Diverseek

Join us for a conversation with  Adam Boone to learn more about being a DEI Practitioner - Role & Development.

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Adam Boone
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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  Matthew Coons to learn more about how to DEI practitioners can utilize data to help in their work.

Matthew is focused on driving a culture of inclusion for the Northern Hemisphere team. He believes that D&I should be woven into the fabric of the company - and he is passionate about the concept of learning journeys that enable a drive towards inclusion, the utilization of data in DEI, and taking a deeper look at how the expectations of diversity/equity/inclusion have changed within organizations.

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Matthew Coons
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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.

SPONSORED BY
Sama WDS
Sama Consulting Inc.

Join us for a conversation with Hillary Davis to learn more about how to Partner with HBCUs.

Hillary has expertise in DEI policy and procedure; and is passionate about increasing and sustaining equitable experiences for Black women in healthcare, providing opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and individuals living with disabilities. Hillary wants to continue to advocate, strategize and educate in this space.

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Hillary Davis
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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 Jainaba Seckan to learn more about how to Lead through crisis.

Jainaba brings a global perspective to her work in creating inclusive spaces for all backgrounds and has extensive experience working with senior leadership on large-scale organizational change management. She is passionate about culture, engagement, retention, and ultimately the potential for impact and what it means for people to thrive and do their best work.

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Jainaba Seckan
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Recommended Resources
Leading during traumatic and Triggering events by Clayton Robbins 

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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 Juan Taveras to get a unique perspective on Belonging.

Juan is a people-oriented leader with 15+ years experience in championing inclusive HR initiatives and can be described as a highly engaged, intuitive, and collaborative leader. Juan is passionate about educating people on the spectrum of diversity and supporting individuals from all walks of life to see and value each other.

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Juan Taveras
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Recommended Resources
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

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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 Nick Davis to reflect on Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education.

Nick is passionate about exploring how equity work can shed light on systemic barriers to success for all identities;  exploring intersections of inclusion and neurodiversity;  and elevating allyship opportunities into spaces where people are able to be active accomplices that promote equitable, inclusive, and just spaces for everyone.

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Nick Davis
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Recommended Resources:

• Kahneman’s theory
• The NADOHE anti-racist framework 

Recommended Books:

• Thinking, Fast and Slow
• Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment 

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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 Lisa for a closer look at the DEIB Practitioner Experience - Leadership, “Talent gardening”, and ROI.

Lisa is an award-winning diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging strategy consultant, speaker, and professional executive coach.

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Lisa M. Ong, PCC, CPA
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Recommended Material:
The Speed of Trust

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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 Anu Mandapati to learn more about Inclusive Leadership & Self Care.

Anu is an award-winning global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion leader, a well known executive & team coach, and CEO of IMPACT Leadership Partners. She has 25 years of experience in leadership, organizational development, and DEI efforts.

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ANU MANDAPATI
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Recommended TEDx Talk
How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias - Valerie Alexander 

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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 Richard Leong on Reviewing the Asian American Identity.

Richard is an independent DEI Consultant, Facilitator, and Coach as well as a Strategist at the DEI consulting firm, Collective. To name a few, he is an expert in facilitating DEI workshops & training; integrating DEI into systems, practices, and policies; and leadership development coaching.

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RICHARD LEONG
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Website

Recommended Books

• Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong
• Serve the People by Dr. Karen Ishizuka
• Making Asian America by Erika Lee
• RISE: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, Philip Wang

Podcast resources

• Bamboo & Glass Podcast
• Screams & Silence from NPR Code Switch
• The Modern White Power Movement from NPR Throughline
• Self-Evident: Asian America's Stories
• Asian Enough by the LA Times

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 Chris Warren to learn about The Philosophical and Systems based approach to DEI.

Chris is a mission-driven servant leader, educator, and community engagement expert. Chris is passionate about creating systems that mitigate bias, level the playing field and create access and opportunities for underrepresented groups. He also says he is a huge nerd for comics, sci-fi, and science.

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CHRIS WARREN
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Show Notes:
Thanks for the Feedback book
Gloria Ladson Billings article on Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

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.