A3: EDI: Beginning the Journey
Area of Focus: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Content Level: Learner
In this intimate, informal workshop, panelists will work to initiate reflection and conversation among participants on how to create meaningful change in their organizations and communities. This session will focus on strategies for getting this work started, building champions and meaningful strategic partnerships, sustaining momentum, and navigating barriers given the current political landscape.
This will be a safe, welcoming space geared at those at the beginning of their EDI journey. Presenters and participants will work together to identify helpful resources, clear action steps, and networks to support forward progress.
Learning Objectives
Attendees will learn:
- 1-3 clear action steps on how to get an EDI journey underway
- 1-3 strategies for building champions and strategic partnerships
- 1-3 ways to sustain momentum for EDI work
- 2 resources to support their work
Panelists
Kelly Blackmon
Founder
B.E. Consulting
Lucia Garcia
Business Development Manager
Hillsides
Michelle Naples
Chief Integration Officer
Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI
Sarah Hollstrom
Special Projects and Volunteer Manager
Family Forward
Facilitator
Emily Merritt
Senior Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Social Current