Diverseek

Join us for a conversation with Cordelia Seidel to learn about DEI and the Employee Life Cycle.

Cordelia is the Director of DEI & Employee Experience at Medix. She has been involved on the Associate Board of Cara Chicago for 5 years and served as President for 2. Cordelia has over 7 years of experience in recruitment and is passionate about ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and achieve their individual goals.

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CORDELIA SEIDEL
Linkedin

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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 Lindsey Novak  to learn about being proactive and how to best customize DEI Programming.

Lindsey is the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at Videojet. With a passion for communications, people, and driving the strategic efforts within organizations, she’s a thoughtful and creative professional with the ability to motivate and facilitate change while promoting a collaborative and results-oriented culture. She believes that DEI is a slice of people strategy, company culture, and employee advocacy.

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LINDSEY NOVAK
Linked in

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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 Thomas Harris to learn  how to go about DEI & Engagement in Collegiate Athletics.

Thomas is the Associate Athletic Director of Diversity, Inclusion, & Employee Engagement at the University of Arizona Athletics - and co-founder of the Diversity Inclusion Equity Council of Excellence (DEICE).  He has 13 plus years of experience in collegiate athletics, is passionate about creating inclusive teams and spaces, and has dedicated himself to diversifying college athletics as a whole.

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THOMAS HARRIS
Linked in

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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 Bernadette Smith to learn how to address Micro-aggressions and how to effectively use the ARC Method from Inclusive 360.

Bernadette is an energizing keynote speaker and CEO of the Equality Institute.
She is passionate about making DEI less intimidating and relentlessly practical, embedding inclusion into work, bringing DEI conversations to hourly front-line employees, and focusing on sharing what’s going right rather than what’s going wrong.

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Bernadette Smith
CEO @ The Equality Institute
Linkedin Profile 

Other notes:
5 Things
Inclusive 360

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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 Vijay Pendakur to learn more about developing a Roadmap for DEI Investments and Human Flourishing.

Vijay is the Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at Zynga. He collaborates by leading teams, cultivating passionate allies, and creating clear/measurable ROI for DEI investments.

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Vijay Pendakur
Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer @ Zynga
Linkedin Profile

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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 Ethriam Brammer to learn more about how to enable Success for Underserved Students in Higher Education.

Ethriam is the Assistant Dean and DEI Implementation Lead at the University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School.  He is passionate about social justice and fighting for civil rights and the human dignity of all people. He sees DEI as just one framework to achieve the real goal - to embrace everyone’s human dignity and uphold everyone’s human rights.

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Ethriam Brammer
Assistant Dean, DEI Implementation Lead
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School
Linkedin Profile

Notes:
Peggy Macintosh - termed “accumulated disadvantage”
Terrel Strayhorn - take on Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
Vincent Tinto - institutional responsibility for student departure
Citation
McIntosh, P. (1992). “White
privilege: Unpacking the invisible knapsack.” Multiculturalism.
Strayhorn, T. (2012). College students’ sense of belonging: A key to educational success for all students. New York, Routledge.
Tinto, V. (1987). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition. Chicago, The University of Chicago Press.
Tinto, V. (2012). Completing college: Rethinking institutional action. Chicago, The University of Chicago Press.

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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 Matatea Changuy to learn more about how Corporate Leaders can Approach the Burnout Cycle at the workplace.

Matatea is a DEI Consultant at Good Works with 10 plus years of experience in successfully building organizations, teams, and programs from the ground up.

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Matatea Changuy
DEI Consultant @ Good Works
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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 Constance Wilson to learn more about Strategic Planning for being Authentic and Inclusive at the workplace.

Constance is the Global Head of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Udemy and she is passionate about obtaining equity for systematically marginalized folks - in all aspects of life.

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Constance Wilson
Global Head of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion @ Udemy
Linkedin Profile

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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 Amy Cole-Smith to learn more about the shifting perspectives on accountability and HBCU.

Amy has extensive experience in higher education and working with historically black universities and institutions to identify opportunities for success and growth.
She firmly believes that everyone has the right to show up, and be their authentic selves without fear.

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Amy Cole-Smith
Director of Diversity-Partnerships @ The Institutes
Linkedin Profile 

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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 Dr. Jadon Waller to learn more about cultivating Culturally Responsive Teaching with a Holistic approach to DEI at schools.

Dr. Waller is passionate about bringing people together and being vulnerable with students, families, and teachers - in order to make a long-lasting impact.
 
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Dr. Jadon Waller
Director of DEI and Family Engagement @ Oswego Community Unit School District 308
Linkedin Profile

Notes:
Human Library  Cultivating Genius: An Equity Framework for Culturally and Historically Responsive Literacy - Dr. Gholdy Muhammad
House System - Ron Clark Academy  

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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.