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Erasure of People & Communities in DEI Work ft. Donovan Ackley III
In this episode, I talk with Donovan Ackley III about people and communities with lower representation in professional settings and how that shows up in DEI work. Donovan shares his personal journey, highlighting how his experiences have shaped his understanding of self in workplaces and life in general. The discussion hones in on the importance of lived experiences and genuine relationships in DEI, while also addressing common fears and the challenges of being performative. This episode provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and practice of DEI in their professional and personal lives.
Our Guest
Donovan Ackley III, Ph.D. is a full-time researcher with San Diego State University Research Foundation. An educator and Peer Support Specialist with 30+ years experience in grassroots community organizing and non-profit work, he helped launch the national peer support suicide prevention nonprofit Trans Lifeline with and for trans, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and intersex people. Donovan applies his Ph.D. in philosophy of religion and his certifications as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Peer Support Specialist to LGBTQI+ wellness and recovery from religious trauma, especially at intersections of religion and gender. As a religious studies professor, he taught in the UC system and private universities in world religions, American religions, theology, church history, and trauma-informed yoga; has written and co-authored several books including the two-volume Queer Liberation Theology and Praxis, and appeared as a contributing scholar in the 2019 documentary film Intersex and Faith.
Share this episode with people so they can learn with you- use it as a discussion tool with groups, teams, supervisors, and your network. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow us across our platforms!
http://www.livingunapologetically.com
http://www.youtube.com/@livingunapologetically
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmaine-utz-lcsw/
http://www.instagram.com/theunapologetictherapist/
To get in touch with Donovan Ackley III, you can contact him here:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-ackley-iii-ph-d
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Setting the Stage
01:21 Guest Donovan Ackley III
07:02 Erasure in DEI
07:49 Real-World Impacts and Personal Reflections
11:03 Identities and Trauma
15:23 Challenges in Professional Settings
23:38 The Fear of Not Knowing
30:44 Overcoming the Fear
37:00 Challenges of DEI Work
45:32 Building Genuine Relationships
48:18 Humility and Learning
51:56 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them
56:59 Final Thoughts
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By Living UnapologeticallyIn this episode, I talk with Donovan Ackley III about people and communities with lower representation in professional settings and how that shows up in DEI work. Donovan shares his personal journey, highlighting how his experiences have shaped his understanding of self in workplaces and life in general. The discussion hones in on the importance of lived experiences and genuine relationships in DEI, while also addressing common fears and the challenges of being performative. This episode provides invaluable insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding and practice of DEI in their professional and personal lives.
Our Guest
Donovan Ackley III, Ph.D. is a full-time researcher with San Diego State University Research Foundation. An educator and Peer Support Specialist with 30+ years experience in grassroots community organizing and non-profit work, he helped launch the national peer support suicide prevention nonprofit Trans Lifeline with and for trans, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, and intersex people. Donovan applies his Ph.D. in philosophy of religion and his certifications as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor and Peer Support Specialist to LGBTQI+ wellness and recovery from religious trauma, especially at intersections of religion and gender. As a religious studies professor, he taught in the UC system and private universities in world religions, American religions, theology, church history, and trauma-informed yoga; has written and co-authored several books including the two-volume Queer Liberation Theology and Praxis, and appeared as a contributing scholar in the 2019 documentary film Intersex and Faith.
Share this episode with people so they can learn with you- use it as a discussion tool with groups, teams, supervisors, and your network. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow us across our platforms!
http://www.livingunapologetically.com
http://www.youtube.com/@livingunapologetically
https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmaine-utz-lcsw/
http://www.instagram.com/theunapologetictherapist/
To get in touch with Donovan Ackley III, you can contact him here:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-ackley-iii-ph-d
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Setting the Stage
01:21 Guest Donovan Ackley III
07:02 Erasure in DEI
07:49 Real-World Impacts and Personal Reflections
11:03 Identities and Trauma
15:23 Challenges in Professional Settings
23:38 The Fear of Not Knowing
30:44 Overcoming the Fear
37:00 Challenges of DEI Work
45:32 Building Genuine Relationships
48:18 Humility and Learning
51:56 Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them
56:59 Final Thoughts