The Year of You: Refuel, Renew, Re-engage: Celebrate You - Foundation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

The Year of You: Refuel, Renew, Re-engage: Celebrate You - Foundation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Join us on April 2nd for a webinar to explore the Foundations of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). This session provides an essential framework for understanding and navigating the complex landscape of diversity, equity, and inclusion within organizations and society at large to ensure every employee can show up as their whole self. Through interactive conversation, discussions, and experiential learning activities, participants will explore key concepts such as unconscious bias, privilege, power dynamics, systemic oppression, intersectionality, and cultural competency. They will examine historical and contemporary issues related to discrimination, marginalization, and social justice, gaining insights into the ways these factors shape individuals' experiences and opportunities. Participants will leave having a deeper understanding of the importance of DEI initiatives for fostering innovation, creativity, and organizational effectiveness. They will be empowered to initiate and lead meaningful change efforts that promote inclusivity, equity, and social justice in their personal and professional lives.

Speaker: Tonoa Manuel

Tonoa brings over a decade of project management experience gained from diverse roles in both private and public sectors. As the Curator and Lead Business Alignment Coach at SIYG Consulting Firm, she specializes in guiding various organizations, from state and local bodies to small to mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, and foundations, through strategic planning processes through a Design Thinking and equitable lens/perspective. Tonoa has collaborated with institutions such as the City and County of Denver, the Denver Office of Human Resources, the Interpersonal and Sexual Violence Prevention Unit in the State of Colorado, and the AYA Foundation, among others. A TEDXMileHigh speaker on Community Mapping, she holds a Certification in Design Thinking from the Global Design Thinking Academy. Tonoa is a graduate of the Urban Leadership of Colorado Leadership Connect Fellowship, where she received the Distinguished Graduate and Richard Lewis Rising Star Awards. With an M.S. in Criminal Justice and a B.S. in Project Management Administration, she is deeply dedicated to effecting positive change while prioritizing accessibility and sustainability in her community.

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