin was a Pop Warner Football Coach, coaching ages 11 to 14, and is also an Air Force veteran.

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

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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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Sama WDS
Sama Consulting Inc.

Join us for a conversation with Miguel Poblete  to learn more about The Impact of Learning & Development partnered with DEI.

Miguel is the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging Manager at Procore Technologies where he oversees Procore’s Training and Development strategy. He is passionate about sparking change & growth in others and placing a priority on Equity and Belonging. Miguel pays close attention to forensic data and Equity analysis in his approach, he is a collaborative leader, and has been described as kind, engaged, observant, savvy, hungry, dependable, passionate, intelligent, skillful, and extremely honest. On another note, Miguel has been making hip hop music since he was a kid and still loves to record and release music in his free time. He currently lives in Santa Barbara CA with his fiance and their mini Aussie Lily.

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Jera Oliver to learn more about Diversifying Philanthropy.

Jera is the Director of Development at the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Ohio State University and the Owner of Mahogany Manifesto. She is dedicated to and passionate about the goal of helping people overcome systemic barriers driven by racism, classism, and gender discrimination. Jera has expertise in the space of philanthropy, is a collaboration-oriented leader, and strives to dismantle glass ceilings in her work. Jera is also an avid gardener who has co-founded Growing and Growth Collective where she supports a well-being-focused perspective and works closely with community gardening & urban agriculture champions in the Central Ohio area to uplift the BIPOC community.

DISCLAIMER
Jera’s shared perspectives in this conversation do not reflect the entity that she currently works for. 

LINKS

• Linkedin
• Having Our Say: The Delaney Sisters' first 100 years 
• Article about the Delaney Sisters  

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Melissa Berry to learn more about  Systemic Barriers and Inclusive Leadership.

Melissa is the Director of Professional Development and Diversity at Lane Powell where she provides leadership and strategic direction for the firm’s professional development and diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and she also serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Member at the Institute for Well-Being in Law. She is active in the National Association for Law Placement where she is Vice Co-Chair of the Professional Identity Formation Work Group and a Member on the Neurodiversity in the Legal Profession Task Force. Melissa is passionate about the close connection between belonging and inclusion and the connection between DEIB and well-being. She is a first-generation woman lawyer, she can be described as a connector, educator, and inclusive leader with a focus on conscious inclusion. 

LINKS

• Linkedin
• NALP Report on Diversity in US Law Firms 
• Written in Black & White: Exploring Confirmation Bias in Racialized Perceptions of Writing Skills - Dr. Arin Reeves 
• Right Within - Minda Harts
• Diversity Lab
• Four Stages of Psychological Safety

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Kamilah Mahon to learn more about  DEI Strategy, Employee Engagement, and Inclusion using an Industrial and Organizational Psychology Lens.

Kamilah is the Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager at Distill Ventures and is a Consultant at Guidepoint. She is an organizational psychologist with expertise in engagement strategies, DEI Strategic Planning, and internal employee experience. Kamilah is passionate about listening and centering the voices that are often ignored. Her work is grounded in the belief that “the community knows what the community needs” and she sees it as a privilege to listen.

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Linkedin

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Celso Afonseca to learn more about  Supplier Diversity.

Celso is the Supplier Diversity Partner at Staples Promotional Products Canada. He takes a collaborative approach to building client relationships, leads a team of specialists in driving brand and creative strategy for over 70 partners, and partners with diverse suppliers to promote and grow diverse spend. Celso’s primary focus in DEI is supplier diversity and contributing to providing  an equal opportunity to transact with medium and large corporations to small businesses owned by  women, visible minorities, indigenous people, the disabled, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. He has developed a passion for advocacy on behalf of these small businesses through his experiences working with them, learning about the challenges they face, their journey towards growth and marketing themselves. He has 2 daughters of mixed ethnicity that serve as a big motivator for him in supporting diverse-owned businesses.

LINKS

• Linkedin
• Patrick Hunter 
• WBE 
• WeConnect International 
• CAMSC 
• Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce 
• CCAB 
• IWSCC

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Lori Mackenzie to learn more about being Inclusive with Strategic Language.

Lori is the Lead Strategist for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Stanford University Graduate School of Business - and she is also a Co-Founder of Stanford VMware Women’s Leadership Innovation Lab. She is passionate about the power of language to foster belonging - and convey the values of individuals and organizations. Lori is a mission-driven, impact-oriented change agent, who assists teams to solve difficult problems while creating spaces for people to be authentic and feel like they belong. She is an insightful speaker and has reflected on topics such as inclusive leadership and blocking bias

TO LEARN MORE VISIT diverseek.com

Lori Mackenzie
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Speaker Website

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Abenaa Hayes to learn more about  Authentic Inclusion Beyond Communications and PR.

Abenaa is the Founder & CEO of Elysee Consulting, she was recognized as Medical, Marketing and Media’s “Woman to Watch” in 2021,  and a seasoned communication and brand marketing executive with expertise in healthcare, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and health equity. Abenaa is an expert in navigating the complexity of today’s social and racial justice landscape, she is passionate about the opportunity and possibility to assist companies and brands in building new environments, systems, and cultures that support the needs of those from historically marginalized communities - that enable us all to thrive. She is a focused equity architect that aims to build equity one authentic step at a time. 

TO LEARN MORE VISIT diverseek.com

Abenaa Hayes
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List of experts Abenaa follows to stay updated:

• Annie Jean-Baptiste: Head of Product Inclusion at Google; author of Building for Everyone. 
• American Medical Association: Their health equity guide has a lot in here on language and mindset that’s important when writing about and engaging diverse populations
• Lauren Powell: CEO of The Equitist 
• Mita Mallick: Head of Inclusion, Equity and Impact, Carta
• Felix Manual Chinea  
• Crown Act: 
• Lisa LaFlamme

Support the show

DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with John D. Patton to learn more about Comprehensive Equitable Talent Programs.

John is the leader of the U.S. Diversity & Inclusion team at TD Bank Group, America’s Most Convenient Bank (AMCB). He has 20+ years of experience in transformational leadership and Human Resources. John is passionate about talent and how DEI plays a significant role in ensuring that the workplace has equitable talent programs and practices in place. John is also a self-proclaimed public health nerd - serving on community nonprofit boards and volunteering for organizations whose mission and programming are aligned with creating public health equities.

TO LEARN MORE VISIT diverseek.com

JOHN D. PATTON
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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.

Join us for a conversation with Necko L. Fanning  to learn more about DEI for the People and the Product.

Neecko is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Havas New York where he works to drive DEI efforts across North America for his company. Before becoming Director, Neecko worked for Havas as their Senior Global DEI Manager where he oversaw 70+ advertising and PR agencies operating in around 42 countries.

TO LEARN MORE VISIT diverseek.com

NECKO L. FANNING
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Website

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DISCLAIMER: Please be aware that all statements made by the guest during the podcast are entirely their own and do not reflect the views or opinions of their employer.

To know more, visit diverseek.com

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.